Manchester United will begin their cup campaign earlier than usual this season as they have no European commitments. They face Grimsby at Blundell Park in the second round, scheduled for the week of August 25, 2025. Other notable matches include West Ham's challenging away match against Wolves and Brentford's trip to Bournemouth. Everton will play their first cup tie at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium against Mansfield. Premier League teams involved in Europe will enter in the third round.
The Red Devils, who won the competition in 2023 after beating Newcastle in the final at Wembley, have entered earlier than usual this season due to not having any European commitments this term.
West Have have been handed a tough away trip to Wolves in one of two all-Premier League ties.
Everton have been handed a home tie against League One Mansfield, marking the first cup tie to be played at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The remaining Premier League teams competing in Europe this season, including holders Newcastle and last year's beaten finalists Liverpool, will then enter in the third round.
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