When is the Carabao Cup draw? Liverpool’s ball number, time & details

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Liverpool face Crystal Palace at Anfield in one of five fourth-round fixtures scheduled for Wednesday evening, hoping to secure progression before the draw ceremony reveals their path to Wembley.​ The quarter-final draw takes place immediately following the conclusion of Newcastle United versus Tottenham Hotspur, which kicks off at 8pm GMT. Viewers in the US can stream the draw on Paramount+ or the CBS Sports Network.

The draw is expected to commence around 10:30pm GMT, though timings may shift if the Newcastle-Tottenham encounter extends to penalties. The Ball Numbers Liverpool will enter the draw as Ball Number 5, representing them as either a potential home or away side depending on which ball is drawn first for their opponents.

The confirmed ball numbers are as follows: 1 – Brentford (already through following 5-0 demolition of Grimsby) 2 – Cardiff City (already through after defeating Wrexham in all-Welsh tie) 3 – Fulham (already through after edging Wycombe on penalties) 4 – Arsenal or Brighton 5 – Liverpool or Crystal Palace 6 – Newcastle or Tottenham 7 – Swansea City or Manchester City 8 – Wolves or Chelsea Full Quarter-Final Ties: Arsenal vs Brighton (7:45pm GMT) Liverpool vs Crystal Palace (7:45pm GMT) Swansea City vs Manchester City (7:45pm GMT) Wolves vs Chelsea (7:45pm GMT) Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur (8:00pm GMT) All quarter-final fixtures are scheduled for the week commencing December 15, 2025, with most matches set for Tuesday, December 16, or Wednesday, December 17.​ The competition’s timeline accelerates rapidly thereafter. READ MORE: Paul Joyce tips three Liverpool academy options for Crystal Palace clash Want to get the latest Liverpool news direct to your phone?