The Carabao Cup has reached the Last 16 stage for the 2024/25 season, with teams up and down the country looking to secure success in the cup competition. It’s typically seen as the ‘least important’ tournament of the season, with respective divisions, including the Premier League, and the FA Cup taking priority.
With the fourth round matches set to take place this week, the draw for the next stage of the competition is hurtling over the horizon. The quarter-final ties will take place in the week commencing 17th December.
We have outlined everything you need to know about the Carabao Cup draw tonight, including the teams and ball numbers. This season, every Carabao Cup match is being broadcast live on Sky Sports for fans in the UK, so if you can not watch your side in person, you do not need to worry.
Date & Time
The draw for the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup will take place after the tie between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City on Wednesday 30th October. The start time will vary depending on what the final score is after 90 minutes, but it’s likely to be between 10pm and 10:30pm (GMT).
How to watch
It can be watched on Sky Sports, but the company also shows it for free on their official YouTube channel. With it also typically streamed by them on X, formally Twitter, there are countless ways to see which teams will go up against one in England’s secondary cup competition, including some of the best teams in the world.
Ball Numbers and Teams
Numbers to be announced on the morning of Wednesday 30th October
Almost three decades after Jimmy Greaves and Ian St John managed to rope Donald Trump into drawing the balls for this competition in 1992, Sky and BBC presenter Chapman will be in charge on Wednesday night. The EFL announced on Monday that the ball numbers for the draw will be officially announced on the morning of Wednesday, 30th October. Six of the eight ties will take place on Wednesday, including Chelsea’s away trip to St James’ Park and Arsenal’s match against Championship side Preston North End.
At this stage of the competition last season, Liverpool beat West Ham 5-1, while Chelsea snuck past Newcastle on penalties. The other two winners were Middlesbrough and Fulham, who secured their spot in the semi-finals at the expense of Port Vale and Everton, respectively.
Fourth Round Matches
Six ties on Wednesday
Six matches take place on Wednesday 30th October. Four of the six matches kick off at 7:45pm (GMT), while Liverpool’s trip to Brighton starts 15 minutes earlier and Spurs’ against City starts at 8:15pm (GMT). Manchester United’s home game against Leicester City will be the club’s first match since the sacking of Erik ten Hag. Meanwhile, Aston Villa host Crystal Palace, Arsenal visit Preston, and Chelsea face Newcastle for the second time in four days.
Carabao Cup Fourth Round Matches | ||
|---|---|---|
Match | Date | Kick-Off Time (BST) |
Southampton 3-2 Stoke City | Tuesday 29th October | 19:45 |
Brentford 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday (5-4 pens) | Tuesday 29th October | 20:00 |
Brighton and Hove Albion vs Liverpool | Wednesday 30th October | 19:30 |
Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace | Wednesday 30th October | 19:45 |
Manchester United vs Leicester City | Wednesday 30th October | 19:45 |
Newcastle United vs Chelsea | Wednesday 30th October | 19:45 |
Preston North End vs Arsenal | Wednesday 30th October | 19:45 |
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City | Wednesday 30th October | 20:15 |
Information via the EFL. Correct as of 30/10/24.