Blues In The Hat

Last updated : 27 August 2005 By Brian Cartlidge

Round Two see's the 12 Premiership sides not involved in European competition enter the draw.

Along with the Blues, Manchester City, Tottenham, Villa, Charlton, Blackburn, Fulham, Portsmouth, West Brom, Sunderland, West Ham and Wigan will all enter the competition at this stage.

Blues went out of last season's Carling Cup at the third round stage losing 1-0 at home to Fulham.

The 2nd Round draw takes place at approximately 12.10 pm on Saturday 27th August and can be seen live on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday.