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Leeds were knocked out in the first round of the Carabao Cup last season, as they prepare to take on Sheffield Wednesday this time around.<\/strong><\/p>\n Each Premier League team is automatically entered into the second round, where the Peacocks will face the Owls in crisis at Hillsborough on Tuesday.<\/p>\n Last season, Leeds were knocked out of the Carabao Cup in a surprise 3-0 loss to Middlesbrough.<\/a><\/p>\n Daniel Farke\u2019s<\/a> side did get revenge in the Championship against Boro, winning 3-1 and 1-0, and they will be hoping to get back to winning ways against second-tier neighbours Sheffield Wednesday.<\/p>\n Leeds will be looking to put their 5-0 defeat to Arsenal<\/a> behind them when they visit Sheffield Wednesday on 26 August.<\/p>\n Farke could field a much-changed side to rest a few players, while also giving new signings such as Noah Okafor a chance to bed in.<\/a><\/p>\n Against struggling Championship opposition, it is expected that the Whites will win, though their recent thrashing appears to have damaged their chances.<\/p>\n According to the supercomputer of Opta<\/a>, the Peacocks have a 54 per cent chance of winning, with the hosts having a 23 per cent chance, and a 22 per cent chance it could finish in a draw.<\/p>\n Given Farke\u2019s extensive summer business, which has transitioned his side from a top Championship team to a Premier League one, you would expect Farke\u2019s side to win with ease.<\/p>\n Leeds<\/a> did the double over their opponents last season, winning 3-0 and 2-0 in their hunt for the title.<\/p>\n However, the Peacocks\u2019 performances in the Carabao Cup over the years don\u2019t make for good reading<\/p>\n![\"Leeds](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/daniel-farke-leeds-1-1024x576.jpg\")
Farke will be happy with his side (Credit: Imago)Leeds massive favourites against Sheffield Wednesday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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Noah Okafor could make his first start vs Sheffield Wednesday (Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media)Leeds haven\u2019t made it past the fourth round of the Carabao Cup in five years<\/strong><\/p>\n