Xabi Alonso press conference after Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea
Xabi Alonso press conference after Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea
Arsenal Football Newsletter
Arsenal Football Newsletter
The Carabao Cup fourth round draw takes place next week, with the potential of some blockbuster ties in store.
Once again, due to the scheduling of European fixtures this season, the third round ties are being played across two weeks, September 8/9 and 15/16/17, 2026.
Action begins on Tuesday night with Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Sunderland - competing in the Europa League - facing Lincoln, Middlesbrough and Hull City respectively at home.
Then on Wednesday, Chelsea and Leeds United renew a long-standing rivalry at Stamford Bridge.
The remaining Premier League teams competing in Europe this season will enter the competition over the next nine days, with Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Man City and Aston Villa all expected to progress.
Here’s everything you need to know about theCarabao Cup draw for the fourth round.
When is the Carabao Cup draw?
The draw will take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, following the conclusion of the Man Utd vs Brighton tie.
It is expected to start around 10.15pm BST.
How to watch the Carabao Cup draw
TV channel: In the UK, the Carabao Cup draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Live stream: Subscribers can tune online in via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow the draw as it happens with Standard Sport’s live blog.
Carabao Cup draw ball numbers
The ball numbers are to be confirmed next week.
When will the fourth round ties be played?
The fourth round ties are pencilled in for the week commencing Monday, October 26, 2026.
Carabao Cup third round fixtures and results
Bournemouth vs Lincoln
Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough
Leyton Orient vs Bradford
Sunderland vs Hull
Millwall vs Newcastle
Chelsea vs Leeds
Peterborough vs Barnsley
West Ham vs Fulham
Ipswich vs Arsenal
Liverpool vs Tottenham
Reading vs Brentford
Everton vs Wolves
Fleetwood vs Sheffield United
Coventry vs Aston Villa
Manchester United vs Brighton
Man City vs Norwich