In an exciting development for football fans, Ipswich Town will face Arsenal in the third round of the Carabao Cup. The match is set to occur at Portman Road, marking the first encounter between the two teams since April 2025, when Arsenal secured a convincing 4-0 victory at the same venue during a Premier League match.

Arsenal, who are eager to reclaim the Carabao Cup title, reached the final last season but fell short against Manchester City at Wembley. The Gunners have previously won the competition twice, in 1987 and 1993, and they are determined to add a third trophy to their cabinet this season.

Ipswich Town advanced to this stage of the tournament by defeating Leicester City 3-1 in the second round. Under the management of Gary O'Neil, Ipswich has started the 2026/27 season positively, recently beating Sunderland 2-1 at home.

The match against Arsenal is scheduled for the week commencing September 14, with exact dates, kick-off times, and ticket information to be announced soon. This matchup promises to be an exciting clash as both teams look to make their mark in this year's Carabao Cup.