When is the Carabao Cup draw? Start time, ball numbers, TV channel and live stream for quarter-finals

Liverpool’s tie at home to Chelsea is the highlight of the fourth round

With the Carabao Cup fourth round taking place this week, fans will be hoping that their side will advance to the next round and get on step closer to Wembley.

The quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, sometimes called the fifth round, will take place in December, but who is still in the competition?

There are six all-Premier League ties, but the first two games of round four of the EFL Cup feature sides from outside of England’s top tiers.

On the same day, Premier League champions Arsenal travel to Highbury Stadium to face League Two Fleetwood Town - the lowest ranked team still in the competition. Both games kick off at 7.45pm.

Wednesday night sees Manchester City face a stern test in Brighton & Hove Albion - the Seagulls knocking out City’s arch-rivals, Manchester United, in the previous round.

There are five fixtures in total on Wednesday night, with the City-Brighton fixture kicking off first at 7.30pm. The latest kick-off sees Liverpool host Chelsea at 8pm in what is arguably the pick of the bunch.

Elsewhere on Wednesday south Londoners Fulham and Crystal Palace meet at Craven Cottage, while their neighbours Brentford travel north to face Sunderland. Those fixtures, and the clash between Europa League Bournemouth take on Champions League Aston Villa at Vitality Stadium, all kick-off at 7.45pm.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Carabao Cup draw for the fifth round.

When is the Carabao Cup draw?

A time and date for the draw is yet to be confirmed, but it likely take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, following the conclusion of the tie between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield.

It is expected to start around 10.20pm GMT.

How to watch the Carabao Cup draw

TV channel: In the UK, the Carabao Cup draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Carabao Cup draw ball numbers

1. Bournemouth or Aston Villa

2. Bradford City or Peterborough

3. Everton or Newcastle

4. Fleetwood Town or Arsenal

5. Fulham or Crystal Palace

6. Liverpool or Chelsea

7. Man City or Brighton

8. Sunderland or Brentford

When will the fifth round ties be played?

The fourth round ties will take place in the week commencing Monday, December 14, 2026.

Carabao Cup fourth round fixtures and results

Bradford City vs Peterborough United

Fleetwood Town vs Arsenal

Manchester City vs Brighton

Bournemouth vs Aston Villa

Sunderland vs Brentford

Fulham vs Crystal Palace

Liverpool vs Chelsea

Everton vs Newcastle United