Ball numbers, how to watch live, fixture dates, potential opponents – Carabao Cup Quarter-Final draw | OneFootball

The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw is now finally upon us, and here is everything you need to know in order to keep up to date with proceedings.

A number of matches will take place to conclude the fourth round of the competition prior to Wednesday night’s draw procedure, following on from two ties completed in the round 24 hours prior.

Southampton defeated Stoke City at St Mary’s Stadium to reach the last-eight of the tournament via a 3-2 scoreline, while Brentford had to defeat Sheffield Wednesday in a penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw in normal time.

Among the fixtures taking place prior to the draw on Wednesday night are Brighton & Hove Albion’s meeting with Liverpool on the south coast, Newcastle United taking on Chelsea in the north-east, and Manchester United hosting Leicester City at Old Trafford.

For Pep Guardiola and Manchester City, their meeting is an away trip against Tottenham, which marks the start of a run of four consecutive away fixtures across three competitions in the next two weeks.

Ahead of the final run of fixtures in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, here is everything you need to know ahead of the quarter-final draw in this season’s competition!

When will the quarter-final draw take place?

The quarter-final draw of the 2024/25 Carabao Cup will take place on Wednesday night, and immediately after the fourth round tie between Tottenham and Manchester City.

How can I watch the quarter-final draw?

The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports after Tottenham and Manchester City’s fourth round tie in north London on Wednesday night.

What ball number are Manchester City?

Manchester City will be ball number 8 if they are able to defeat Tottenham in the fourth round.

Which teams have qualified for the quarter-final?

1. Brentford

2. Southampton

3. Aston Villa or Crystal Palace

4. Brighton & Hove Albion or Liverpool

5. Manchester United or Leicester City

6. Newcastle United or Chelsea

7. Preston North End or Arsenal

8. Tottenham Hotspur or Manchester City

When will quarter-final matches be played?

The Carabao Cup quarter-final matches will take place on week commencing 17 December.

As such, that would mean that Manchester City’s quarter-final tie would follow a home Premier League clash against Manchester United, and be followed by a visit to Aston Villa on the weekend.