Chelsea have been handed a favourable home draw against League One outfit Luton Town in the second round of the League Cup.
The Blues are among 11 Premier League sides entering the competition at this stage after missing out on European qualification.
They will begin their campaign at Stamford Bridge against Luton.
Luton will relish the opportunity to visit London and test themselves against one of the Premier League’s biggest clubs under former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere.
Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur welcome Charlton Athletic, while Newcastle United host West Bromwich Albion.
There is only one all-Premier League clash in the second round, with Nottingham Forest facing Leeds United at the City Ground.
Everton have been drawn away to Preston North End, giving David Moyes the chance to return to one of his former clubs.
Brentford face a potentially tricky trip to Birmingham City, while Fulham will host AFC Wimbledon in an all-London encounter at Craven Cottage.
Southampton entertain West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers travel to Sheffield Wednesday and Burnley visit Bradford City.
Ipswich Town and Leicester City will also meet in an eye-catching clash, while Cardiff City take on Norwich City.
The second-round fixtures are scheduled to take place week commencing August 24.
League Cup second round draw
- Stoke City vs Hull City
- Newcastle United vs West Bromwich Albion
- Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield United
- Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United
- Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough
- Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra
- Preston North End vs Everton
- Blackpool vs Lincoln City
- Sheffield Wednesday vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Bradford City vs Burnley
- Fleetwood Town vs Shrewsbury Town
- Walsall vs Leyton Orient
- Ipswich Town vs Leicester City
- Cardiff City vs Norwich City
- Stevenage vs Reading
- Cambridge United vs Millwall
- Birmingham City vs Brentford
- Southampton vs West Ham United
- Watford vs Peterborough United
- Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon
- Plymouth Argyle/Exeter City vs Coventry City
- Chelsea vs Luton Town
- Tottenham Hotspur vs Charlton Athletic
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