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Carabao Cup Fourth-Round Draw: Full Schedule of Matches in EFL Knockout Tournament
Liverpool will host Chelsea and Arsenal will visit Fleetwood Town after an open draw produced seven all-Premier League ties, officials said.
On Wednesday night, the English Football League conducted the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw, pairing Liverpool with Chelsea at Anfield in the standout fixture while Arsenal will travel to face League Two side Fleetwood Town.
Brighton's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford set the timing for the draw, while Fleetwood secured their first-ever fourth-round appearance after defeating Sheffield United 1-0 on Wednesday.
Other notable ties include Everton hosting Newcastle United and a London derby between Fulham and Crystal Palace, while Bradford City will host Peterborough United, guaranteeing one League One side advances to the quarter-finals.
The EFL scheduled all fourth-round matches for the week commencing October 26, 2026, though the complete bracket depends on Thursday's remaining tie between Manchester City and Norwich City.
Winners advance to the quarter-finals en route to Wembley Stadium, where the final is scheduled for March 21, as the 67th League Cup campaign progresses toward its conclusion.