Carabao Cup Fourth Round 2026/27: Where to Park for Every Tie
Your matchday parking guide for all eight Carabao Cup fourth round ties.
Carabao Cup Fourth Round Fixtures 2026: Matchday Parking Guide for All Eight Ties
Eight ties, three nights, and a place in the quarter-finals on the line. The Carabao Cup fourth round lands in the last week of October, with evening kick-offs that collide head-on with rush hour traffic. Whether you're heading to Anfield for Liverpool v Chelsea or making the trip to the Fylde coast to see Fleetwood Town take on Arsenal, the fans who book their parking ahead are the ones who walk in relaxed while everyone else is still circling permit-only streets.
Here are the full Carabao Cup fourth round fixtures, with kick-off times and UK TV channels:
Tuesday 27 October: Bradford City v Peterborough United, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)
Tuesday 27 October: Fleetwood Town v Arsenal, 8pm (Sky Sports Football)
Wednesday 28 October: Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion, 7.30pm (Sky Sports+)
Wednesday 28 October: Sunderland v Brentford, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)
Wednesday 28 October: Fulham v Crystal Palace, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)
Wednesday 28 October: Bournemouth v Aston Villa, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)
Wednesday 28 October: Liverpool v Chelsea, 8pm (Sky Sports Football and ITV)
Thursday 29 October: Everton v Newcastle United, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)
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Book Carabao Cup Fourth Round Parking
Midweek cup nights leave very little margin for error. You're driving straight from work, traffic is building around the ground, and most nearby residential streets switch to matchday restrictions. Booking your space with JustPark before you set off means:
A confirmed space before you leave home, so there's no hunting for a spot as kick-off approaches.
A choice of driveways and car parks within walking distance of the ground, at a range of price points.
Parking away from restricted residential zones, helping you avoid a Penalty Charge Notice on a night when enforcement is active.
Easy extensions through the JustPark app if the tie goes to penalties and you're leaving later than planned (subject to availability).
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Where to Park for Each Carabao Cup Fourth Round Tie
Bradford City v Peterborough United at Valley Parade
Book Bradford City matchday parking near Valley Parade and park on a nearby driveway or private space within walking distance of the ground.
Travelling with Peterborough? You can also book through the Peterborough United matchday parking page.
The only all-League One tie of the round opens the action on Tuesday night. Valley Parade sits close to Bradford city centre, and demand for parking rises sharply on matchdays as fans fill the surrounding residential streets.
Parking restrictions are enforced around Valley Parade on matchdays, and traffic builds on the surrounding roads both before kick-off and after full-time.
Bradford Forster Square is the nearest train station to the ground.
Fleetwood Town v Arsenal at Highbury Stadium
Reserve Fleetwood Town matchday parking near Highbury Stadium well ahead of the night, as options close to the ground are limited and will be in high demand for this fixture.
Travelling with Arsenal? You can also book through the Arsenal matchday parking page.
Fleetwood reached the last 16 for the first time in their history, and their reward is a home tie against Arsenal. Highbury Stadium is a compact ground in a residential part of Fleetwood, so a big travelling away following will put real pressure on local parking.
Highbury Stadium is reached by car along the A585, and traffic builds on Fleetwood's main roads around matchdays.
Matchday parking restrictions operate around the ground, and nearby roads become congested before and after the game.
Fleetwood has no railway station. The Stanley Road tram stop is the closest to the ground.
Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium
Book Manchester City matchday parking near the Etihad Stadium in areas such as Miles Platting, Clayton and Beswick, within walking distance of the ground.
Travelling with Brighton? You can also book through the Brighton & Hove Albion matchday parking page.
Holders Manchester City begin their defence of the trophy at home to Brighton, with the earliest kick-off of the round at 7.30pm. That earlier start means even more overlap with Manchester's evening rush hour.
The Etihad is around a 25-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly, with trams running from Piccadilly and Victoria.
Sunderland v Brentford at the Stadium of Light
Reserve Sunderland matchday parking near the Stadium of Light and avoid the permit-only streets around the ground.
Travelling with Brentford? You can also book through the Brentford matchday parking page.
The Stadium of Light sits on Millennium Way (SR5 1SU) on the north bank of the River Wear. The surrounding streets operate under a Community Parking Management Scheme on matchdays, covering more than 60 residential roads.
Drivers typically approach via the A19 and A1231.
St Peter's and Stadium of Light Metro stations are both around a 10-minute walk from the ground.
Fulham v Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage
Book Fulham matchday parking near Craven Cottage in advance, as Controlled Parking Zones and Traffic Management Orders are enforced by Hammersmith and Fulham Council.
Travelling with Crystal Palace? You can also book through the Crystal Palace matchday parking page.
A midweek London derby on the banks of the Thames. Craven Cottage sits on Stevenage Road (SW6 6HH) next to Bishop's Park, in one of the tightest parking areas of any ground in the round.
Parking on restricted streets without a permit can lead to a fine, so a pre-booked, compliant space takes the risk out of the evening.
Bournemouth v Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium
Reserve Bournemouth matchday parking near the Vitality Stadium within walking distance of the ground.
Travelling with Aston Villa? You can also book through the Aston Villa matchday parking page.
The Vitality Stadium sits in Boscombe, around three miles east of Bournemouth town centre. Its compact size and residential setting make parking competitive, particularly for a fixture against Premier League opposition.
Event-day parking restrictions are enforced around the stadium, and roads close to the ground get congested after the final whistle.
Pokesdown station is around a 15-minute walk from the ground.
Liverpool v Chelsea at Anfield
Book Liverpool matchday parking near Anfield as early as possible, as spaces close to the ground fill quickly for high-profile fixtures.
Travelling with Chelsea? You can also book through the Chelsea matchday parking page.
The standout tie of the round, and the only one shown live on ITV as well as Sky Sports Football. Anfield sits in a busy residential area around two miles from Liverpool Lime Street, and demand for parking will be at its peak.
Most streets near Anfield are permit-only on matchdays, with active parking enforcement.
Areas such as Walton, Kirkdale, Everton and Tuebrook are well placed for a walk to the ground.
Everton v Newcastle United at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Reserve Everton matchday parking near Hill Dickinson Stadium and park legally outside the restricted zone.
Travelling with Newcastle? You can also book through the Newcastle United matchday parking page.
The round closes on Thursday night on the Liverpool waterfront. Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock is surrounded by a Football Match Parking Zone enforced by Liverpool City Council, and some nearby roads close on matchdays.
Restrictions are tightest around Bramley-Moore Dock and Vauxhall, closest to the stadium.
Liverpool city centre is an option for drivers who want to combine parking with pre-match plans.
For every other ground, browse our football stadium parking guides.
Carabao Cup FAQs
What is the Carabao Cup?
The Carabao Cup is the sponsored name for the EFL Cup, also known as the League Cup. It's a straight knockout competition for the 92 clubs in the Premier League, Championship, League One and League Two, with the final played at Wembley Stadium.
What is the difference between the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup?
The Carabao Cup is run by the EFL and is open only to the 92 Premier League and EFL clubs. The FA Cup is run by the Football Association and is open to hundreds of clubs, including non-league sides.
How does the Carabao Cup work?
Every tie is a single match except the semi-finals, which are played over two legs. EFL clubs enter in the first round, with Premier League clubs joining in later rounds, and the competition runs from August through to the final in the spring.
Why is it called the Carabao Cup, and what was it called before?
The competition is named after its title sponsor, Thai energy drink brand Carabao, which has sponsored it since the 2017/18 season. Before that it was known by a series of sponsor names, including the Milk Cup, Littlewoods Cup, Rumbelows Cup, Coca-Cola Cup, Worthington Cup, Carling Cup and Capital One Cup.
When do Premier League teams enter the Carabao Cup?
Premier League clubs not playing in European competition join in the second round. Clubs competing in UEFA competitions enter in the third round.
Does the Carabao Cup go straight to penalties?
Yes. Every round up to the semi-finals goes straight to a penalty shoot-out if the score is level after 90 minutes, with no extra time. Extra time is only played after the second leg of the semi-finals and in the final.
Are there parking restrictions on Carabao Cup matchdays?
Yes. Matchday restrictions apply to cup ties in the same way as league games, with permit-only streets and enforcement zones around many grounds. Booking a JustPark driveway or car park space within walking distance means you're parked legally and don't need to check every street sign on arrival.
Live Near a Carabao Cup Ground? Rent Out Your Driveway
Midweek cup nights bring thousands of fans into residential streets around every ground in this round, and many of them are looking for somewhere to park. Even if you're not going to the match, your empty driveway could be earning on the night.
Rent out your driveway with JustPark for free, and choose exactly when your space is available.
Hosts near sports grounds can earn up to 57% more annually by setting event-specific pricing for fixture days. Find out how to set scheduled pricing for matchdays.
Book Your Carabao Cup Fourth Round Parking Today
With evening kick-offs, rush hour traffic and matchday restrictions around every ground, leaving parking until you arrive is a gamble.
Book your space with JustPark before you set off, and arrive relaxed, on time, and ready for kick-off.
