Everton learn potential Carabao Cup quarter-final opponents as Moyes' men handed golden chance
In an unusual turn of events, given the scheduling, Everton and opponents Newcastle United already know who will await them, ahead of going head-to-head at Hill Dickinson Stadium. If both needed any extra motivation, well they were handed it by Graeme Le Saux and Conor Coady during Wednesday night's quarter-final draw.
So, find out who the Toffees are battling to take on for a place in the semi-finals.
Carabao Cup confirmed quarter-final draw
Fleetwood Town vs Everton or Newcastle United
Liverpool vs Bournemouth
Crystal Palace vs Sunderland
Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth
After Fleetwood Town's historic upset, knocking out Arsenal on penalties on Tuesday, the Cod Army have been handed another Premier League opponent at Highbury. Given that Matt Lawlor's team are currently 18th in EFL League Two, they are by far the lowest-ranked side remaining in the competition so, despite proving what they are capable of, are surely the team everyone wanted to face.
When will Fleetwood Town vs Everton potentially take place?
If Everton do beat Newcastle, their clash with Fleetwood will take place in-between Premier League away games against Brighton on Sunday 13 December and Nottingham Forest on Saturday 19 December.
Thus, the Carabao Cup tie is guaranteed to take place on Wednesday 16 December, if indeed it does involve the Blues.
How good is Everton's head-to-head record vs Fleetwood Town?
Matches Played: 2.
Everton Wins: 2. Draws: Zero. Fleetwood Town Wins: Zero.
Everton have won both previous meetings with Fleetwood Town, both coming in the Carabao Cup in the last six years. Back in 2020, Carlo Ancelotti's team were 5-2 winners in Lancarshire, with Richarlison at the double, while Alex Iwobi, Bernard and Moise Kean were the other scorers.
Two years later, this time with a crowd in attendance, Demarai Gray was the only scorer as Frank Lampard's team prevailed at Highbury. Evertonians will be hoping for something similar come December.
How will I be able to watch Fleetwood Town vs Everton in the Carabao Cup?
In the UK & Ireland, all 92 Carabao Cup matches are broadcast by Sky Sports, across their various channels. Free to air terrestrial broadcaster ITV also have the rights to one tie per round.
Around the world, other EFL Cup broadcasters include the following:
United States: CBS Sports and Paramount+.
Australia, New Zealand, France and Arab world: beIN SPORTS.
Canada and Japan: DAZN.
Africa: SuperSport MaXimo.
South and Central America: ESPN.
Germany, Austria and Switzerland: Sky Sport.
South Asia: FanCode.
