According to a report by daily post Nigeria on Thursday October 29, 2026, The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw has set up an exciting last-eight, with lower-league side Fleetwood Town among the teams hoping to continue their remarkable run.

The draw was held on Wednesday night after the fourth-round ties were completed. Fleetwood, who stunned Arsenal to reach the quarter-finals, will face either Everton or Newcastle. Their opponents will be confirmed once that fourth-round match has been played.

Holders Manchester City will welcome Bradford, giving the League Two club a chance to test themselves against the reigning champions.

Meanwhile, Liverpool and Bournemouth will meet in an all-Premier League contest, with both sides aiming to move one step closer to Wembley.

Crystal Palace will take on Sunderland in the remaining quarter-final. The fixture offers both clubs an opportunity to strengthen their cup campaigns and secure a place in the semi-finals.

Fleetwood Town vs Everton or Newcastle, Manchester City vs Bradford, Crystal Palace vs Sunderland, Liverpool vs Bournemouth  

The quarter-final matches are scheduled for the week commencing December 14. With a place in the semi-finals at stake, the ties promise plenty of intrigue from Fleetwood’s bid to build on their upset against Arsenal to Bradford’s challenge against Manchester City.

The draw has produced a mix of top-flight encounters and a chance for lower-league teams to make headlines.

Fans will now look ahead to the remaining fourth-round result and the December ties, which will determine the four clubs progressing to the next stage of the competition.