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Chelsea travel to Anfield to face Liverpool in the EFL Cup tonight, looking to recover from their recent league defeat against Tottenham Hotspur. Liverpool enter the fixture aiming for their fifth consecutive victory across all competitions.
Team Form and Background
Liverpool have responded strongly to their home defeat against Manchester City on October 11, securing subsequent wins against LASK, Brentford, Villarreal, and Brighton. Chelsea suffered a 2-0 home loss to Tottenham in their previous outing, which halted a sequence of two consecutive league victories. Goalkeeper Mike Penders made a mistake leading to a goal, and midfielder Cole Palmer received a red card after receiving two yellow cards within nine minutes.
Because Chelsea lack European fixtures this season, the EFL Cup offers their earliest opportunity for a domestic trophy, meaning manager Xabi Alonso might approach the tournament with high priority. Chelsea advanced to this round by defeating Luton Town and overcoming Leeds United 6-3, even though Alonso altered nine players for the Leeds fixture. Liverpool progressed by making 10 changes to their lineup and defeating Tottenham 3-1 in the previous round.
Match Schedule and Broadcasting
The fixture between Liverpool and Chelsea begins at 8:00 PM GMT on Wednesday, October 28, at Anfield. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the broadcast live on Sky Sports and ITV1, with digital streaming provided via ITVX and the Sky Go app. International supporters are advised to consult their regional EFL Cup broadcasting partners.
Historical Head-to-Head Stats
The two sides are playing each other for the 202nd time across all competitions, with Liverpool holding 87 victories compared to Chelsea’s 67. Their previous two meetings in the EFL Cup took place during the 2022 and 2024 finals. Out of their last 12 matches in this tournament, Liverpool face a London-based opponent for the eighth occasion, while their past three League Cup losses at Anfield came against London clubs Chelsea in 2018-19, Arsenal on penalties in 2020-21, and Crystal Palace in 2025-26.
