The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw is set to take place after the conclusion of the third-round match between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion. This match is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday, 16 September, and the draw is expected to occur at some point after 10pm BST. The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and through the Carabao Cup’s social media platforms. It will be hosted by Pien Meulensteen, with Jamie Redknapp and Ashley Young assisting with the draw. The numbers for the draw balls will be announced on Wednesday morning via the English Football League’s (EFL) official channels.
The fourth-round matches are set to take place during the week starting 26 October. These matches will be single-legged fixtures, meaning each team will play only once, unlike knockout rounds that sometimes involve two legs. The draw will determine the matchups for the remaining teams in the competition.
Recent results in the Carabao Cup have seen a variety of outcomes, with some teams dominating. For example, Bournemouth defeated Lincoln City 4–0, and Crystal Palace beat Middlesbrough 3–0. Other notable results include Chelsea’s 6–3 win over Leeds United and a thrilling penalty shootout where Peterborough United edged out Barnsley 7–6 after a 3–3 draw. On 16 September, the remaining third-round matches include Everton versus Wolves, Fleetwood Town versus Sheffield United, Coventry City versus Aston Villa, and the highly anticipated Manchester United versus Brighton clash.
The fourth-round draw will be a key moment in the competition, as it will set the stage for the next phase of the tournament. Fans and teams alike will be watching closely to see which teams will face each other in the upcoming weeks.
Carabao Cup Fourth-Round Draw Set for After 10pm BST on 16 September
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