The quarter-final fixtures for the 2026/27 Carabao Cup have been confirmed following Wednesday’s fourth-round matches.
League Two side Fleetwood Town, who stunned Arsenal to reach the last eight, will face either Everton or Newcastle United, depending on the outcome of their fourth-round meeting on Thursday.
Holders Manchester City will take on Bradford City, while Liverpool have been drawn against Bournemouth in an all-Premier League tie.
The remaining quarter-final will see Crystal Palace host Sunderland, setting up another top-flight clash in the competition.
Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Fixtures
- Fleetwood Town vs Everton or Newcastle United
- Manchester City vs Bradford City
- Crystal Palace vs Sunderland
- Liverpool vs Bournemouth
The quarter-final matches are scheduled to take place during the week commencing December 14, 2026. Exact dates and kick-off times are expected to be confirmed later.
Fleetwood’s progress has been one of the major stories of this season’s competition after they eliminated Arsenal on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
Bradford City also reached the quarter-finals after defeating Peterborough United 2-0, while Manchester City advanced by beating Brighton & Hove Albion on penalties.
Liverpool overcame Chelsea in a shootout, Bournemouth defeated Aston Villa 3-0, Crystal Palace beat Fulham 1-0, and Sunderland secured a 3-2 victory over Brentford.
With the draw now complete, the eight remaining teams will turn their attention to the quarter-finals and a place in the semi-finals.
