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Fleetwood Town hosts Arsenal in Carabao Cup fourth round match

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Fleetwood Town hosts Arsenal in Carabao Cup fourth round match

Summary

Fleetwood Town faces Arsenal in the Carabao Cup fourth round at 8 PM GMT. This match takes place at Highbury, a venue located 250 miles northwest of Arsenal's former home ground. Fleetwood have reached this stage after impressively defeating Chesterfield, Shrewsbury, and Sheffield United without conceding a goal. Arsenal, the reigning English champions, will seek to avoid an upset against the League Two side. The match is currently ongoing.

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Key Details

•Match kicks off at 8 PM GMT at Highbury, Fleetwood Town's home.
•Fleetwood Town currently sits in 18th place in League Two.
•Fleetwood have won all previous Cup matches without conceding.
•This is the first meeting between Fleetwood Town and Arsenal.

Latest Updates

6:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — Fleetwood Town v Arsenal: Carabao Cup fourth round – live

What they're saying

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⚽ League Cup updates from the 8pm GMT kick-off ⚽ Cod Army welcome Gunners to Highbury | Mail Niall Some Arsenal fans spent years pining for one more game at Highbury Stadium; tonight, they finally get their wish. This particular Highbury is 250 miles northwest of Islington – the home of Fleetwood Town, a team the Gunners have never played before. While their League Two form could hardly be less remarkable (18th place, with 14 points from 13 games), Fleetwood have picked off Chesterfield, Shrewsbury and second-tier Sheffield United in the Carabao Cup without conceding a goal, earning a last-16 glamour tie against the English champions. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Niall McVeigh

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