Carabao Cup third round draw details and how to watch as Southampton and Liverpool await fate

It is almost time for the Carabao Cup third round draw as Southampton await their fate after a 3-0 win against Cambridge United last night (Tuesday).

Saints booked their place in the third round of the competition with a 3-0 win against the League One side at the Abbey Stadium, with two goals from Che Adams and a goal from debutant Dom Ballard helping Ralph Hasenhuttl's men to victory.

As such, Saints will now be one of 32 teams in the third round of the competition, with the seven Premier League clubs involved in European football this season all joining the cup at this stage. That includes Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal, Manchester United, and West Ham.

Southampton will be ball number 24 for the draw, with Hasenhuttl's side one of 19 Premier League clubs currently still in the competition, ahead of this evening's fixtures as Brighton, Leeds United and Newcastle face Forest Green Rovers, Barnsley, and Tranmere Rovers respectively.

Ahead of the draw, we bring you all the details you need to know on when it is and how to watch as Southampton wait to learn who they will face in the third round, which is set to take place in early November.

The Carabao Cup third-round draw will take place on Wednesday, August 24 following the conclusion of Newcastle United’s second-round tie against Tranmere Rovers. The draw is expected to take place around 9.45pm, but will be dependent on whether penalties are needed to separate the Magpies and Mickey Mellon's side.

The draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Football. It can also be streamed via the SkyGo app and it is set to be live streamed on Sky Sports' YouTube channel.

The third round of the competition is usually held in late