When is the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw? Date, time and ball numbers with Man City in action

The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup is fast approaching, with Manchester City set to face Huddersfield in the third round tie at the Accu Stadium

Manchester City are in Carabao Cup action against Huddersfield Town tonight, looking to book their place in the fourth round.

The competition is renowned for its potential to produce shock results, and it certainly didn't disappoint in the second round. Grimsby Town from League Two caused a major upset by defeating Manchester United, and newly promoted Sunderland and Leeds both fell to lower-league teams.

Grimsby continued to defy expectations in the third round, eliminating Championship side Sheffield Wednesday. These unexpected exits underscore that this year's cup could be one of the most open and unpredictable in recent memory, and Pep Guardiola's side will be hoping to avoid the potential banana skin against League One opposition.

As focus starts to shift towards the fourth-round draw, the MEN brings you everything you need to know...

When is the Carabao Cup fourth round draw?

The draw for the 2025 Carabao Cup fourth round is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24. It will take place live following the conclusion of Port Vale vs Arsenal, which kicks off at 8pm BST.

The live draw is anticipated to start around 10pm, although this is dependent on whether or not the Gunners go to penalties after 90 minutes.

How do I watch the Carabao Cup fourth round draw?

The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football. As per usual, Sky will also stream the draw on their Sky Sports Football YouTube channel and across its social media platforms free of charge.

The Port Vale vs Arsenal coverage kicks off from 7pm, with the draw taking place immediately after the final whistle.

Which teams are in the fourth round draw?

The 16 teams that progress from the third round will be included in the draw.

Here's a glimpse at the remaining teams - and the ball numbers to keep an eye on:

1. Grimsby Town
2. Brentford
3. Crystal Palace
4. Swansea City
5. Barnsley or Brighton & Hove Albion
6. Burnley or Cardiff City
7. Fulham or Cambridge United
8. Lincoln City or Chelsea
9. Wigan Athletic or Wycombe Wanderers
10. Wolverhampton Wanderers or Everton
11. Wrexham or Reading
12. Liverpool or Southampton
13. Huddersfield Town or Manchester City
14. Tottenham Hotspur or Doncaster Rovers
15. Newcastle United or Bradford City
16. Port Vale or Arsenal

When are the fourth round matches scheduled?

They're scheduled for the week commencing Monday, October 27, with most matches likely to be played on Tuesday, October 28 or Wednesday, October 29. Exact timings will be confirmed post-draw.

All ties are single-leg, with the first team drawn hosting.

When will the third round matches conclude?

The final third-round fixtures take place tonight.

Manchester City will make the trip to Huddersfield, Newcastle host Bradford City, Tottenham take on Doncaster and Port Vale eye a huge upset at home to Arsenal.