EFL Cup Semi-Final Draw: How to watch, fixture dates, potential opponents, Man United ball number

Manchester United will find out their EFL Cup semi-final opponents on Wednesday 11th January after Erik ten Hag’s side beat Charlton Athletic 3-0 in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.

The Reds provided a comfortable scoreline in a game that was much less so. The League One outfit provided a solid account of themselves at Old Trafford on the night, but two late goals from Marcus Rashford solidified victory after Antony’s first-half opener.

United have now scored nine goals and conceded twice in their EFL Cup journey so far this season. It began with a 4-2 win against Aston Villa in November at Old Trafford in the third-round, where Alejandro Garnacho assisted twice after coming off the bench.

Then in the first game following the World Cup in December, United comfortably dispatched Championship Burnley 2-0 in the fourth-round.

Ten Hag’s men will be eager to find out their opponents for the semi-final, with an aim to reach the club’s first domestic final since 2018.

When is the EFL Cup semi-final draw?

The EFL Cup semi-final draw will be conducted live on Wednesday 11 January 2023 following the conclusion of Southampton vs Manchester City (20:00pm) in the quarter-finals of the competition.

How to watch the EFL Cup semi-final draw?

The EFL Cup semi-final draw will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.

You will also be able to get live updates on Twitter from UtdDistrict.

When are EFL Cup semi-final fixtures being played?

The EFL Cup two-legged semi-final fixtures will be played on consecutive weeks with the first coming the week commencing on Monday 23 January 2023.

The second-leg of the ties will be played on the week beginning Monday 30 January 2023.

United also have an FA Cup fifth-round encounter against Reading being played between the 27-30th January 2023.

Who can Manchester United play in the EFL Cup semi-final?

Newcastle United

Southampton or Manchester City

Nottingham Forest or Wolves

What is Manchester United’s ball number for the EFL Cup semi-final draw?

The ball numbers for the semi-final draw are TBC.