Holders Manchester City will host Bradford City as they continue their bid to retain the trophy. Crystal Palace have been drawn against Sunderland, while Liverpool will welcome Bournemouth in another tie featuring two Premier League sides.
Fleetwood Town, who eliminated Arsenal from the competition, will face either Everton or Newcastle United. Their opponent will be confirmed after Everton and Newcastle complete their outstanding fourth-round tie.
The draw was conducted on Wednesday night following the conclusion of the fourth-round fixtures, with the matchups setting up a varied last-eight lineup involving established top-flight clubs and teams from lower divisions.
The quarter-final fixtures are:
- Fleetwood Town vs Everton or Newcastle United
- Manchester City vs Bradford City
- Crystal Palace vs Sunderland
- Liverpool vs Bournemouth
The matches are scheduled for the week commencing December 14, 2026. Each tie offers a place in the semi-finals, bringing the remaining clubs closer to the season’s first major domestic cup final.
Manchester City will be aiming to defend their title, while Liverpool and Bournemouth face a direct contest for a semi-final place. Fleetwood’s run has also drawn attention after their elimination of Arsenal, although their next challenge will depend on the outcome of the Everton-Newcastle fixture.
Kick-off times and exact dates for individual matches should be confirmed through the competition’s official schedule.
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Manchester City will host Bradford City, while Liverpool face Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Crystal Palace meet Sunderland, and Fleetwood Town will play either Everton or Newcastle United, with the matches scheduled for the week beginning December 14. The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw has produced four fixtures, including an all-Premier League meeting between Liverpool and Bournemouth.Holders Manchester...
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- Manchester City will host Bradford City, while Liverpool face Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
- Crystal Palace meet Sunderland, and Fleetwood Town will play either Everton or Newcastle United, with the matches scheduled for the week beginning December 14.
- The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw has produced four fixtures, including an all-Premier League meeting between Liverpool and Bournemouth.Holders Manchester City will host Bradford City as they continue their bid to retain the trophy.
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Manchester City will host Bradford City, while Liverpool face Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Crystal Palace meet Sunderland, and Fleetwood Town will play either Everton or Newcastle United, with the matches scheduled for the week beginning December 14. The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw has produced four fixtures, including an all-Premier League meeting between Liverpool and Bournemouth.Holders Manchester...
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October 29, 2026
