The EFL have confirmed that the Carabao Cup fourth round draw will take at Stadium MK on Wednesday, August 25.
The draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports following Liverpool's clash with MK Dons, with Laura Woods once again overseeing proceedings.
Sunderland are looking to reach the last 16 of the competition for the first time since 2016 but must get past Premier League opposition in Sheffield United.
The third round ties take place on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, with Southampton's clash with Portsmouth the standout encounter on Tuesday evening, while reigning champions Manchester City take on Preston North End on the same night.
Then 24 hours later, both Manchester United and Chelsea take on lower league opposition at home.
United welcome Rochdale to Old Trafford in a Greater Manchester derby, while Grimsby Town are the visitors to Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool are the most successful side in League Cup history, lifting the trophy on eight occasions and appearing in 12 Finals.
They last won the competition in 2012, when they defeated Cardiff City 3-2 on penalties under then manager Kenny Dalglish.
The fourth round ties will take on week commencing October 28, with this year's final taking place on Sunday March 1 at Wembley Stadium.
