Liverpool go seeking a fifth successive win in all competitions tonight once they face Chelsea within the EFL Cup at Anfield.
The Merseysiders have bounced again properly from defeat at residence to Manchester Metropolis on October 11 with victories over LASK, Brentford, Villarreal and Brighton.
Chelsea had been crushed 2-0 at residence by Tottenham final day trip, ending a run of two straight league wins. Goalkeeper Mike Penders was at fault for one of many objectives and, to make issues worse, Cole Palmer was despatched off after choosing up two yellow playing cards within the house of 9 minutes.
With no European soccer this season, the EFL Cup represents Chelsea’s first likelihood of home silverware, and boss Xabi Alonso could take it extra severely than a few of his rivals. Chelsea reached this stage by beating Luton City after which Leeds United 6-3, regardless of Alonso making 9 modifications for the Leeds recreation. Liverpool, in the meantime, made 10 modifications and nonetheless beat Tottenham 3-1 within the final spherical.
The place to Watch Liverpool v Chelsea: TV and on-line streams
Liverpool versus Chelsea kicks off at 8pm GMT on Wednesday, October 28 at Anfield.
The match is stay on Sky Sports activities and ITV1 within the UK, with streaming additionally obtainable on ITVX and the Sky Go app.
Supporters abroad ought to verify their native EFL Cup TV rights holders.
Latest Kind & Stats for Liverpool v Chelsea
- The golf equipment are assembly for the 202nd time in all competitions, with Liverpool successful 87 and dropping 67.
- The final two encounters within the EFL Cup had been within the finals of 2022 and 2024.
- Of their final 12 ties performed on this competitors, Liverpool are dealing with opposition from London for the eighth time.
- Liverpool’s final three Anfield defeats within the League Cup have all been inflicted by London groups – Chelsea (2018-19), Arsenal on penalties (2020-21) and Crystal Palace (2025-26).
