Carabao Cup draw LIVE!
The much anticipated quarter-final draw has taken place, with three all-Premier League ties to look forward to before Christmas. Arsenal’s reward for beating Brighton is a London derby at home to Crystal Palace which means another reunion for Eberechi Eze and his former club.
Chelsea edged out Wolves at Molineux and have been paired with the lowest-ranked side left in the competition Cardiff after they saw off a fightback from Wrexham to earn bragging rights in the all-Welsh affair on Tuesday night. Brentford were among the first three names in the hat after making easy work of Grimsby Town and will face a daunting trip to Manchester City who came from behind to beat Swansea.
Completing the draw was the holders Newcastle after they knocked out Tottenham. Another home tie awaits the Magpies as they will welcome Fulham to St James’ Park. The Cottagers had to come from behind and then win a nervy penalty shootout at Wycombe to secure their spot. Follow back coverage below of the draw for the quarter-finals of the 2025-26 Carabao Cup!
Carabao Cup quarter-final draw
- Arsenal drawn at home to Crystal Palace
- Chelsea handed Cardiff test
- Carabao Cup quarter-final dates
Looking ahead
22:42 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal vs Crystal Palace is perhaps the standout tie of the Carabao Cup quarter-final given they met at the same stage last season with the Gunners running out 3-2 winners.
Of course, the Eberechi Eze factors adds intrigue to the upcoming showdown.
Elsewhere, Chelsea will be happy with their draw as they face the lowest ranked team left in the competition - League One Cardiff.
Meanwhile, Man City and Newcastle will be favourites to reach the semi-final having been paired with Brentford and Fulham respectively.
Quarter-final dates
22:39 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneA reminder that those Carabao Cup quarter-final ties are pencilled in for the week commencing Monday, December 15, 2025.
Carabao Cup quarter-final draw in full
22:38 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal vs Crystal Palace
Cardiff vs Chelsea
Man City vs Brentford
Newcastle vs Fulham
Carabao Cup draw
22:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNewcastle vs Fulham
Carabao Cup draw
22:36 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMan City vs Brentford
Carabao Cup draw
22:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCardiff vs Chelsea
Carabao Cup draw
22:34 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneArsenal vs Crystal Palace
Here we go!
22:34 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt is time now!
Mark Chapman has taken charge, Jamie Redknapp and Jobi McAnuff have taken their places for the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw.
Four ties to be drawn - let’s go!
Big ties in prospect
22:31 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThere are some huge Carabao Cup quarter-final ties in prospect when you consider Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and the holders Newcastle are in the draw.
Just eight remain 🏆
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NOT LONG NOW!
22:29 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Carabao Cup quarter-final draw is coming up next!
Eddie Howe on Newcastle defending the Carabao Cup
22:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne"It means so much, hopefully we get a home draw."
Chelsea player ratings
22:21 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneChelsea crashed out of the Carabao Cup at this stage last season, but tonight they beat Wolves to seal a quarter-final place.
Here's how we rated Enzo Maresca's side following their 4-3 win at Molinuex.
Tottenham player ratings
22:19 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham have fallen at the hands of the holders Newcastle.
Not a great night for Thomas Frank’s side as they bow out at the fourth-round stage after reaching the semi-finals last season.
Here’s our player ratings from St James’ Park!
Draw simulation
22:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAs we wait for the actual draw, we’ve decided to have some fun by using a knockout stage simulator to determine who the remaining eight teams could face.
The results were fascinating with Arsenal facing Crystal Palace in addition to Chelsea locking horns with Manchester City.
A sign of things to come?
Arsenal player ratings
22:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTwo goals, another clean sheet and a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-final for Arsenal.
An impressive night’s work for the Gunners and here’s how they fared in the 2-0 win over Brighton!
Here’s the dates for the rest of the Carabao Cup…
22:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneQuarter-finals
Week commencing December 15, 2025
Semi-finals
First legs: Week commencing January 12, 2026
Second legs: Week commencing February 2, 2026
Final
March 22, 2026
When will the quarter-final ties be played?
22:02 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe quarter-final ties are pencilled in for the week commencing Monday, December 15, 2025.
Ball numbers
21:58 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere are the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw ball numbers
1. Brentford
2. Cardiff
3. Fulham
4. Arsenal
5. Crystal Palace
6. Newcastle
7. Man City
8. Chelsea
Holders through
21:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNewcastle have beaten Tottenham to join Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea in the hat for the quarter-final draw.
Arsenal overcame Brighton at home 2-0, City came from behind to beat Swansea and Chelsea edged out Wolves in a seven-goal thriller.
Liverpool fall
21:49 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLast season’s beaten Carabao Cup finalists Liverpool have crashed out at the fourth-round.
Reds lost 3-0 at home to Crystal Palace as their slump in form continues.
Fish volley earns Welsh bragging rights for Cardiff over Wrexham
21:25 , Alex YoungWill Fish's thumping volley secured League One side Cardiff a spot in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals as Wrexham were punished for their poor performance in Tuesday's all-Wales encounter.
The Red Dragons' dreams of reaching the last eight of the competition for the first time since 1978 went up in smoke as the ambitious Championship outfit fell to a disheartening defeat at a subdued SToK Cae Ras.
Wrexham substitute Kieffer Moore equalised against his former club, who had deservedly led through Yousef Salech, but Cardiff were not to be denied as Fish's fizzing finish earned a 2-1 victory in the sides' first meeting in 21 years.
The Bluebirds are in the quarter-final draw for the first time since they reached the 2011-12 final following a triumph to cherish in north Wales.
Wrexham were booed at the break after Phil Parkinson's side put in a ponderous first-half display in which Salech scored an early opener and the impressive Rubin Colwill struck a free-kick off the crossbar.
Substitute Moore's towering header breathed new life into the hosts, but Fish's strike ensured there was no memorable comeback story for the next series of 'Welcome to Wrexham'.
Fulham survive huge scare to dump out Wycombe
21:12 , Alex YoungFulham survived a mighty scare to edge past Wycombe 5-4 on penalties to progress to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw at Adams Park.
Josh King scored his first goal in senior football to equalise for the Premier League side at the start of the second half after Cauley Woodrow netted in the fourth minute against his former club.
The League One side then held out as Marco Silva's team put them under waves of pressure, surviving a heart-stopping moment deep in added time when Anders Hagelskjaer cleared Kevin's strike off the line.
In the shoot-out that followed, Fulham twice missed the chance to win it as Ryan Sessegnon and Jonah Kusi-Asare were denied by goalkeeper Will Norris.
But the hosts could not take advantage and after Donnell McNeilly's kick was saved by Benjamin Lecomte, Issa Diop thumped in the winner.
Brentford thump giant-killers Grimsby
21:00 , Alex YoungBrentford cruised into the last eight of the Carabao Cup with a clinical 5-0 win at Blundell Park that ended Grimsby's impressive run in the competition.
The Mariners famously beat Manchester United here in the second round and saw off Championship side Sheffield Wednesday in round three, but a raucous crowd was subdued by two goals in five first-half minutes as the Bees established a 3-0 lead at the interval.
Mathias Jensen opened the scoring from 20 yards, Keane Lewis-Potter headed home a second and Reiss Nelson effectively put the tie to bed before the break.
Fabio Carvalho, thought to be keen on a move away from the club, added a fourth from the penalty spot and substitute Nathan Collins headed in a fifth.
Keith Andrews' side will now have their sights on reaching a first major cup final after a professional display from a side showing nine changes from their Premier League win over Liverpool at the weekend.
What happened last night?
20:53 , Alex YoungThree names are already in the hat after one thumping, one huge derby and one nailbiting penalty shootout.
Coming up is our recap of Tuesday night’s action.
How to watch the Carabao Cup draw
20:45 , Alex YoungTV channel: In the UK, the Carabao Cup draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports News.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can tune in online via the Sky Go website and app.
Good evening
20:29 , Alex Young...and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw.
The competition has stepped up a gear this week with the fourth-round ties, as 16 teams are whittled down to the final eight.
Three names are already in the hat, with five more currently battling it out to join them.
When is the Carabao Cup draw?
10:51 , Alex YoungThe draw will take place at 10.30pm tonight, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, following the conclusion of Newcastle United vs Tottenham on Sky Sports.
Should the game go to penalties, then the draw will be delayed.
Mark Chapman will host the draw, alongside pundits Jamie Redknapp and Jobi McAnuff.
