LONDON, ENGLAND — The draw for the quarter-final of this season’s Carabao Cup was conducted on Wednesday night. This followed the conclusion of the fourth-round ties.
The draw produced several exciting fixtures. Fleetwood Town, who eliminated Arsenal, will take on either Everton or Newcastle. Holders Manchester City will host Bradford. There will also be an all-Premier League tie between Liverpool and Bournemouth.
The Quarter-final Ties
The confirmed fixtures are:
Fleetwood vs Everton/Newcastle
Manchester City vs Bradford
Crystal Palace vs Sunderland
Liverpool vs Bournemouth
These fixtures will be played during the week commencing December 14, 2026.
Fleetwood’s Historic Run
Fleetwood Town’s clash with either Everton or Newcastle is the standout tie. The League Two side produced one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history by knocking out Arsenal on penalties.
Their reward is a home tie against Premier League opposition. It promises to be a memorable occasion for the club and its fans.
Holders Manchester City
Manchester City will be confident of progressing. They host Bradford at the Etihad Stadium.
City are the defending champions and will be keen to retain the trophy. Bradford will be aiming to cause an upset.
All-Premier League Clash
Liverpool will host Bournemouth in an all-Premier League tie. Both teams will be eager to reach the semi-finals.
Crystal Palace will face Sunderland in the other quarter-final. It is another exciting matchup.
What This Means
The quarter-final draw has set up some intriguing ties. The competition remains open, with several teams harbouring hopes of lifting the trophy.
For Fleetwood, the run has already been a massive success. They will be hoping to continue their fairy-tale journey.
What Happens Next
The ties will be played in December. The winners will progress to the semi-finals.
For now, the focus is on the upcoming fixtures. Fans are eagerly anticipating the matches.
