When is Carabao Cup fourth-round draw? Time, date, ball numbers and how to watch live

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The Carabao Cup third round kicks off this week, with the remaining Premier League sides entering the fray – all hoping to avoid the shock exit that befell Manchester United in round two

The draw for the fourth-round of the Carabao Cup is right around the corner(Image: Getty Images)

The Carabao Cup, renowned as one of football’s most unpredictable knockout competitions, rarely disappoints when it comes to drama. This season’s second round proved no different, as Manchester United were sensationally dumped out by League Two minnows Grimsby Town in one of the competition’s greatest upsets.

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Newly-promoted Premier League pair Sunderland and Leeds also crashed out against lower-league opposition, leaving fans with the sense that this year’s tournament could be one of the most open and varied in recent memory. With the nation’s biggest clubs now entering the mix, the stage is set for even more shocks.

The third-round kicks off this week with several intriguing David vs Goliath clashes. And as attention begins to shift towards the fourth-round draw, here’s everything you need to know, courtesy of Mirror Football.

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When is the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw?

The 2025 Carabao Cup fourth-round draw is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24. It will take place live following the conclusion of that evening’s third-round clash between Port Vale and Arsenal, which kicks off at 8pm BST.

The live draw is expected to begin around 10pm, though the exact start time will depend on the duration of the match – which could go to penalties if nothing separates the teams after 90 minutes.