Sunderland will host Brentford in the EFL Cup fourth round.
The Stadium of Light fixture takes place late next month. The competition draw paired Liverpool against Chelsea at Anfield. This heavyweight collision guarantees a major trophy contender will exit before the quarter-finals.
Régis Le Bris guided Sunderland into this stage following their Hull City win earlier this month. The Anfield clash significantly clears the field of heavyweights. Arsenal must visit League Two side Fleetwood Town. Meanwhile, Everton host Newcastle United, and Fulham face Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage. Bournemouth will also welcome Aston Villa to the Vitality Stadium.
Balancing Premier League Demands
Le Bris must now carefully evaluate his domestic and cup priorities. The Sunderland head coach faces complex squad decisions after their recent penalty drama against Arsenal. A congested late-autumn calendar awaits the first team. Brentford secured their fourth-round progression after a Fabio Carvalho strike condemned Reading to elimination. The London club now travels to Wearside.
October Brentford Clash Confirmed
Fourth-round matches are scheduled for the week commencing October 26. The wider draw continues to shape the tournament’s latter stages. If Manchester City defeat Norwich City on Thursday, they will host Brighton. The Seagulls advanced after overturning a two-goal deficit to beat Manchester United.
Sunderland turn their immediate attention back to the Premier League campaign. Le Bris takes his side to face Manchester City on Sunday.
