Carabao Cup semi-final draw confirmed as Newcastle United beat Fulham
- The Carabao Cup semi-final draw has been conducted, pairing Chelsea against the winner of the Arsenal versus Crystal Palace quarter-final.
- The other semi-final tie will see current holders Newcastle United face Manchester City.
- Chelsea secured their place in the last four with a 3-1 victory over Cardiff, while Newcastle defeated Fulham 2-1.
- Manchester City advanced to the semi-finals after beating Brentford 2-0.
- The semi-final first legs are scheduled for mid-January 2026, with the second legs in early February 2026, leading to the final at Wembley on 22 March 2026.