The Carabao Cup 2026/27 fourth-round draw has produced a blockbuster meeting between Liverpool and Chelsea, while Arsenal have been handed an away trip to League Two side Fleetwood Town.

The last-16 fixtures will be played during the week commencing October 26, with the winners progressing to the quarter-finals.

Manchester United were beaten by Brighton at Old Trafford, and the Seagulls will potentially take on Manchester City if Enzo Maresca’s men beat Norwich City in their Round 3 match.

The biggest fixture of the round will see Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield. Liverpool reached the fourth round after beating Tottenham Hotspur 3-1, while Chelsea booked their place with a thrilling 6-3 victory over Leeds United. The tie will also see Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso return to Anfield.

Carabao Cup 4th Round Full 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

Arsenal, meanwhile, have been drawn away against Fleetwood Town. The League Two side earned their place in the last 16 by eliminating Championship club Sheffield United, while Arsenal progressed with a 4-2 victory over Ipswich Town.

Another fixture to watch is Everton vs Newcastle United, while Bournemouth vs Aston Villa and Sunderland vs Brentford provide three more all-Premier League contests.

The final tie involving Manchester City remains dependent on their third-round clash with Norwich City. The winner will host Brighton, who reached the fourth round after defeating Manchester United 3-2 at Old Trafford.

With eight ties featuring 16 clubs, the fourth round promises a mix of Premier League clashes and potential giant-killing opportunities as teams compete for a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

What happened in Carabao Cup last Season?

Last season, Manchester City emerged winners with a 2-0 win over Arsenal in the final.