2026–27 Carabao Cup Quarterfinal Draw: Date, Start Time, Ball Numbers, Where to watch, TV, Stream, Fixtures
The 2026-27 EFL Cup, also known as the Carabao Cup, moves into its quarter-final stage in mid-December. The fifth round is scheduled for the week of 14 December 2026, with matches played on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 December. Here is everything you need to know about the last eight.
EFL Cup Fifth Round Fixtures, Dates, Kick off times, Venues for Carabao Cup Quarters
All kick-off times are local UK time.
7:45 PM: Fleetwood Town v Everton, Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood
Tuesday 15 December 2026
4:00 PM: Liverpool v AFC Bournemouth, Anfield, Liverpool
4:00 PM: Manchester City v Bradford City, Etihad Stadium, Manchester
7:45 PM: Crystal Palace v Sunderland, Selhurst Park, London
When Are the EFL Cup Quarter-Finals?
The fifth round is officially referred to as the quarter-finals. The fixtures are scheduled for 14 and 15 December 2026, with one match on the Monday and three on the Tuesday.
How to watch the EFL Cup quarter-finals 2026-27?
United Kingdom
Sky Sports is the main rights-holder for the 2026/27 Carabao Cup in the UK, with every game live on Sky Sports channels or the Sky Sports+ streaming offering. You can also stream it with the Sky Sports app or NOW.
United States
Paramount+ carries the Carabao Cup, with plans from $8.99 a month. A limited number of games are also free on the CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Canada
DAZN has the rights.
Australia
beIN Sports shows every match, streamed through beIN Sports Connect.
South Africa
SuperSport shows the action.
EFL Cup Quarter-Final Match Previews
Fleetwood Town v Everton: Monday 14 December, Highbury Stadium
Fleetwood Town are the standout story of the round. They drew 1-1 with Arsenal in the fourth round and then won 5-3 on penalties. Everton arrive in good form after beating Newcastle United 3-1, with goals from Garner, Hackney and Barry. This is the only Monday-night tie of the round.
Liverpool v AFC Bournemouth: Tuesday 15 December, Anfield
Liverpool needed penalties to get here, edging Chelsea 6-5 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw. Bournemouth were far more comfortable, beating Aston Villa 3-0 through goals from Adli, Cook and RodrÃguez. Anfield hosts a 4:00 PM kick-off.
Manchester City v Bradford City: Tuesday 15 December, Etihad Stadium
Manchester City also went through on penalties, beating Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 after a 2-2 draw. Bradford City beat Peterborough United 2-0 thanks to goals from Gillesphey and Phillips, and now face a big step up at the Etihad. The match also kicks off at 4:00 PM.
Crystal Palace v Sunderland: Tuesday 15 December, Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace beat Fulham 1-0, with Nketiah scoring the only goal. Sunderland won a thriller against Brentford, taking a 3-2 victory with goals from Talbi, Tutierov and Fofana. This 7:45 PM kick-off at Selhurst Park closes the round.
How the Teams Reached the EFL Cup Quarter-Finals
Everton: beat Newcastle United 3-1
Fleetwood Town: drew 1-1 with Arsenal, won 5-3 on penalties
Liverpool: drew 1-1 with Chelsea, won 6-5 on penalties
AFC Bournemouth: beat Aston Villa 3-0
Manchester City: drew 2-2 with Brighton & Hove Albion, won 4-3 on penalties
Bradford City: beat Peterborough United 2-0
Crystal Palace: beat Fulham 1-0
Sunderland: beat Brentford 3-2
Three of the eight quarter-finalists got through on penalties, which shows how tight the previous round was.
Frequently Asked Questions About the EFL Cup Quarter-Finals
When are the EFL Cup quarter-finals?
They are played on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 December 2026.
Which teams are in the 2026-27 EFL Cup quarter-finals?
Fleetwood Town, Everton, Liverpool, AFC Bournemouth, Manchester City, Bradford City, Crystal Palace and Sunderland.
What time do the matches kick off?
Fleetwood v Everton and Crystal Palace v Sunderland kick off at 7:45 PM. Liverpool v Bournemouth and Manchester City v Bradford City kick off at 4:00 PM. All times are local.
EFL Carabao Cup fourth round, round of 16 Results
Fleetwood Town: drew 1-1 with Arsenal, won 5-3 on penalties
Liverpool: drew 1-1 with Chelsea, won 6-5 on penalties
AFC Bournemouth: beat Aston Villa 3-0
Manchester City: drew 2-2 with Brighton & Hove Albion, won 4-3 on penalties
Bradford City: beat Peterborough United 2-0
Crystal Palace: beat Fulham 1-0
Sunderland: beat Brentford 3-2
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