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When is Carabao Cup draw? Start time, ball numbers, TV channel and live stream for quarter-finals today
Oct 28 2026 10:49 · By onefootball.com · 0 Reads
Arsenal already out and one of Chelsea or Liverpool will definitely follow
The Carabao Cup draw takes centre stage tonight, after a blockbuster showdown between Liverpool and Chelsea.
However, Arsenal will not be involved in the quarter-finals after being on the receiving end of one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history on Tuesday night, when they were ousted by fourth-tier Fleetwood in a major shock.
The reigning Premier League champions drew 1-1 at Highbury Stadium after Viktor Gyokeres cancelled out Aaron Loupalo-Bi’s opening goal, only to then see youngster Max Dowman sent off and Bruno Guimaraes’ crucial penalty saved in a 5-3 shootout defeat.
Elsewhere, Bradford came out on top in an all-League One showdown against Peterborough, guaranteeing there will be two EFL teams in the quarter-finals.
Wednesday night sees Manchester City face a stern test in Brighton - the Seagulls having knocked out City’s arch-rivals, Manchester United, in the previous round.
There are five fixtures in total left to play, with Liverpool hosting Chelsea at Anfield and London rivals Fulham and Crystal Palace meeting at Craven Cottage, while Brentford travel to face Sunderland. Bournemouth also take on Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium.
The fourth round action ends with Everton welcoming Newcastle to Merseyside on Thursday.
Fairytale: Fleetwood beat Arsenal in a major upset in the Carabao Cup fourth round
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Here’s everything you need to know about the Carabao Cup draw for the quarter-finals.
When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw?
The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will take place tonight on Wednesday October 28, 2026, following the conclusion of the fourth round tie between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield.
It is expected to start at around 10.15pm GMT, with Dave Jones on hosting duties and the draw itself being conducted by Conor Coady and Graeme Le Saux.
Where to watch Carabao Cup quarter-final draw
TV channel: In the UK, the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
It will also be shown free-to-air on ITV1, with Sky and ITV both televising Liverpool vs Chelsea.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can tune in online via the Sky Go app, while the draw will also be on the ITVX website and app, which is free with a sign-up.
Carabao Cup quarter-final draw ball numbers
1. Bournemouth or Aston Villa
2. Bradford
3. Everton or Newcastle
4. Fleetwood
5. Fulham or Crystal Palace
6. Liverpool or Chelsea
7. Manchester City or Brighton
8. Sunderland or Brentford
When will the Carabao Cup quarter-final ties be played?
The quarter-final ties will take place in the week commencing Monday December 14, 2026.
Carabao Cup fourth round fixtures and results
Bradford 2-0 Peterborough
Fleetwood 1-1 Arsenal (Fleetwood win 5-3 on penalties)
Manchester City vs Brighton
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Sunderland vs Brentford
Fulham vs Crystal Palace
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Everton vs Newcastle