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Southampton Carabao Cup date set

Southampton boss Russell Martin at Newcastle last weekend
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Cardiff City's EFL Cup second-round tie with Premier League club Southampton will be played on Wednesday, 28 August at the Cardiff City Stadium (19:45 BST).

The Bluebirds have a Championship derby at rivals Swansea City next Sunday (15:00 BST).

Their following league game is at home against Middlesbrough on Saturday, August 31 (12:30 BST).

Southampton, managed by former Swansea boss Russell Martin, are one of the 13 Premier League clubs not participating in European competitions who enter the League Cup at this stage.

Cardiff booked their place in round two with a 2-0 home win over Bristol Rovers.