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Live EFL Cup third round on Sky Sports: Leicester v Chelsea and Northampton v Man Utd

Chelsea's John Terry in action
Image: Leicester will host Chelsea, live on Sky Sports 1, on Tuesday, September 20

Sky Sports will broadcast Chelsea's trip to Leicester and Manchester United's trip to Northampton in the third round of the EFL Cup.

Premier League winners Leicester host 2015 EFL Cup winners Chelsea at the King Power Stadium, entering the competition in the third round stage having finished top of the pile last term.

Chelsea saw off Bristol Rovers 3-2 at Stamford Bridge earlier in the week to reach the third round, and are looking for their sixth success in the competition.

Jose Mourinho of Chelsea poses with the trophy during the Capital One Cup Final
Image: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho won the EFL Cup with Chelsea three times, most recently in 2015

The tie will be played at 7.45pm on Tuesday, September 20 live on Sky Sports 1. 

Sky Bet League One side Northampton, who beat Premier League West Brom in the second round after a penalty shoot-out, have been rewarded with a home clash against Manchester United.

Northampton's Kenji Gorre celebrates after scoring the winning penalty against West Brom
Image: Northampton beat West Brom on penalties to book a plum tie with Manchester United

Rob Page's side are unbeaten since January 19, and have drawn all six of their games this season in normal time, with two wins coming from shoot-outs in the EFL Cup.

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The tie will be played at 7.45pm on Wednesday September 21, live on Sky Sports 1. 

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