The Carabao Cup third round is currently taking place, with the fourth round draw set to take place when all of the midweek cup action is concluded
The Carabao Cup fourth round draw awaits as those teams that have qualified prepare to learn their next opponents.
The second round saw one of the biggest upsets in recent history, with Manchester United being knocked out by fourth-tier Grimsby Town. Premier League clubs Sunderland and Leeds also succumbed to lower-league teams, indicating that this year’s competition could be particularly open.
Third round fixtures began last week with Swansea City, Brentford, Crystal Palace and Grimsby all advancing, with the Mariners causing another upset, this time knocking out Sheffield Wednesday.
Action in the third round continues tonight and tomorrow, with Liverpool and Chelsea among the big guns in action, before Manchester City, Tottenham and Arsenal play on Wednesday.
Here, the Daily Star Sport takes a look at all you need to know about the competition’s fourth round.
When is the Carabao Cup fourth round draw?
The fourth round draw is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24. It will take place following the Port Vale vs Arsenal match, which kicks off at 8pm BST.
The live draw is slated for around 10pm, but this could change depending on whether the Port Vale and Arsenal match wraps up in regular time or heads into penalties.
How to watch the fourth round draw?
Fans can tune into Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football to watch the draw. Sky will also be streaming it on their YouTube channel, Sky Sports Football, and across social media platforms at no cost.
The pre-match coverage for Port Vale vs Arsenal kicks off at 7pm, with the draw taking place immediately after the final whistle.
Which teams are in the draw?
The 16 victors from the third round will be in the mix. Four squads have already booked their spots: Grimsby, Brentford, Crystal Palace and Swansea.
Here’s a look at the remaining teams – and the ball numbers to keep an eye on:
- Grimsby Town
- Brentford
- Crystal Palace
- Swansea City
- Barnsley / Brighton
- Burnley / Cardiff City
- Fulham / Cambridge United
- Lincoln City / Chelsea
- Wigan Athletic / Wycombe Wanderers
- Wolves / Everton
- Wrexham / Reading
- Liverpool / Southampton
- Huddersfield Town / Manchester City
- Tottenham / Doncaster Rovers
- Newcastle / Bradford City
- Port Vale / Arsenal
When will the fourth round matches kick off?
They’re scheduled for the week commencing Monday, October 27, with most likely to be held on Tuesday, October 28 or Wednesday, October 29. The official start times will be announced once the draw is complete.
All matches are single-leg affairs, with the first team drawn playing host.