EFL Cup 2025/26. The semifinal draw has been completed

Three quarterfinal matches of the 2025/26 EFL Cup were played this week, determining almost all of the semifinalists, after which the draw for the next round took place.

Details: Chelsea managed to beat Cardiff 3–1, Manchester City overcame Brentford 2–0, while Newcastle edged past Fulham 2–1. Following the clash between the Magpies and the Cottagers, the draw for the EFL Cup semifinals was held.

In the rescheduled quarter-final match, Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace in a penalty shootout. The match ended 1–1 after regulation time, with Arsenal prevailing 8–7 in the shootout.

EFL Cup semifinal pairings

• Chelsea vs Arsenal
• Newcastle vs Manchester City

The first legs of the League Cup semifinals will be played in the week beginning January 12, with the return legs scheduled for the week starting February 2.

Reminder: The EFL Cup quarterfinal between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, which was initially scheduled for this week, has been postponed.