Carabao Cup quarter-final draw date, time, ball numbers and how to follow as last eight ties decided

Carabao Cup quarter-final draw takes place Wednesday, October 28 at around 10:15pm following Liverpool v Chelsea, with ties scheduled for December 15–16.

The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw will be held on Wednesday, October 28, immediately after the conclusion of Liverpool v Chelsea on Sky Sports and ITV, expected at around 10:15pm. Former Wolves defender Conor Coady and ex-Chelsea player Graham Le Saux will conduct the draw. The quarter-final matches themselves are scheduled for December 15 and 16, with the final set for March 21.

There are 13 Premier League clubs remaining in the tournament. Defending champions Manchester City are among the contenders, alongside Arsenal, who face League Two side Fleetwood Town this week. A League One team will also reach the quarter-finals after Bradford City and Peterborough United play on Tuesday. Fleetwood manager Matt Lawlor said his side won't be overawed by Arsenal, while Gunners boss Mikel Arteta emphasised the importance of respecting every opponent.