Need to know
The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw will soon take place as a host of top Premier League clubs get ready to discover their next opponents
The balls are placed ready for the draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup after the Carabao Cup First Round match between Burton Albion and Leicester City at Pirelli Stadium
The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw is upon us(Image: Getty)
Everything you need to know about the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw:
Draw date: The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw takes place on Wednesday, September 16. The draw immediately follows the conclusion of Manchester United's match against Brighton & Hove Albion in the third round, which kicks off at 8pm.
Timings and location: The ball drawing is scheduled to start around 10:15pm, but this is subject to change should United's match go to penalties. The draw is held live on location at Old Trafford following the final whistle of the featured game.
Hosts and how to watch: Sky Sports presenter Pien Meulensteen hosts the event alongside pundits Jamie Redknapp and Ashley Young. Viewers in the UK can watch the draw live on television using the Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football channels.
Other options: Subscribers can stream the broadcast via the Sky Go app, and live coverage is available across official Carabao Cup social media feeds. This often includes a YouTube live stream, which is available for free.
Next round dates: All fourth-round matches determined by this draw will take place during the week commencing Monday, October 26, 2026. Specific fixture dates and televised selections will be officially confirmed by the Football League shortly after the draw.
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The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw ball numbers:
1 - AFC Bournemouth
2 - Arsenal
3 - Bradford City
4 - Brentford
5 - Chelsea
6 - Crystal Palace
7 - Fulham
8 - Liverpool
9 - Newcastle United
10 - Peterborough United
11 - Sunderland
12 - Coventry City or Aston Villa
13 - Everton or Wolverhampton Wanderers
14 - Fleetwood Town or Sheffield United
15 - Manchester United or Brighton & Hove Albion
16 - Manchester City or Norwich City
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