Fleetwood Town, a League Two club based in Lancashire, has reached the fourth round of the Carabao Cup for the first time in their history following a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United. Their achievement earned them a notable home match against Arsenal, the reigning Premier League champions managed by Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal progressed to this stage after defeating Ipswich Town 4-2. The upcoming fourth-round fixtures also include Manchester City hosting Brighton at the Etihad Stadium, provided City defeat Norwich in their pending match. Chelsea’s manager, Xabi Alonso, will face Liverpool, his former club, as Premier League rivals meet in the competition.
Other Fourth Round Matches
In addition to Fleetwood’s fixture against Arsenal, League One sides Bradford City and Peterborough United will compete for a quarter-final spot after wins over Leyton Orient and Barnsley respectively. The remaining fourth-round matches are all Premier League encounters: Fulham will host Crystal Palace, Bournemouth will face Aston Villa at home, Brentford will travel to Sunderland, and Everton will welcome Newcastle United.
Dates and Schedule
The fourth round of the Carabao Cup is scheduled for the week commencing October 26, providing fans with several compelling fixtures across multiple tiers of English football.
