The Carabao Cup is truly hitting its stride, and the biggest moment for the remaining teams is almost here: the fourth-round draw. It’s all going down right after the highly anticipated clash between Manchester United and Brighton on Wednesday, September 16, as the competition entrants get whittled down ahead of a quarter-final place.
The Big Reveal: When and Where to Tune In
Get ready, because this draw isn’t waiting around for anyone! It’s slated to kick off sometime after 10 PM BST, immediately following the final whistle of that 8 PM BST Manchester United vs. Brighton third-round tie. If you’re looking to catch all the tension live, Sky Sports is your go-to destination. Pien Meulensteen will be at the helm, with Jamie Redknapp and Ashley Young on deck to pull those crucial ball numbers. What’s wild is there’s no regionalisation or pre-draw to worry about, meaning any of the 16 remaining sides could face each other. This is where English football’s secondary cup competition truly hots up.
The Road to Mayhem: Who’s Left Standing and What’s Ahead
The journey through the third round has already delivered some wild results. We’ve seen Bournemouth absolutely crush Lincoln City 4-0, Crystal Palace roll over Middlesbrough 3-0, and Sunderland edge out Hull City 1-0. Millwall fell to Newcastle United with a 1-0 score, and Chelsea put on a show in a 6-3 thriller against Leeds United. Tonight, Tuesday September 15, there’s more action with Peterborough United facing Barnsley, West Ham taking on Fulham, Ipswich squaring off against Arsenal, and a massive showdown between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur. Reading also plays Brentford. Tomorrow, Wednesday September 16, it’s Everton against Wolves, Fleetwood Town battling Sheffield United, Coventry City taking on Aston Villa, and of course, that pivotal Manchester United vs. Brighton match that decides the draw’s start time. Manchester City even play Norwich City on Thursday, September 17. The ball numbers themselves? Those will be confirmed Wednesday morning across the EFL’s channels.
Once those balls are drawn and the matchups are set, the stage is officially prepared for the Round Four ties to electrify during the week commencing October 26. Remember, these are all single-legged affairs, meaning every match is a winner-take-all fight for a spot in the quarter-finals. With some sizeable ties almost guaranteed, you just know these matchups are going to be appointment viewing.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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