The Carabao Cup fourth round kicks off tonight, with the remaining eight sides after this round’s action finding out this week who they will face as the competition enters its business stage
The Carabao Cup fourth round gets underway this week as the 16 remaining EFL and Premier League clubs fight it out for the chance to lift the trophy. Several David vs Goliath type clashes await, with League Two side Grimsby Town and League One’s Wycombe Wanderers welcoming Premier League sides Brentford and Fulham, respectively, on Tuesday night.
This evening’s action will also see Wrexham host Cardiff City, while Swansea vs Manchester City, Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion, Liverpool vs Crystal Palace, Wolves vs Chelsea, and Newcastle vs Tottenham Hotspur round off Wednesday night’s fixtures.
They will all be keen to reach the last-eight of the competition, as Mirror Football now brings you everything you need to know about the quarter-final draw.
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When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw?
The draw is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. While the exact time is yet to be confirmed, it is expected to take place after the conclusion of that evening’s last fixture between Newcastle and Spurs. The live draw could begin around 10pm, or later, should it go to a penalty shootout after 90 minutes of play.
How can I watch the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw?
Fans can tune in to watch the draw live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports News. Sky’s usual practice is to also stream the draw live on both their Sky Sports Football YouTube channel and on social media for free.
Carabao Cup draw ball numbers
To be confirmed.
Carabao Cup fourth-round ties
Grimsby vs Brentford
Wycombe vs Fulham
Wrexham vs Cardiff
Arsenal vs Brighton
Swansea vs Manchester City
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
Wolves vs Chelsea
Newcastle vs Tottenham
When will the Carabao Cup quarter-final fixtures be played?
The quarter-final fixtures themselves are pencilled in for the week commencing Monday, December 15, 2025.
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