Fleetwood Town welcomes Arsenal for an exciting Carabao Cup match tonight, bringing together two teams that share the same stadium name. Matt Lawlor's squad advanced past Championship team Sheffield United thanks to an own goal by Rhys Norrington-Davies. Meanwhile, a pair of goals from Max Dowman propelled the Gunners to a 4-2 triumph against Ipswich in the third round. Consequently, both organizations now prepare to battle with a shared moniker. SunSport explains the reason behind the shared designation between Fleetwood's venue and the legendary former home of Arsenal.
Why is Fleetwood Town's stadium called Highbury?
The home ground of Fleetwood Town receives its title from the street situated immediately beside the facility. Positioned on the south-western border of Memorial Park in Fleetwood, Lancashire, the venue sits directly behind Highbury Avenue. Numerous supporters connect the Highbury moniker with Arsenal, which used its historic north London stadium until 2006. Still, no past connection exists between the two teams or their facilities. The former Arsenal venue derived its title from the London neighborhood housing it, whereas the Fleetwood facility took its designation straight from the nearby road. This naming coincidence draws attention as Fleetwood prepares to face Premier League winners Arsenal. This marks the initial competitive clash between the clubs, bringing Arsenal to a venue named Highbury for a competitive fixture for the first time in twenty years.
How can I watch Fleetwood vs Arsenal?
- Fleetwood vs Arsenal will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event
- Fans can also stream the entire action NOW TV.
- This Carabao Cup fourth round fixture kicks off at 8pm GMT.
- Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the match through our live blog.
