CARABAO CUP FOURTH ROUND DRAW: Holders Newcastle handed tough tie as Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea learn opponents
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The 2025–26 Carabao Cup fourth round draw took place following Arsenal’s third-round match against Port Vale, setting up the next stage of the competition with notable matchups featuring Premier League heavyweights and lower-league teams.
Current holders Newcastle United were drawn to face Tottenham Hotspur in one of the most challenging ties, while Arsenal was set to take on Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool was paired with Crystal Palace. Other key fixtures included Swansea City versus Manchester City, Wolverhampton Wanderers facing Chelsea, Grimsby Town playing Brentford, Wrexham hosting Cardiff City, and Wycombe Wanderers matched with Fulham.
The draw reflected the progress of several Premier League teams who entered the competition at the third round stage alongside Championship and lower league sides making surprise runs, such as Grimsby Town, who continue to be the tournament’s "Cinderella story" after upset victories including a memorable win over Manchester United in the second round.
Noteworthy moments leading up to the draw included Liverpool’s Alexander Isak scoring his first goal for his new club in a third-round win, though the match featured controversy as teammate Hugo Ekitiké was sent off for a celebration infringement. Additionally, Chelsea came back from behind to defeat Lincoln City thanks to goals from Tyrique George and Facundo Buonanotte, while Manchester City managed a third-round win over Huddersfield Town amid a congested fixture list.
The fourth round matches are scheduled for the week commencing October 27, with the competition continuing its path toward the final held at Wembley Stadium. The draw and all related updates were broadcast on Sky Sports in the UK and Paramount Plus in the United States, allowing fans to follow as the tournament progresses.
The Carabao Cup continues to generate excitement with a mix of top-tier clashes and opportunities for lower-league teams to achieve giant-killing feats on their route through the competition.
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