Frank Christian
The Carabao Cup intensified in its third round as prominent Premier League clubs joined the tournament.
Teams from the top-tier of English football that are involved in European competitions typically enter in the Round of 32, with heavyweights like Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United making their entrance later on.
Manchester United quickly secured their spot in round four with a commanding 7-0 victory over Barnsley, while Manchester City narrowly defeated Championship team Watford with a 2-1 scoreline, just 49 hours after an exciting Premier League match against Arsenal.
Chelsea maintained their positive momentum under manager Enzo Maresca by defeating League Two leaders Barrow with a resounding 5-0 win.
Football League teams remain in contention as they vie to take down some of the larger clubs in the last 16.
Curious about the upcoming draw for the fourth round? Here’s what you need to know about the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw.
Carabao Cup Fourth-Round Draw Date
The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, following Liverpool’s match against West Ham at Anfield.
This match is set to kick off at 8 p.m. BST (3 p.m. ET) and will conclude approximately two hours later. For matches tied after 90 minutes in this competition leading up to the semifinals, teams go directly to penalties.
Fourth-Round Team Ball Numbers
Here’s the list of team numbers for the fourth-round draw:
- Aston Villa
- Brentford
- Brighton
- Chelsea
- Crystal Palace
- Leicester
- Manchester City
- Manchester United
- Preston North End
- Sheffield Wednesday
- Southampton
- Stoke City
- Tottenham
- Arsenal or Bolton
- Liverpool or West Ham
- AFC Wimbledon or Newcastle
Timing for the Carabao Cup Fourth Round Matches
The Round of 16 matches will take place in the week starting Monday, October 28.
This season’s Carabao Cup final is set to be held at Wembley on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
