The Carabao Cup quarter-final lineup is officially set after a thrilling round of fourth-round matches that delivered high drama, major shocks, and standout performances across England. Eight teams — Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Brentford, and Cardiff City — will now battle it out for a place in the semi-finals, with the draw held late on Wednesday night, October 29, 2025.
The biggest shock came at Anfield, where Crystal Palace pulled off a stunning 3-0 victory over defending Premier League champions Liverpool, deepening the crisis surrounding manager Arne Slot. The result marked Palace’s third straight win over Liverpool this season, as Eberechi Eze and Odsonne Édouard inspired a historic triumph that silenced the home crowd.
Elsewhere, Chelsea edged a pulsating 4-3 win over Wolves, securing their quarter-final spot in dramatic fashion. Arsenal continued their fine form with a 2-0 victory over Brighton, led by goals from Bukayo Saka and teenage prodigy Ethan Nwaneri, while Manchester City eased past Swansea 3-1 to keep their treble hopes alive. Newcastle United also advanced with a convincing 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur, sealing a strong statement of intent.
On Tuesday night, Cardiff City became the story of the round, defeating Wrexham 2-1 in an all-Welsh showdown to become the only non-Premier League side in the last eight. Fulham also survived a nerve-wracking penalty shootout against Wycombe Wanderers, winning 5-4 after a tense 1-1 draw. Brentford, meanwhile, dismantled Grimsby Town 5-0, underlining their growing threat in the competition.
The quarter-final matches are scheduled for the week commencing Monday, December 15, with most fixtures expected on December 16 and 17. With heavyweights and dark horses alike still in the mix, the road to Wembley just got a lot more unpredictable.