The quarter-final draw for the 2025-26 EFL Cup is set to take place on Wednesday, 29 October. This draw will occur following the fourth-round match between Premier League teams Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, scheduled for 20:00 GMT.
Teams Entering the Draw
A total of eight teams will participate in the quarter-final draw. Notably, several prominent teams have already been knocked out of the competition, including:
- Manchester United
- Sunderland
- Leeds United
- West Ham
- Bournemouth
- Aston Villa
- Nottingham Forest
- Everton
In contrast, League Two side Grimsby, which eliminated Manchester United in the second round, remains in the competition. Other teams from the EFL that continue to compete include:
- Wycombe Wanderers
- Wrexham
- Cardiff City
- Swansea City
Quarter-Final Fixture Schedule
The quarter-final matches are set to take place in the week commencing 15 December. This timing promises an exciting stage in the EFL Cup as teams compete for a spot in the semi-finals.
Stay tuned to El-Balad for updates on the draw and further developments in the EFL Cup.
