The 2025/26 Carabao Cup Round 4 draw ended with many thrilling fixtures: Arsenal and Liverpool must confront challenging rivals, whereas Man City has an easier route.
Following the conclusion of Round 3 with victories from various teams Premier League, the Round 4 draw took place immediately after the Arsenal win over Port Vale. The draw produced four all-Premier League ties, promising intense battles.
The highlight is the clash at St. James’ Park, where reigning champions Newcastle host Tottenham. This match is expected to be fiercely competitive as both sides show strong ambitions in this season’s Carabao Cup.
Among other notable fixtures, Arsenal will face Brighton at Emirates, Liverpool will host Crystal Palace at Anfield, and Chelsea will travel to Molineux to meet Wolves. These are genuine tests, making it difficult for Arsenal and Liverpool to advance easily.
Man City – a team eager to claim every trophy – is considered the luckiest in this round. They only need to visit Swansea, a Welsh side. With superior squad depth, Pep Guardiola’s team is highly favored to progress far.
This season’s Carabao Cup also marks a historic moment as all three Welsh clubs reached Round 4. Wrexham will face Cardiff in a fiery derby, while Swansea meets Man City. It is a rare occasion for Welsh football to have such a strong presence in an English cup round.
Another intriguing fixture is the showdown between Grimsby and Brentford. Grimsby, who shocked everyone by eliminating Manchester United in the previous round, will continue their fairy tale journey against a Premier League side. Additionally, Wycombe Wanderers will host Fulham at Adams Park, which promises surprises as well.
With these results, Round 4 of the Carabao Cup is set to ignite with top-class matches. While Liverpool and Arsenal must be wary of strong opponents, Man City is expected to advance comfortably, continuing their quest for the title this season.
Carabao Cup Round 4 draw results for 2025/26 (matches from October 27):
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