Follow build-up, team news, scores & text updates of five last-16 ties in the EFL Cup, before the quarter-final draw takes place.

For the first time since 2004, the Racecourse Ground was the host of a Welsh derby between Wrexham and Cardiff City, which the Bluebirds took advantage of, winning 2-1 to book their place in the last eight of the EFL Cup. A 71st-minute goal by Will Fish was the difference between the two sides, with differing priorities making a difference.

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Yousef Salech says that reaching the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup will not distract Cardiff City from their season goal of making an instant return to the Championship. The Danish forward opened the League One side's scoring in their 2-1 win at Wrexham on Tuesday night, making a statement against their Welsh rivals from the Championship.

Chelsea are looking to bounce back from last weekend’s shocking Premier League defeat as they take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in the EFL Cup fourth round. The Blues are one of several Premier League giants looking to book a spot in the Carabao Cup quarter finals and will fancy their chances against relegation-battling Wolves.

And now, ahead of the upcoming EFL Cup clash, Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler has shared his thoughts on how his squad plans on dealing with Arsenal's threat in set-pieces.

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says a gruelling playing schedule meant he was forced into making a raft of changes to his starting side as they tumbled out of the Carabao Cup. This Friday's home game against Championship leaders Coventry City (20:00 GMT) will be Wrexham's fifth game in 14 days.