Premier League Hatters are exempt from Carabao Cup first round draw
Luton Town are exempt from the Carabao Cup first round draw this season.
With the Hatters reaching the Premier League for the first time in their history last month, then as one of the 12 top flight clubs not competing in Europe, they will enter the competition at the second round stage, with all other top flight clubs joining them in the third round.
The first round draw will be made as part of the EFL’s fixture release day on Thursday, June 22, and will be split in Northern and Southern sections, with matches scheduled to take place the week commencing August 7.
Luton, who had their 2023-24 fixtures announced this morning, will then be involved in the second round on the week commencing August 28, after their first three Premier League games against Brighton, Burnley and Chelsea have been completed.
Last season, Town were knocked out in the first round, beaten 3-2 by League Two Newport County at Kenilworth Road.
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Luton Town eyeing up move for Tahith Chong
Premier League new boys are already looking to recruit from their former division, this time in the form of Blues midfielder Tahith Chong.
According to Football Insider, The Hatters have made a move for the 23-year-old winger in a bid to stay in the top flight.
Chong has made a big impact at Birmingham after signing from Man United last summer following a successful loan spell and was a mainstay in John Eustace’s side last term.
The winger made 41 appearances for Blues across all competitions this season and scored four goals and provided five assists during that time.
He has a contract that runs until the summer of 2026, so a hefty fee would have to be submitted for the heads of chiefs at Blues to be turned.
It’s no surprise that Chong is on Luton’s radar after running rings around them in August 2021 in the 5-0 victory at Kenilworth Road.
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