The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw has confirmed Liverpool against Chelsea at Anfield and Fleetwood Town against Arsenal. All eight ties will be played during the week commencing October 26, 2026.

The draw was conducted live on Sky Sports after Manchester United’s 3–2 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford. Pien Meulensteen hosted, with former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp and former Manchester United defender Ashley Young conducting the draw.

The complete draw is:

– 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. [1314][1316]

Liverpool–Chelsea is the standout tie because it brings together two Premier League clubs with strong ambitions in the competition. Chelsea will play away from home for the first time in this season’s Carabao Cup, while Liverpool secured their place by beating Tottenham 3–1 in the previous round.

Arsenal face the lowest-ranked team remaining. Fleetwood, a League Two club, will host the Premier League champions after reaching the fourth round for the first time in their history. The tie gives Fleetwood a major home occasion and Arsenal a potentially awkward away assignment.

The draw also guarantees a lower-league representative in the quarter-finals because Bradford City and Peterborough United will meet. The remaining fixtures are all-Premier League contests, including Sunderland–Brentford, Fulham–Crystal Palace, Everton–Newcastle and Bournemouth–Aston Villa.

One qualification is necessary: Manchester City’s opponent is not yet certain. Norwich City and City still had to complete their third-round match, so the confirmed pairing is **Manchester City or Norwich City against Brighton**. The report’s date, draw format and presenter details are otherwise supported by the EFL announcement.