Carabao Cup fourth-round draw details, ball numbers and how to watch
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Harri Burton
Tue 23 September 2025 13:15, UK
Newcastle United will be looking to retain the Carabao Cup trophy as clubs prepare for the upcoming fourth-round draw.
The likes of Eddie Howe, Pep Guardiola, Thomas Frank, and Mikel Arteta are all vying for a spot in the next round, though a number of teams from the lower leagues are holding onto the dream of a cup run.
Grimsby Town beat Man United, avoiding expulsion after fielding an ineligible player against the Red Devils, before thwarting Sheffield Wednesday in a 1-0 win at Hillsborough to continue their dream run.
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Man City on Sunday, 21 September, but with the Gunners facing Port Vale next, there are multiple opportunities for cup upsets ahead of the fourth-round draw.
Here, Football Insider has taken a look at all the details that supporters need to know.
The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw will take place at around 10 p.m.
BST on Wednesday, 24 September, with Man City, Newcastle, Tottenham, and Arsenal all featuring earlier on the night.
Grimsby, Brentford, Crystal Palace, and Swansea City have all booked their spots in the next round, with supporters waiting in anticipation for their ball number to come out of the draw.
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For those with subscriptions, the draw will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
Otherwise, it will be free to watch via Sky Sports’ Football YouTube channel.
Additionally, fans can watch the draw unfold on Sky Sports’ social media channels.
So, however you decide to view your football, it should be possible to watch the fourth-round draw.
The teams assigned to 13, 14, 15, and 16 will be decided on Wednesday, 24 September, shortly after the fixture’s winner is decided and before the draw takes place.