The draw for the 2024/25 Carabao Cup fourth round has set up some thrilling encounters, with Manchester City taking on Tottenham Hotspur in a much-anticipated clash, while reigning champions Liverpool face a tough away fixture against Brighton and Hove Albion.
The draw, which was done on Thursday, promises intense competition as the tournament enters the round of 16.
In another exciting all-Premier League matchup, Manchester United will play Leicester City at Old Trafford, setting up a high-stakes encounter between two clubs with rich histories. Aston Villa, who have been in good form this season, will host Crystal Palace at Villa Park in what could be a closely contested game.
Three Championship teams remain in the competition, hoping to cause upsets and advance further. Sheffield Wednesday will travel to Brentford, Stoke City will play Southampton, and Preston North End will host Arsenal in what is expected to be a challenging match for the lower-league side.
One final fixture for the fourth round is yet to be confirmed, as Newcastle United and AFC Wimbledon’s third-round tie was delayed and rescheduled for October 1. The winner of that match will face Chelsea, adding another layer of anticipation to the tournament.
The fourth-round matches are scheduled to take place during the week starting October 29, 2024. The Carabao Cup, also known as the EFL Cup, follows a knockout format, with teams competing in single-elimination matches. After the fourth round, only eight teams will remain in the competition, vying for a place in the semi-finals.
Full Fourth-Round Draw:
- Brentford vs Sheffield Wednesday
- Southampton vs Stoke City
- Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City
- AFC Wimbledon/Newcastle United vs Chelsea
- Manchester United vs Leicester City
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool
- Preston North End vs Arsenal
- Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace
