Cardiff have been handed a dream home Carabao Cup quarter-final tie against Chelsea.
The Sky Bet League One club are the lowest ranked team left in the competition, having won 2-1 at Welsh rivals Wrexham on Tuesday night.
Chelsea came through 4-3 against Wolves at Molinuex, holding off a second-half fightback from the home side to secure their place in the last eight.
It'll be the #Bluebirds vs. the Blues for a place in the semi-final#CityAsOne | @Carabao_Cup pic.twitter.com/JZLpHJHQ1W
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) October 29, 2025
Elsewhere in the draw, holders Newcastle will be at home to Fulham.
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Eddie Howe’s side saw off Tottenham 2-0 at St James’ Park on Wednesday night, while Fulham had edged past League One Wycombe on penalties on Tuesday evening.
Crystal Palace – who beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield – will head to Premier League leaders Arsenal.
The #CarabaoCup Quarter-Final draw has now been confirmed 🏆#EFL
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) October 29, 2025
The Gunners beat Brighton 2-0 on Wednesday night – and had battled to a 1-0 win over the Eagles on Sunday to keep themselves top of the table.
Manchester City, who came from behind to win 3-1 at Swansea, will be at home against Brentford.
The Bees coasted to a 5-0 victory at Grimsby on Tuesday night.
The quarter-final ties will take place in the week commencing December 15.