Carabao Cup fourth round: Liverpool v Chelsea headlines, Arsenal go to League Two Fleetwood
Liverpool host Chelsea in the tie of the Carabao Cup fourth round next week, Manchester City face Brighton and Arsenal travel to League Two Fleetwood. All eight ties, when they are played and the road to the March final.
The Carabao Cup fourth round is played in the week beginning Monday 26 October, and it has produced one tie that would grace a final: Liverpool v Chelsea at Anfield.
All eight fourth-round ties
| Tie | |
|---|---|
| Liverpool v Chelsea | Heavyweight clash at Anfield |
| Manchester City v Brighton | Two of the Premier League's top three |
| Everton v Newcastle | All-Premier League |
| Sunderland v Brentford | All-Premier League |
| Fulham v Crystal Palace | London derby |
| Bournemouth v Aston Villa | All-Premier League |
| Fleetwood Town v Arsenal | League Two v champions |
| Bradford City v Peterborough United | Guaranteed EFL quarter-finalist |
Arsenal's trip to Fleetwood is on Tuesday 27 October. Exact dates and times for the other ties are confirmed by the EFL around TV selections; follow our scores page for kick-offs.
Liverpool v Chelsea
Both clubs arrive in form. Liverpool have won all three Champions League games, including a 4-3 thriller with Villarreal on Tuesday, and beat Tottenham 3-1 in the third round. Chelsea scored six against Leeds in the last round and won 2-0 at Everton on Saturday. Both managers will have to balance the tie with heavy schedules: the Premier League returns that weekend, and Liverpool host Arsenal on Sunday 1 November.
Manchester City v Brighton
The Premier League leaders against the league's highest scorers. Brighton have 23 league goals in seven games; City have won all seven. Expect both managers to rotate, but there is quality throughout both squads.
Fleetwood v Arsenal
Arsenal visit Highbury Stadium — Fleetwood's ground shares a name with Arsenal's old home — four days after hosting Everton and five days before their trip to Anfield. With Bukayo Saka injured, it is a likely game for younger players: Mikel Arteta has said 16-year-old Max Dowman "will have his minutes". See our Saka injury update.
The road to Wembley
| Round | Dates |
|---|---|
| Fourth round | Week of 26 October 2026 |
| Quarter-finals | Week of 14 December 2026 |
| Semi-finals (two legs) | Weeks of 11 January and 1 February 2027 |
| Final | Sunday 21 March 2027, Wembley |
See every date of the season in our Premier League 2026-27 key dates guide.
FAQ
Who did Arsenal draw in the Carabao Cup fourth round? League Two side Fleetwood Town, away, on Tuesday 27 October 2026.
What is the biggest tie in the Carabao Cup fourth round? Liverpool v Chelsea at Anfield.
When is the 2027 Carabao Cup final? Sunday 21 March 2027 at Wembley.
