The Sports Buff ⚽️ ⚾️ 🏈

By Charlie Oxtoby (Sports aficionado the-sports-buff.com)

The midweek of September will be a heavy focus for some clubs, especially those who are competing below the Premier League.

Speaking of which, two League Two teams remain in the tournament as Cambridge Town and Grimsby Town are aiming to defy the odds once more.

The third round draw was taken place just minutes after the shocking result at Blundell Park where Manchester United were knocked out on penalties.

The Premier League sides, who also play in European Competition, have entered the third round as the EFL Cup becomes more eye-catching to watch.

Port Vale, who are winless in League One, take on Arsenal at Vale Park.

Nottingham Forest will take a trip to Wales to face Swansea City.

Lincoln City welcome Club World Cup Winners, Chelsea.

Europa League winners, Tottenham Hotspur, host Doncaster Rovers.

Brentford take on Aston Villa after already beating them 1-0 last Saturday in the Premier League.

Huddersfield Town face Manchester City at the John Smith’s Stadium.

Liverpool go up against Southampton.

Newcastle United will host in-form League One side, Bradford City.

The most surprising results from Tuesday and Wednesday go face-to-face as Sheffield Wednesday take on Grimsby Town.

Wolverhampton Wanderers face Everton as both teams are set to play against each other this Saturday in the Premier League.

Crystal Palace take on Millwall in what will be a feisty night of action in London.

Burnley are competing against Cardiff City.

Wrexham may search for more late drama in this tournament when they host Reading in the third round.

Two League One sides go head-to-head as Wycombe Wanderers take on Wigan Athletic.

Barnsley welcome Brighton & Hover Albion to the Oakwell Stadium.

Finally, arguably the biggest underdogs of the tournament, Cambridge United, will take a trip to Fulham.