Carabao Cup quarter-finals confirmed: Man City host Bradford, Liverpool face Bournemouth

The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw concluded Wednesday night, setting four single-leg ties for the week of December 14. Holders Manchester City welcome League Two Bradford City to the Etihad. Liverpool travel to Bournemouth in an all-Premier League showdown. Crystal Palace host Championship side Sunderland at Selhurst Park. Fleetwood Town, giant-killers after eliminating Arsenal 2-1, await the winner of the Everton vs Newcastle replay.

For Nigerian fans tracking Super Eagles prospects: Alex Iwobi (Fulham), Semi Ajayi (West Brom), and Joe Aribo (Southampton) exited in earlier rounds. Nathan Tella's Burnley also departed. Remaining Nigerian-eligible players to watch include Calvin Bassey (Fulham, out), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, not in competition), and any academy prospects in Palace, Sunderland, or Fleetwood setups.

The quarter-finals are single-leg — winners advance to two-legged semi-finals in January. Manchester City aim for a third consecutive title. Fleetwood's fairytale run continues against Premier League opposition. Liverpool vs Bournemouth offers the most evenly matched Premier League duel.

Match dates and kick-off times will be confirmed by the EFL next week, with TV selections likely moving some fixtures. Which quarter-final tie has the best upset potential — Fleetwood's giant-killing or Bradford's Etihad mission?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/29/carabao-cup-2026-2027-quarter-final-fixtures-confirmed-full-list-2/