Hull City and Barnsley in Carabao Cup fourth round draw: Key dates & how to watch

Hull City and Barnsley will learn their Carabao Cup round four opponents tonight ahead of third round ties next week.
The Carabao Cup fourth round draw takes place this evening.The Carabao Cup fourth round draw takes place this evening.
The Carabao Cup fourth round draw takes place this evening.

Should the Tigers and the Tykes overcome the challenge of West Ham and Chelsea, respectively, then the pair will book their place in the last 16.

Here's everything you need to know about the draw for the fourth round:

When is the fourth round draw?

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The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup will take place on Thursday, September 17 after Brighton’s second round clash with Portsmouth, live on Sky Sports.

Laura Woods will host the draw, with former Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie picking the numbered balls out the hat.

Why is the fourth round being drawn when the third is yet to be played?

The fourth round draw will be made on an either/or basis as the round three fixtures will not yet have been completed.

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This is to help enable the EFL, clubs and broadcasters to plan with additional clarity over a busy period of fixtures.

When will the fourth round ties take place?

Fourth round ties are due to take place on the week commencing September 28, one week after the third round ties will be played.

How can I watch?

Four matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports from each round, with fixtures that are not scheduled for TV streamed online for those in the UK only.

Ties involving two EFL clubs will see the game streamed on iFollow club equivalent service. Ties involving Premier League clubs will be streamed via carabaocup.live.