Carabao Cup Quarterfinal Draw Set: Eight Teams Battle for Coveted Wembley Dreams

The eight clubs vying for the 2025–26 Carabao Cup discovered their upcoming opponents on Wednesday evening as the competition progresses to its next phase.

Crystal Palace's prize for defeating Liverpool for the third occasion across all tournaments this campaign is a journey to Arsenal, who are seeking their first silverware since 2020.

Defending champions Newcastle United overcame Tottenham Hotspur in the week's eighth and concluding fourth round match and will now welcome Fulham to their home ground.

League One side Cardiff City, advancing after eliminating Wrexham in an all-Welsh fourth round encounter this week, are set to take on Chelsea. The Welsh outfit previously reached the showpiece in 2012, falling to Liverpool.

Following their comeback victory against Swansea City, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are scheduled to welcome Brentford to the Etihad Stadium.

2025–26 Carabao Cup Quarterfinal Draw

When are the Carabao Cup Quarterfinals?

The four quarterfinal matches are scheduled for the week beginning December 15.