Fleetwood will play Sheffield United at 19:45 BST on Wednesday in one of four EFL Cup third-round ties, with the competition continuing on an unusually spread-out schedule.
The third round began eight days ago, and Wednesday's fixtures are part of a staggered run that still has one more game to come tomorrow, when Manchester City play Norwich.
That means the draw for the fourth round will not take place until after tonight's games are completed, giving the latest set of third-round results added importance for the teams still involved.
Where Fleetwood vs Sheffield United fits in
Fleetwood vs Sheffield United is one of the key fixtures on Wednesday's EFL Cup schedule, alongside three other third-round ties. For Sheffield United, it is another chance to progress in a competition that has already produced a few notable results this round.
On Sunday, Wolves beat Sheffield United 1-0 in the Championship, while on Saturday Everton drew 0-0 with Tottenham in the Premier League. Those matches were also part of the live match-centre coverage on the same page, which tracked team changes and lineups across the night.
With the fourth-round draw coming after the final whistle on Wednesday, Fleetwood and Sheffield United both know there is more than just one match at stake. A place in the next round is the immediate target, and the draw that follows will quickly shape the rest of the competition.
