When is the Carabao Cup draw? Start time, quarter-final ball numbers and how to watch on TV | OneFootball

The Carabao Cup ramps up this week as some of English football’s biggest hitters vie for a place in the quarter-finals.

The fourth round has served up a number of all-Premier League ties, meaning we are guaranteed to see top-flight sides fall as the pack whittles down to eight.

Struggling Liverpool play host to bogey side Crystal Palace at Anfield, while holders Newcastle face the toughest test of their title defence so far as Thomas Frank’s Tottenham come to town.

The Football League contingent of Cardiff City, Wrexham, Wycombe Wanderers and competition minnows Grimsby Town will also compete on Tuesday evening, hoping to stay alive beyond the fourth round.

When is the Carabao Cup draw?

The draw will take place on Wednesday October 29 and will be expected to begin following the conclusion of the final fourth-round tie between Newcastle and Tottenham. It is expected to start around 10.15pm GMT although could be delayed if the game ends in a draw after 90 minutes goes to penalties.

Viewers in the UK can watch the draw live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports News, as well as streaming service Sky Go. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription. It will also be available for free via the Carabao Cup social media channels.

Carabao Cup ball numbers

To be confirmed.

The quarter-final fixtures are set to take place during the week commencing Monday 15 December with most matches kicking off on the evening of Tuesday 16 December or Wednesday 17 December.

Here are the dates for the remaining rounds of Carabao Cup action.