Ball numbers, how to watch, fixture dates, potential opponents – 2025/26 Carabao Cup fourth round draw

Manchester City could find out their opponents for the fourth round of the 2025/26 Carabao Cup on Wednesday night as their fixture list further intensifies.

Pep Guardiola and his players have entered the competition at the third round stage with an away trip to face off against League One side Huddersfield Town at the Accu Stadium on Wednesday night.

It is the third competition City have competed in within the space of the last 10 days, having come off the back of high-profile clashes against Manchester United and Arsenal in the Premier League, and Napoli in the UEFA Champions League following the international break.

Performances have improved dramatically following the earlier season struggles in August, with victories against their local rivals and the Italian champions followed up by a 1-1 draw on the road at the Emirates Stadium.

But having named the same starting line-up in all three of those matches, Pep Guardiola is expected to make wholesale changes when he takes on the Terriers, hoping to reach the fourth round of the League Cup once again.

Now, as Manchester City and their star-studded prepare to kick-off the latest edition of the Carabao Cup history, here are all of the details for the fourth round draw procedure!

When is the Carabao Cup fourth round draw?

The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup will take place on Wednesday 24 October following the conclusion of Arsenal’s third-round visit to Port Vale.

It will begin at approximately 10:20PM (BST).

How to watch the Carabao Cup fourth round draw live?

The draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK.

How does draw for the Carabao Cup fourth round work?

A total of 16 teams will enter the draw, which will consist of the winners of the 16 third-round matches.

Seven Premier League sides have so far secured a spot in the fourth round, with a further four attempting to secure their spot ahead of the draw on Wednesday night.

Carabao Cup fourth round fixture dates

Fourth-round ties are scheduled to be played in the week commencing October 27.

Carabao Cup fourth round draw ball numbers

1. Brentford
2. Brighton & Hove Albion
3. Cardiff City
4. Chelsea
5. Crystal Palace
6. Fulham
7. Grimsby Town
8. Liverpool
9. Swansea City
10. Wolverhampton Wanderers
11. Wrexham
12. Wycombe Wanderers
13. Manchester City
14. Newcastle United
15. Arsenal
16. Tottenham Hotspur