round draw start time, ball numbers and TV details as Liverpool discover fate

Carabao Cup fourth-round draw start time, ball numbers and TV details as Liverpool discover fate

The Carabao Cup fourth round draw is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24 - here's everything you need to know

Four Premier League clubs are set to compete on Wednesday ahead of the Carabao Cup draw, as Liverpool stamped their place in the next round on Tuesday.

The Reds defeated Southampton 2-1 to make it to the fourth round, but they will have to await the outcome of more games on Wednesday in order to discover their fate. Manchester City are off to Huddersfield and Arsenal are heading to Port Vale.

Meanwhile, Tottenham are hosting League One's Doncaster while Newcastle are hoping to dodge an upset at home against Bradford. Brighton, Cardiff City, Fulham, Wrexham, Wycombe, Wolves and Chelsea joined the Reds in securing their spots in the draw.

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They're joined by Swansea, Crystal Palace, Grimsby Town and Brentford, with the lower league teams still making waves in the cup competition. As we approach the fourth-round draw, Liverpool Echo has all the details you need to know.

When is the Carabao Cup fourth round draw?

The draw for the next round of Carabao Cup fixtures is set for Wednesday, 24 September. It will commence after the final match, Port Vale vs Arsenal, which starts at 8pm BST.

The live draw is expected to kick off around 10pm. However, this could change if the Gunners' match goes to penalties after the full 90 minutes.

Where can I watch the Carabao Cup fourth round draw?

The draw will be aired on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football. Sky will also stream the draw on their YouTube channel and other social media platforms, free of charge.

Which teams are in the fourth round draw?

There will be 16 teams in the fourth round draw, each with a unique ball number. Here's a glimpse at who has progressed so far and who we are still waiting to see:

Grimsby Town

Brentford

Crystal Palace

Swansea City

Brighton & Hove Albion

Cardiff City

Fulham

Chelsea

Wycombe Wanderers

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wrexham

Liverpool

Huddersfield Town or Manchester City

Tottenham Hotspur or Doncaster Rovers

Newcastle United or Bradford City

Port Vale or Arsenal

When will the fourth round matches take place?

All matches are set for the week commencing Monday, 27 October, with the majority of games likely to be played on Tuesday, October 28 or Wednesday, October 29. The precise timings will be confirmed once the draw is finalised.

All fourth round ties are single-leg, with the first team drawn on Wednesday hosting the match.

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