Fleetwood Town have been drawn against Shrewsbury Town in the second round of the EFL Cup. The League Two clash will take place during the week commencing 24 August, between Matchweeks 1 and 2 in the Premier League. The Cod Army are currently preparing for their next league fixture away at Tranmere on 27 February 2027, where they sit 11th in the table.
Who will Fleetwood Town face in the EFL Cup second round?
Fleetwood Town will travel to Shrewsbury Town in the second round of the EFL Cup. The match is part of the northern section draw, which also includes ties such as Newcastle United vs West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield Wednesday vs Wolverhampton Wanderers.
What is the format of the EFL Cup second round?
The second round of the EFL Cup will feature one-legged ties, with penalty shootouts to determine the winner if the scoreline is level after 90 minutes. The draw is regionalised between northern and southern sections, ensuring that Fleetwood Town will face a team from their region.
When will the EFL Cup second-round ties take place?
The second-round ties will take place the week commencing 24 August, between Matchweeks 1 and 2 in the Premier League. Fleetwood Town will be looking to progress to the third round, where they could potentially face one of the Premier League clubs entering at that stage.
What comes next for Fleetwood Town?
Fleetwood Town's next fixture is away at Tranmere on 27 February 2027, where they will be aiming to climb the League Two table. The Cod Army are currently 11th in the table and will be looking to build on their EFL Cup progress.
