The stage is set for an exciting set of fixtures in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, with four high-profile match-ups grabbing headlines as the competition enters its decisive phase. The draw was conducted following the conclusion of the Round Four ties, and fans can look forward to some thrilling clashes when the quarter-finals kick off the week commencing December 15, 2025.
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Official Quarter-Final Fixtures Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace Mikel Arteta's Arsenal will face fellow Londoners Crystal Palace, who recently knocked last season’s finalists Liverpool out of the competition.
Cardiff City vs. Chelsea League One’s Cardiff City—the only non-Premier League side left—have been rewarded with a home tie against Chelsea, who saw off Wolves in the previous round.
Manchester City vs. Brentford Defending Premier League champions Manchester City will play host to Brentford after coming from behind to defeat Swansea City.
Newcastle United vs. Fulham Newcastle, the holders of the Carabao Cup, will continue their defense at St James’ Park against Fulham.
When Are the Matches? All four quarter-final matches are scheduled for the week beginning December 15, 2025. The exact dates and kick-off times are expected to be confirmed soon.
What’s at Stake? With only eight teams left in the competition, the stakes could not be higher. Premier League giants like Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Newcastle remain strong favorites, but the presence of Cardiff City—a lower-league underdog—adds a classic cup drama element to this year’s tournament.
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Source: BBC Sport: Newcastle host Fulham & Cardiff face Chelsea in quarters Sky Sports: Carabao Cup quarter-final draw Goal.com: Carabao Cup 2025-26 fixtures & results EFL: Carabao Cup Quarter-Final draw confirmed