Overview
- Fourth-round fixtures will be played on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 October, confirming ties across both nights.
- Holders Newcastle host Tottenham, while Liverpool face Crystal Palace, Arsenal meet Brighton, and Wolves play Chelsea in all-Premier League matchups.
- Wrexham face Cardiff in a rare all-Welsh tie that is their first meeting since 2002, with reports noting three Welsh clubs have reached this stage for the first time.
- Swansea host Manchester City, as lower-league involvement continues with Grimsby vs Brentford and Wycombe vs Fulham also on the slate.
- The quarter-final draw takes place on Wednesday 29 October, with the ties provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 15 December 2025.