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Fleetwood Town to Host Arsenal in Carabao Cup Fourth Round

League Two side Fleetwood Town will host Premier League champions Arsenal in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, following Fleetwood's historic win over Sheffield United.

  • Fleetwood Town will play Premier League champions Arsenal in the Carabao Cup fourth round.
  • Fleetwood reached this stage for the first time in their history by beating Sheffield United 1-0.
  • The fourth round matches are scheduled for the week commencing 26 October.

League Two club Fleetwood Town is set to host Premier League champions Arsenal in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. This marks a historic achievement for the Lancashire side, who reached this stage for the first time after a 1-0 victory against Sheffield United on Wednesday night.

Arsenal secured their spot in the next round by defeating Ipswich Town 4-2 on Tuesday. Other notable fixtures in the draw include a potential clash between holders Manchester City and Brighton, should City overcome Norwich, and a Premier League showdown as Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso visits his former club Liverpool.

League One teams Bradford and Peterborough will also compete for a quarter-final place. The fourth round matches are scheduled to take place during the week commencing 26 October.

Why this matters: This draw presents a significant challenge and opportunity for League Two Fleetwood Town against top-tier opposition, marking a historic moment for the club.

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