The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup promises some thrilling encounters, with holders Liverpool set to travel to Brighton, while Tottenham Hotspur will host Manchester City in a high-profile match.
Other notable fixtures include Manchester United welcoming Leicester City to Old Trafford, and Crystal Palace facing off against Aston Villa at Villa Park, creating two all-Premier League battles.
Championship Teams Still in the Race
Three Championship teams remain in the competition, with Sheffield Wednesday and Stoke City both drawn away against Premier League opposition. Sheffield Wednesday will face Brentford, while Stoke heads to the south coast to take on Southampton. Preston North End, meanwhile, have drawn a tough home fixture against Arsenal.
AFC Wimbledon Eyes Upset
AFC Wimbledon, the lowest-ranked team left in the tournament, still needs to complete their third-round match against Newcastle United, which was postponed due to flooding. The match has been rescheduled for 1 October at St. James’ Park, with the winner set to host Chelsea in the fourth round.
Key Fixtures of the Fourth Round
- Brentford vs. Sheffield Wednesday
- Southampton vs. Stoke City
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester City
- AFC Wimbledon or Newcastle vs. Chelsea
- Manchester United vs. Leicester City
- Brighton vs. Liverpool
- Preston North End vs. Arsenal
- Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace
The fourth-round matches are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 28 October. Fans are eagerly anticipating these exciting encounters as teams battle for a place in the next round of the Carabao Cup.
