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Man City learn Carabao Cup quarter-final opponents as Maresca’s team land another favourable home tie

Manchester City came from behind twice to beat Brighton on penalties in the EFL Cup fourth round. Find out who will await them in the quarter-finals.

By Ben Gray · Man City Square

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 11:20 PM

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Manchester City will host League One side Bradford City in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
Enzo Maresca's side advanced after beating Brighton 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw.
Bradford City reached the quarter-finals by eliminating Rochdale, Burnley, Leyton Orient, and Peterborough United.

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Manchester City will face EFL League One side Bradford City at the Etihad Stadium in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. The draw handed Enzo Maresca's side a third consecutive home tie in the competition after they advanced on penalties following a 2-2 draw with Brighton on Wednesday night.

Bradford City reached the last eight after defeating Rochdale, Burnley, Leyton Orient, and Peterborough United. The quarter-final match is expected to be scheduled around mid-December, marking the first competitive meeting between Manchester City and Bradford City since March 2002.

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