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Wolves land re-match with Leicester City in Carabao Cup third round

Wolves have been handed a re-match with Premier League rivals Leicester City in the Carabao Cup third round.

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Helder Costa netting from the spot in round two (AMA)

Nuno Espirito Santo's men were beaten 2-0 at The King Power Stadium a fortnight ago in their second top flight fixture.

Claude Puel's Leicester will visit Molineux after Nuno's men overcame Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Hillsborough to progress through round two.

The Foxes meanwhile downed League One outfit Fleetwood.

Albion will face top flight opposition as Crystal Palace visit The Hawthorns.

Roy Hodgson will again return to his former club after the Eagles won their second round tie at Swansea 1-0.

Darren Moore's men progressed thanks to a 2-1 home victory over Mansfield.

The third round ties will be played on the week commencing September 24.