Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Full Fixtures and Dates

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Key Takeaways

Fleetwood Town will host Everton or Newcastle United in the quarter-finals.
Manchester City will welcome Bradford City to the Etihad Stadium.
Crystal Palace will face Sunderland at Selhurst Park.
Liverpool will host Bournemouth in an all-Premier League tie.
The quarter-finals are scheduled for the week commencing 14 December.
Fleetwood Town’s opponent depends on the outcome of the Everton–Newcastle fourth-round match.

The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw has set up several intriguing clashes, with Manchester City, Liverpool and Crystal Palace discovering their opponents for the next stage. Fleetwood Town have also secured a place in the last eight and will face either Everton or Newcastle United, depending on the outcome of their remaining fourth-round fixture.

With places in the semi-finals at stake, the eight remaining teams will now prepare for the next stage of the competition, scheduled for the week commencing 14 December.

Fleetwood Town Await Everton or Newcastle

Fleetwood Town will host either Everton or Newcastle United in the quarter-finals after eliminating Arsenal, the Premier League champions, in a penalty shootout on Tuesday.

The League Two club have emerged as the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition. Their opponents will be confirmed after Everton and Newcastle meet at Hill Dickinson Stadium in the final fourth-round fixture on Wednesday, October 29.

The outcome will determine which Premier League side travels to Fleetwood for a place in the semi-finals.

Manchester City Draw Bradford City

Defending champions Manchester City will welcome Bradford City to the Etihad Stadium.

City advanced after overcoming Brighton and Hove Albion in a penalty shootout, while Bradford’s reward is a quarter-final meeting with the reigning holders.

The tie will give Bradford an opportunity to test themselves against one of the competition’s leading sides as they pursue a place in the semi-finals.

Crystal Palace to Face Sunderland

Crystal Palace will take on Sunderland at Selhurst Park after knocking Brentford out of the Carabao Cup.

The fixture offers both clubs a route into the semi-finals, with Palace set to enjoy home advantage in the quarter-final tie.

Liverpool Set for Bournemouth Clash

Liverpool will host Bournemouth in an all-Premier League quarter-final after defeating Chelsea in a dramatic penalty shootout at Anfield.

Chelsea’s coach, Xabi Alonso, was quoted as playing down the significance of the competition following the defeat, with the Premier League described as the club’s main priority.

QUOTE BLOCK — Xabi Alonso on the Carabao Cup

“This is the least important competition for us,” he said.

QUOTE BLOCK — Chelsea’s Premier League priority

“The Premier League is the main focus.”

The comments suggest that Chelsea’s immediate attention remains on their league campaign following their Carabao Cup exit.

Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Full Fixtures

The quarter-final matchups are listed below:

Fleetwood Town vs Everton or Newcastle United
Manchester City vs Bradford City
Crystal Palace vs Sunderland
Liverpool vs Bournemouth

Fleetwood Town’s opponents remain conditional on the result of the Everton–Newcastle fixture. The other three ties are listed as stated in the supplied draw report.

When Will the Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals Be Played?

The quarter-final matches are scheduled for the week commencing 14 December.

The eight remaining teams will compete for places in the semi-finals as the Carabao Cup moves closer to its concluding stages.

For Fleetwood Town, the draw presents the prospect of another major test after their elimination of Arsenal. Manchester City, Liverpool and Crystal Palace will also look to turn their quarter-final opportunities into a place in the last four.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which teams are in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals?

The listed quarter-finalists are Fleetwood Town, Everton or Newcastle United, Manchester City, Bradford City, Crystal Palace, Sunderland, Liverpool and Bournemouth. Fleetwood’s opponent will be confirmed after Everton and Newcastle play their remaining fourth-round fixture.