EFL Cup quarter-final draw confirmed
The quarter-final draw for the EFL Cup has been made, with matches scheduled for mid-December 2026.
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The organizers of the EFL Cup have conducted the draw for the quarter-final stage, without waiting for the final match of the Round of 16 between Everton and Newcastle to conclude.
The resulting fixtures are as follows:
Fleetwood Town vs Everton / Newcastle
Manchester City vs Bradford City
Crystal Palace vs Sunderland
Liverpool vs Bournemouth
The quarter-final ties are scheduled to take place during the week commencing December 14, 2026.