League Cup 2026/27 draw: Arsenal handed Fleetwood trip as Liverpool face Chelsea

The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup has produced some intriguing ties.

Arsenal travel to take on Fleetwood Town while Liverpool and Chelsea lock horns.

The Gunners booked their place in the last-16 with a 4-2 victory over Ipswich Town on Tuesday.

They will now travel to Lancashire to face Fleetwood, who have reached the fourth round for the first time in their history.

Fleetwood secured their historic progression with a narrow 1-0 victory over Sheffield United and will now have the chance to welcome the Premier League champions to Highbury Stadium.

Holders Manchester City have been drawn at home to Brighton & Hove Albion.

However, that tie depends on Enzo Maresca’s side overcoming Norwich City in Thursday’s final third-round fixture.

There will also be a reunion for Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso. The Blues have been drawn away to his former club Liverpool.

The two sides will meet at Anfield in what promises to be one of the most eye-catching ties of the round.

A League One representative is also guaranteed in the quarter-finals, with Bradford City and Peterborough United drawn against each other.

Bradford advanced after beating Leyton Orient, while Peterborough overcame Barnsley to secure their place in the last-16.

The remaining four ties are all Premier League affairs.

Everton will host Newcastle United, while Sunderland face a difficult home assignment against Brentford.

Fulham have been paired with Crystal Palace, while Bournemouth will host Aston Villa.

The fourth-round fixtures are scheduled for the week commencing October 26.

Carabao Cup 2026/27 fourth-round draw:

• Fleetwood Town vs Arsenal
• Manchester City/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