The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw has paired Liverpool with Bournemouth at Anfield, while Manchester City will host Bradford City. Crystal Palace welcome Sunderland, and League Two Fleetwood Town, who knocked out Arsenal, will face either Everton or Newcastle United. All four ties will be played in the week starting 14 December 2026.
The draw was made after Wednesday night’s fourth-round matches, with one tie still to come: Everton host Newcastle on Thursday 29 October at 10:45pm EAT to decide who travels to Fleetwood.
Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Draw in Full
- Fleetwood Town vs Everton or Newcastle United
- Manchester City vs Bradford City
- Crystal Palace vs Sunderland
- Liverpool vs Bournemouth
Matches are scheduled for the week commencing Monday 14 December 2026. Exact dates and kick-off times will be confirmed later by the EFL once broadcast picks are made. Keep an eye on the official EFL website for confirmation.
Key Talking Points From the Draw
Fleetwood’s fairytale continues
The biggest story of the round was Fleetwood Town. The League Two side held Arsenal 1-1 and then won 5-3 on penalties, with Conor Haughey scoring the winning kick. Their reward is a home quarter-final against Premier League opposition, either Everton or Newcastle. Read our full report on Fleetwood 1-1 Arsenal for how the shock unfolded.
Liverpool vs Bournemouth is the tie of the round
Liverpool beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Anfield, while Bournemouth thrashed Aston Villa 3-0. The Cherries are in excellent form, having also won 3-0 at Old Trafford at the weekend, so this has the makings of a cracking December tie between two in-form sides. See our Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea report for the shootout drama.
Kind draw for Man City
Manchester City needed penalties to get past Brighton after a 2-2 draw, with Geronimo Rulli saving twice in a 4-3 shootout. They now host Bradford City, who beat Peterborough United 2-0, and City will be strong favourites to reach the last four.
Palace and Sunderland both fancy their chances
Crystal Palace edged past Fulham 1-0 in a London derby, and Sunderland survived a late Brentford fightback to win 3-2, having led 3-1 before a stoppage-time goal. Palace at home against Sunderland looks the most evenly balanced tie of the four.
Carabao Cup Fourth Round Results
- Fleetwood Town 1-1 Arsenal (Fleetwood won 5-3 on penalties)
- Bradford City 2-0 Peterborough United
- Man City 2-2 Brighton (City won 4-3 on penalties)
- Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties)
- Bournemouth 3-0 Aston Villa
- Crystal Palace 1-0 Fulham
- Sunderland 3-2 Brentford
- Everton vs Newcastle United (Thursday 29 October, 10:45pm EAT)
Who Are the Favourites?
With Arsenal and Chelsea both out, Liverpool and Manchester City are the two biggest names left. City have a home tie against Bradford, while Liverpool face a tougher test against Bournemouth. Newcastle, if they get past Everton, would also be a strong contender given a trip to a League Two side in the next round.
Odds for the outright market and individual quarter-finals will move a lot before December, so it pays to check prices nearer the time. For daily tips, visit our football predictions.
FAQ
Who did Liverpool draw in the Carabao Cup quarter-final?
Liverpool were drawn at home to Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
When are the Carabao Cup quarter-finals played?
The quarter-finals are scheduled for the week starting 14 December 2026, with exact dates to be confirmed.
Who will Fleetwood play in the Carabao Cup quarter-final?
Fleetwood Town will host the winner of Everton vs Newcastle United, which is played on Thursday 29 October 2026.
Which teams are left in the Carabao Cup?
Liverpool, Man City, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Sunderland, Bradford City and Fleetwood Town are through, with Everton or Newcastle to join them.
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