Carabao Cup semi-final draw: Time, dates, Newcastle United ball number & scary Liverpool fact
Newcastle United supporters have a spring in their step today after reaching a second Carabao Cup semi-final in two years.
Eddie Howe became the first Toon boss since Sir Bobby Robson to guide the Magpies to two cup semi-finals - with supporters eagerly awaiting tonight’s draw. A convincing 3-1 victory over Brentford booked a date with destiny against either Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur.
Thousands of Newcastle fans flocked to the capital in 2023 to roar on Howe’s men and they are just two games from doing the same again. Could this finally be the year when the Magpies end their 69-year wait without domestic silverware?
Eyes across Tyneside will be fixed on the TV when the draw takes place later today. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the event.
When is the Carabao Cup draw?
The draw will take place following Spurs vs Man United, the only quarter-final fixture left to play. With that game kicking off at 8pm, expect the draw to commence at 10.15pm - providing the match does not go to a penalty shoot-out.
How to watch the Carabao Cup draw?
The channels that will show Spurs vs Man United, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR, will broadcast the draw. Sky Sports will also stream the draw via their YouTube channel. Alternatively, you can follow our chief Newcastle reporter, Jordan Cronin, for live reaction on social media.
Ball numbers
The numbers are yet to be confirmed but, as soon as they are, this page will be updated will the full details.
Trivia
Newcastle will be praying they are not drawn against Liverpool later today. Regardless of their dominant league position, the Magpies have not won at Anfield since 1994. Over two legs, a trip to Merseyside would be a daunting task.
They have also not won in 16 attempts at home or away against the Reds. Likewise, Arsenal is another bogey team to avoid, with Newcastle’s only win at the Emirates coming in November 2010.