«Breaking News» Tottenham will play League Cup tie against Watford at Stadium MK after EFL give them dispensation

Tottenham received the green light on Thursday to play their third-round Carabao Cup game with Watford at Milton Keynes' Stadium MK.

Spurs approached the EFL before last week's draw to ask permission for them to play the match at a neutral venue should they be drawn at home. 

With their new stadium not ready on time and Wembley already booked, Tottenham's only options were to find a neutral ground or reverse the tie. 

Tottenham's third-round League Cup tie with Watford will be played Stadium MK 

A statement from the EFL confirmed the decision, reading: 'The EFL Board granted Tottenham dispensation to play their round three Carabao Cup tie against Watford Football Club later this month at Stadium MK.

'As a result of Wembley Stadium and the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium being unavailable during the week commencing 24 September, the club approached the EFL prior to last week's draw requesting the Board consider an application to play at a neutral venue in the event they were drawn at home.

'The rules of the Carabao Cup provide for the board of the EFL to consider the home club's request to play at neutral venues or to reverse the fixture. 

'The decision to grant dispensation takes into account all relevant circumstances facing the home club at the time the fixture is scheduled to take place.'

EFL granted Tottenham dispensation despite request from Watford to play at Vicarage Road

The outcome will be welcome news to the Tottenham hierachy who have faced a litany of issues following the delay in opening their new stadium. 

Watford on the other hand will disappointed with the result after they asked for the game to be played at Vicarage Road - where they beat Spurs 2-1 in the Premier League last weekend. 

Tottenham will be required to fund the entire operation however, while Watford are guaranteed at least 10 per cent of the tickets.

'The Board fully considered Tottenham’s request alongside strong representations from Watford who formally asked the League to play the tie at Vicarage Road,' it continued.

'It was determined that as a result of Tottenham being drawn at home, the tie should be played at the venue of the Club’s request, on the proviso that the visitor’s will receive a ticket allocation of not less than 10% and Tottenham fund any venue hire costs.' 

Work continues to be done on Spurs' new stadium with open date expected later this year

The club turned to a fan survey to help them decide where to play the match but many were unhappy with having to travel, although there were no venues available inside the M25. 

It means that Mauricio Pochettino's side look set to play in three different venues term with all three Champions League group games being played at Wembley. 

Spurs also announced on Monday that their Premier League game with Manchester City has been put back to October 29  and will be played 24 hours after an NFL clash at Wembley.  

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Main photo article Tottenham received the green light on Thursday to play their third-round Carabao Cup game with Watford at Milton Keynes’ Stadium MK.
Spurs approached the EFL before last week’s draw to ask permission for them to play the match at a neutral venue should they be drawn at home. 
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