Brighton & Hove Albion is set to face Crawley Town in the Carabao Cup, marking the first competitive meeting between the two clubs since 1992. Brighton comes off two impressive Premier League wins, while Crawley recently triumphed in their first-round cup match. Both teams have shown strong performances so far, with Brighton's new coach Fabian Hurzeler making a notable impact and Crawley’s manager Scott Lindsey expressing excitement about the upcoming derby. On the Premier League front, Arsenal will also face Brighton this weekend, with both teams having secured two wins each to start the season. Southampton, meanwhile, is looking to turn their fortunes around in the cup after two losses in the league, as they prepare to take on Cardiff City, who are struggling at the bottom of the Championship. This week promises competitive matchups across the board as teams seek to build momentum.