Premier League teams enter the Carabao Cup at different rounds depending on their involvement in European competitions:
- The 13 Premier League clubs not participating in European competitions enter the Carabao Cup in the Second Round , along with Burnley and Luton Town (who were relegated from the Premier League the previous season)
- The 7 Premier League teams that are involved in European competitions (including the Carabao Cup holders) enter the tournament in the Third Round
Thus, Premier League teams without European commitments start in Round Two, while those with European commitments join in Round Three.
