Carabao Cup Fourth-Round Draw Set Wednesday

The ball numbers for the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw have been confirmed, with at least 12 clubs already securing their spots.

Among those guaranteed progression are Premier League sides Chelsea, Fulham, Liverpool, Crystal Palace, Brentford, Wolves and Brighton, alongside Championship outfits Cardiff and Swansea City. Wycombe Wanderers have also booked their place.

The fourth-round draw will be conducted on Wednesday night following Arsenal’s third-round clash with Port Vale at Vale Park. Proceedings are scheduled for 10:15pm BST but may be delayed if the tie goes to penalties.

Confirmed ball numbers for the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw:

1. Grimsby Town

2. Brentford

3. Crystal Palace

4. Swansea City

5. Barnsley or Brighton

6. Burnley or Cardiff

7. Fulham or Cambridge United

8. Lincoln City or Chelsea

9. Wigan or Wycombe Wanderers

10. Wolves or Everton

11. Wrexham or Reading

12. Liverpool or Southampton

13. Huddersfield or Manchester City

14. Tottenham or Doncaster

15. Newcastle or Bradford City

16. Port Vale or Arsenal

The draw will set up the next round of fixtures as the race for silverware intensifies.