Liverpool have been drawn at home against Chelsea in the standout tie of the Carabao Cup fourth round, while Premier League champions Arsenal will travel to League Two side Fleetwood Town.
The Liverpool-Chelsea meeting will bring together two of England's prominent clubs at Anfield. Liverpool advanced with a 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, while Chelsea booked their place in the next round after a 6-3 win over Leeds United.
Arsenal were handed an away trip to Fleetwood after the League Two club produced one of the notable results of the third round by defeating Championship side Sheffield United 1-0. Arsenal progressed with a 4-2 victory against Ipswich Town.
Fleetwood will welcome Arsenal to Highbury Stadium for what will be a significant occasion for the League Two club. The match will also be the first competitive meeting between the two sides.
There are several other all-Premier League ties in the draw. Everton will host Newcastle United, Sunderland will welcome Brentford, Fulham will face Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage, while Bournemouth will take on Aston Villa.
Bradford City have been drawn against Peterborough United, guaranteeing that a League One club will reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
The remaining tie involves holders Manchester City and Norwich City. The winner of their outstanding third-round match will host Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round.
The fourth-round matches are scheduled to take place during the week commencing October 26, 2026. The fixtures will provide the clubs with another opportunity to progress toward the latter stages of the competition.
Carabao Cup fourth-round draw
- Fleetwood Town vs Arsenal
- Manchester City or Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
- Everton vs Newcastle United
- Sunderland vs Brentford
- Liverpool vs Chelsea
- Bradford City vs Peterborough United
- Fulham vs Crystal Palace
- Bournemouth vs Aston Villa