Leicester City To Play Newport County In Carabao Cup Third Round

First Team
24 Aug 2022
1 Minute
Leicester City will face Sky Bet League 2 side Newport County in the third round of the Carabao Cup following this evening’s draw.

- Leicester City drawn against Newport County in Carabao Cup
- Third round tie to take place during the week commencing 7 November

The game against The Exiles will take place during the week commencing 7 November.

The Foxes beat Stockport County on penalties in round two on Tuesday evening, with Daniel Iversen saving three spot-kicks at Edgeley Park.

Newport reached this stage of the competition after overcoming Portsmouth 3-2 in the second round on Tuesday evening. Twice coming from behind, James Rowberry's side progressed thanks to strikes from Will Evans, Aaron Wildig and James Tyler Waite.

A confirmed fixture date and ticket information will be published on LCFC.com in due course.