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Northampton Town drawn against Man United in EFL Cup third round

Northampton's Kenji Gorre celebrates after scoring the winning penalty against West Brom
Image: Northampton's Kenji Gorre celebrates after scoring the winning penalty against West Brom

Northampton Town have been handed a dream draw in the EFL Cup third round against Manchester United, while Accrington Stanley were rewarded for their win over Burnley with a trip to West Ham.

The Cobblers shocked West Brom in the second round, winning 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw after extra time and penalty hero Kenji Gorre immediately wished for a tie against four-time winners United.

Matty Pearson's winner in the final minute of extra time ensured Accrington pulled off a shock against Burnley and they will again face Premier League opposition in the next round when they travel to the Olympic Stadium to take on the Hammers.

Accrington Stanley's Matty Pearson (right) celebrates scoring his side's goal against Burnley
Image: Accrington Stanley's Matty Pearson (right) celebrates scoring his side's goal against Burnley

Premier League champions Leicester will face Chelsea at the King Power Stadium in one of four all top-flight clashes.

Southampton will face Crystal Palace while Swansea will play holders Manchester City and unbeaten Hull City will take the trip to Stoke City.

Gillingham, who came from behind to shock Watford in extra-time to reach the third round, have earned themselves a meeting with yet another Premier League club as they will take on Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Gillingham's Mark Byrne (left) celebrates after scoring against Watford
Image: Gillingham's reward for beating Watford in extra-time is a third-round clash with Tottenham

Championship side Nottingham Forest will host top-flight opposition after being drawn at home against Arsenal while Leeds were handed a home fixture and will face fellow Championship side Blackburn.

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QPR were drawn against Premier League opponents Sunderland while Everton will face Norwich and Derby have been drawn at home to Liverpool.

Newcastle and Wolves will meet in an all-Championship clash while Premier League side Bournemouth host Preston, Brighton take on Reading and Fulham have secured a home draw against Bristol City.

All ties will take place during the week beginning on the week beginning September 19.

Full list of fixtures:

Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal

Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers

Queens Park Rangers vs Sunderland

West Ham vs Accrington Stanley

Southampton vs Crystal Palace

Swansea vs Manchester City

Fulham vs Bristol City

Bournemouth vs Preston North End

Tottenham vs Gillingham

Everton vs Norwich City

Derby County vs Liverpool

Northampton vs Manchester United

Brighton vs Reading

Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Stoke City vs Hull City

Leicester City vs Chelsea

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