Tottenham Hotspur now know their opponent in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The draw occurred Wednesday night, after Port Vale played Arsenal. Spurs secured their spot after a 3-0 victory over Doncaster Rovers. The Lilywhites were assigned ball number fourteen for the draw.
Tottenham Hotspur drawn against Newcastle United in Carabao Cup
Two former Tottenham players participated in the draw. Jamie Redknapp and Michael Brown were both responsible for picking the teams. Tottenham will now face Newcastle United in the fourth round. The match is scheduled to be played at St James’ Park.
Games are scheduled for the week of Monday, October 27. Most matches will likely be on Tuesday, October 28, or Wednesday, October 29. Specific times will be announced later. Before that, Tottenham will play Everton away in the Premier League on Sunday.
Thomas Frank faces selection dilemma after League Cup draw
Tottenham will host Chelsea in North London shortly after the cup match. This will give Thomas Frank much to consider regarding team selection. The current manager will have to balance priorities.
Spurs hope to improve in the competition after their semi-final exit in the 2024/25 season. Ange Postecoglou watched his side lose 4-0 in the second leg against Liverpool. That defeat eliminated them despite a 1-0 first-leg lead.
Spurs aim to repeat 2008 Carabao Cup triumph
Tottenham last won the Carabao Cup in 2008. They beat Chelsea 2-1, with Dimitar Berbatov and Jonathan Woodgate scoring. The club will aim for a similar result this year.
The full draw is as follows: Arsenal versus Brighton, Grimsby Town versus Brentford, Swansea City versus Manchester City, Newcastle United versus Tottenham Hotspur, Wrexham versus Cardiff City, Liverpool versus Crystal Palace, Wolves versus Chelsea, and Wycombe Wanderers versus Fulham.
The draw presents a challenging but exciting opportunity for Tottenham Hotspur. Balancing Premier League ambitions with a cup run will test the squad’s depth and the manager’s tactical flexibility. Fans will be eager to see how the team navigates this busy period and whether they can replicate their past success in the competition.
