1987–88 Football League Cup
The 1987–88 Football League Cup was the 28th season of the Football League Cup, a knockout competition for England's top 92 football clubs.
The competition began on 17 August 1987, and ended with the final on 24 April 1988. The final was played between Luton Town and holders Arsenal. The match, played at Wembley Stadium in front of 95,732 spectators, was won by Luton Town by 3–2.
Fourth round
Bury v Manchester United was switched to Old Trafford.| Home team | Score | Away team | Date |
| Arsenal | 3–0 | Stoke City | 17 November 1987 |
| Aston Villa | 1–2 | Sheffield Wednesday | 18 November 1987 |
| Bury | 1–2 | Manchester United | 18 November 1987 |
| Everton | 2–1 | Oldham Athletic | 17 November 1987 |
| Ipswich Town | 0–1 | Luton Town | 17 November 1987 |
| Manchester City | 3–1 | Watford | 17 November 1987 |
| Oxford United | 2–1 | Wimbledon | 18 November 1987 |
| Reading | 0–0 | Bradford City | 18 November 1987 |