Max Dowman of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with Viktor Gyokeres during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Ipswich Town a...
Max Dowman of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with Viktor Gyokeres during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Ipswich Town and Arsenal at Portman Road on September 15, 2026 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Arsenal’s win over Ipswich Town helped them into the fourth round of the League Cup on Tuesday night, but who will the Gunners face next?
Max Dowman of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Ipswich Town and Arsenal at Portman Road on September 15, 2026 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Max Dowman of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Ipswich Town and Arsenal at Portman Road on September 15, 2026 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Following Tuesday’s win away to Ipswich Town, Arsenal have confirmed their spot in the fourth round of the 2026/27 League Cup, with the next round of fixtures to take place during the week commencing October 26th.
The round four ball numbers for the draw have been confirmed, with Arsenal taking number 2 on this occasion.
The draw will take part on Wednesday night on Sky Sports, following the third-round match between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion. Pien Meulensteen, Jamie Redknapp, and Ashley Young will host the draw.
Sky Sports commentator Jamie Redknapp
BARCELONA, SPAIN – MARCH 18: Sky Sports commentator Jamie Redknapp looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match between…
United’s game isn’t the only one still outstanding, with five third-round ties still to be played. That includes holders Manchester City, who face Norwich City at home.
But the first 11 teams in the hat have been confirmed, with the full list of ball numbers as follows:
AFC Bournemouth
Arsenal
Bradford City
Brentford
Chelsea
Crystal Palace
Fulham
Liverpool
Newcastle United
Peterborough United
Sunderland
Coventry City or Aston Villa
Everton or Wolves
Fleetwood Town or Sheffield United
Manchester United or Brighton
Manchester City or Norwich City
CARDIFF, WALES - AUGUST 16: Erling Haaland of Manchester City dejected after Kai Havertz of Arsenal (not pictured) scores his team's second goal during the 2026 FA Community Shield match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Principality Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
CARDIFF, WALES - AUGUST 16: Erling Haaland of Manchester City dejected after Kai Havertz of Arsenal (not pictured) scores his team's second goal during the 2026 FA Community Shield match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Principality Stadium on August 16, 2026 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
As mentioned, the game will take place in the week commencing October 26th, which will put it between Arsenal’s game at home to Everton on Saturday, October 24th, and the game away to Liverpool on Sunday, November 1st.
With the existing Saturday-Sunday schedule, the midweek turnaround shouldn’t be too difficult by Arsenal’s usual standards.
But there is a possibility of a double header against Liverpool or Everton, or a tough game against one of the other big-six teams still in the competition (ruling out Spurs). Ideally, Arsenal would avoid one of the top teams for a bit longer, allowing for some rotation.
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Sunderland and Arsenal FC at Stadium of Light on September 12, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, looks on during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Sunderland and Arsenal FC at Stadium of Light on September 12, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)