EFL have announced details of the fourth round draw in 2025-26 Carabao Cup.
The draw will take place live on Sky Sports on Wednesday 24 September following the conclusion of Port Vale’s tie against Arsenal, with Simon Thomas hosting the draw presentation whilst Jamie Redknapp and Michael Brown will draw the ties.
Unlike the three previous rounds, there will be no restrictions placed on this draw with the winner of reigning champions, Newcastle’s tie against Bradford handed ball number 14.
Last season’s runner-up, Liverpool are ball number 8, whilst Chelsea came from behind to defeat Lincoln City to secure their spot in the draw as ball number 4.
Brighton’s reward for making history in the competition with 6-0 wins in consecutive rounds following victory at Barnsley is ball number two.
Fourth Round matches will be played across 28-29 October 2025 with all fixtures live on Sky Sports.
| Ball Number | Team |
| 1 | Brentford |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| 3 | Cardiff City |
| 4 | Chelsea |
| 5 | Crystal Palace |
| 6 | Fulham |
| 7 | Grimsby Town |
| 8 | Liverpool |
| 9 | Swansea |
| 10 | Wolves |
| 11 | Wrexham |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers |
| 13 | Manchester City |
| 14 | Newcastle United |
| 15 | Arsenal |
| 16 | Tottenham Hotspur |