Ball numbers, how to watch, fixture dates, potential opponents – 2025/26 Carabao Cup fourth round draw

When is the Carabao Cup fourth round draw?

The draw will take place on Wednesday, 24 October, immediately after the conclusion of Arsenal’s third-round tie at Port Vale. It is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:20 PM (BST).

How to watch the Carabao Cup fourth round draw

Fans can watch the draw live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.

How the draw works

A total of 16 clubs will enter the hat, comprising the winners of the third-round fixtures. The fourth round will continue as an open draw with no seeding, meaning any club can face any other.

Fixture dates

Fourth-round ties are scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday, 27 October.

Carabao Cup fourth round ball numbers

• Brentford
• Brighton & Hove Albion
• Cardiff City
• Chelsea
• Crystal Palace
• Fulham
• Grimsby Town
• Liverpool
• Swansea City
• Wolverhampton Wanderers
• Wrexham
• Wycombe Wanderers
• Huddersfield Town or Manchester City
• Newcastle United or Bradford City
• Port Vale or Arsenal
• Tottenham Hotspur or Doncaster Rovers

FAQ

• When will the Carabao Cup fourth round draw take place?
  On Wednesday, 24 October, around 10:20 PM (BST).
• Where can I watch the draw?
  The draw will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK.
• When will the fourth round be played?
  Matches are scheduled for the week starting 27 October.
• Who could Manchester City face?
  If City beat Huddersfield, they could be drawn against any of the remaining 15 clubs, including Chelsea, Liverpool, or Tottenham.

Conclusion

With Manchester City aiming to progress past Huddersfield Town, the Carabao Cup fourth round draw will provide another test in an already busy season. Big names remain in the competition, and Guardiola’s men could face a challenging tie as they look to continue their pursuit of silverware on all fronts.