Drone Halts Fleetwood vs Arsenal Carabao Cup Match at Highbury Stadium

On Tuesday 27 October 2026, Fleetwood Town hosted Arsenal in the fourth‑round (last‑16) of the Carabao Cup at Highbury Stadium.

The match was temporarily suspended after a drone was observed hovering above the stadium.

Referee Michael Salisbury stopped play in the second minute and consulted with team delegates and the coaches Mikel Arteta of Arsenal and Matt Lawlor of Fleetwood Town.

The interruption lasted more than eight minutes before the drone disappeared and play could resume.

Approximately 5,000 local supporters were present in the stands and reacted to the incident.

Police forces were reported to have been involved in addressing the drone situation.