Mikel Arteta’s side now face back-to-back away trips to Burnley and Slavia Prague over the next week, with huge games against the likes of Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Chelsea also coming up in November. Follow Arsenal vs Brighton reaction live below, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal will take on Brighton in the fourth round of the 2025/2026 Carabao Cup. Fans in the USA can watch all the action live on television or stream it online through available broadcast options.

This Carabao Cup tie between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion takes place at the Emirates Stadium in north London on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Kickoff is set for 7:45 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, which is 3:45 p.m. ET or 12:45 p.m. PT in the US, and 6:45 a.m. AEDT on Thursday morning in Australia.

Brighton & Hove Albion beat Arsenal when they faced off in the Carabao Cup back in 2022–23, when Mikel Arteta’s side suddenly emerged as title contenders, but the Spaniard then didn’t possess the strength in depth at his disposal now.

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Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has gifted tickets to 40 children for tonight’s Carabao Cup clash with Brighton. Odegaard surprised children on Tuesday, who were taking part in a half-term football camp at Arsenal’s commuting centre, ‘The Hub’, by Emirates Stadium.

Cardiff City of League One, through after knocking out Wrexham in an all-Wales fourth round tie this week, will now face Chelsea. The Bluebirds reached the final back in 2012, losing to Liverpool. Meanwhile, after coming from behind to beat Swansea City, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City will now be due to host Brentford at the Etihad Stadium.

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman is seemingly in contention to feature for the side in their upcoming Carabao Cup clash with Brighton. The 15-year-old has already played a role for the Gunners this season, after impressing Mikel Arteta in senior training.