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Liverpool, Chelsea Drawn Together in Carabao Cup Fourth Round
The 2026/27 Carabao Cup has produced a heavyweight fourth-round showdown, with Liverpool set to face Chelsea for a place in the quarter-finals.
The two Premier League giants were paired together in one of the standout fixtures of the draw, setting up another competitive meeting between two sides with ambitions of going all the way in the domestic competition.
Arsenal, meanwhile, have been handed an away trip to Fleetwood Town. The League Two outfit will have the chance to welcome one of England’s biggest clubs and test themselves against top-flight opposition.
Everton will host Newcastle United, while Sunderland have been drawn against Brentford in another all-English top-flight encounter.
Carabao Cup Fourth-Round Draw
- Fleetwood Town vs Arsenal
- Manchester City/Norwich City vs Brighton
- Everton vs Newcastle United
- Sunderland vs Brentford
- Liverpool vs Chelsea
- Bradford City vs Peterborough United
- Fulham vs Crystal Palace
- Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Manchester City’s fourth-round opponent is yet to be confirmed, with their tie against Norwich City still to be played.
The fourth-round fixtures are scheduled for the week commencing October 26, 2026, with the specific dates and kick-off times expected to be announced later.
🏆 The Round Four draw!#EFL | #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/QotDeNonAl
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) September 16, 2026