The Carabao Cup, officially known as the EFL Cup, heats up as defending champions Manchester City prepare to face Brighton & Hove Albion in a highly anticipated Fourth Round clash. This midweek fixture, set to unfold at the Etihad Stadium, promises a thrilling contest as both Premier League sides vie for a coveted spot in the quarter-finals. With the tournament progressing, every match becomes a do-or-die affair, and fans worldwide are eager to witness which team will advance in their pursuit of silverware. Fleetwood Town Shocks Arsenal to Eliminate Premier League Champions from EFL Cup 2026-27 via Penalties.

Match Details

The crucial EFL Cup 2026-27 Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Kick-off is set for 19:30 GMT (01:30 AM IST on Oct 29). The encounter will take place at Manchester City's home ground, the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.

Live Streaming and Telecast Information

Here's where fans can catch the Manchester City vs Brighton, EFL Cup 2026-27 Fourth Round match live:

Recent Form and Head-to-Head

Manchester City enters this fixture looking to bounce back from a recent 1-2 loss to Aston Villa in their Premier League outing, having recorded a form of W-L-W-W-L in their last five matches. Brighton, similarly, aims to return to winning ways after a goalless draw in the Conference League and a 0-2 defeat against Liverpool in the Premier League, giving them a recent form of W-W-W-D-L. Kylian Mbappe Issues Apology to China Following 'Dictator' Remark and Subsequent Brand Backlash.

Head-to-head encounters between these two clubs have often been closely contested, with two of their last three outings ending in a draw. Notably, past home matches for City against Brighton saw a 2-2 draw in March 2025 and a 1-1 draw in January 2026.

As the Carabao Cup journey continues, this Fourth Round fixture promises to be a captivating showdown between two Premier League giants. Don't miss out on the action as Manchester City and Brighton battle it out for a place in the next stage of the competition.