Liverpool vs Chelsea: EFL Cup Fourth-Round Clash Confirmed

Liverpool vs Chelsea is set to headline the EFL Cup fourth round when the two Premier League giants meet at Anfield on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 8pm GMT. The fixture has now been officially confirmed, with the match also set to be broadcast live in the UK.

The Carabao Cup meeting brings together two clubs with a remarkable history in this competition. Their rivalry has produced several memorable League Cup encounters, including the 2005 final, when Chelsea defeated Liverpool 3-2 after extra time. The teams met again in the 2015 semi-finals, with Chelsea progressing 2-1 on aggregate.

In 2018, Chelsea produced another memorable victory at Anfield, coming from behind to beat Liverpool 2-1 in the third round. Daniel Sturridge gave Liverpool the lead before Emerson equalised and Eden Hazard completed Chelsea's late comeback.

The most recent Carabao Cup meetings came in consecutive finals. Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties in the 2022 final, following a 0-0 draw, before the Reds won the 2024 final 1-0 after extra time through Virgil van Dijk's late header.

Liverpool's EFL Cup journey

Liverpool entered the competition in the third round and booked their place in the last 16 with a 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo put the Reds ahead before Conor Gallagher pulled one back for Spurs. Dominik Szoboszlai then sealed Liverpool's progression with a spectacular stoppage-time strike.

Chelsea's EFL Cup journey

Chelsea began in the second round, beating Luton Town 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. The Blues then produced one of the most entertaining results of the third round, recovering from two goals down to defeat Leeds United 6-3 and reach the fourth round.

Now, Liverpool and Chelsea meet again with a place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals at stake. Can Chelsea repeat their 2018 success at Anfield, or will Liverpool continue their recent dominance in the competition?