CHELSEA host League Two side AFC Wimbledon in a huge Carabao Cup second-round tie at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues will host their London rivals for the first time ever on Wednesday night.
Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping his side can go far in this year's competition as the Argentine eyes silverware in his first year in the Chelsea hot seat.
Last season, the Blues were knocked out by Manchester City in the third round after a 2-0 defeat at the Etihad.
AFC Wimbledon overcame last year's Championship play-off finalists Coventry City to earn themselves a trip to Stamford Bridge.
When is Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon?
- Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon will take place on Wednesday, August 30.
- Kick off will be at 7:45pm BST.
- Stamford Bridge will play host.
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Is Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon on TV?
Chelsea vs AFC Wimbledon will not be broadcast live on TV in the UK.
Sky Sports have picked Doncaster Rovers vs Everton to be broadcasted and no other UK broadcaster has the TV rights to the League Cup.
Highlights from all the Carabao Cup second-round ties will be shown at 12:15am (Thursday morning) on ITV4.
To keep up to date with all the action from Stamford Bridge, you can follow SunSport's live blog.
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When is the Carabao Cup third round draw?
- The Carabao Cup third round will take place on Wednesday, August 30th.
- The draw is expected to get underway at 10:15pm BST, following the conclusion of the second-round tie between Doncaster Rovers and Everton.
- The Carabao Cup third round draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.
Odds
Match result
- Chelsea – 1/9
- Draw – 8/1
- AFC Wimbledon – 22/1
To qualify
- Chelsea – 1/16
- AFC Wimbledon – 7/1
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication.
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