<P> Note: The numbers in parentheses are the tier for the team during the 2017--18 season . </P> <P> A total of 32 clubs played in the third round: seven that entered in this round and the 25 winners from the second round . The clubs entering in this round were the seven from the 2017--18 Premier League involved in European competition . The draw for the third round was held on 24 August 2017 . </P> <P> The third round draw was made as follows: </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> 19 September 2017 (2017 - 09 - 19) </Td> <Td> Aston Villa (2) </Td> <Td> 0--2 </Td> <Td> Middlesbrough (2) </Td> <Th> (show) Birmingham </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 19: 45 BST </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Report </Td> <Td> Bamford 58' (pen .), 67' </Td> <Td> Stadium: Villa Park Attendance: 11,197 Referee: Steve Martin </Td> <Td> <P> </P> </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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