Liverpool to host Chelsea in Carabao Cup fourth round
Liverpool are set to host Chelsea in the Carabao Cup fourth round at Anfield on 28 Oct 2026, with a 20:00 GMT kickoff. Chelsea are managed by Xabi Alonso, a former Liverpool midfielder who returns to the ground he knows well. Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson now plays for Chelsea and will also face his old club. Liverpool have won four consecutive matches across all competitions, including a 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton and a 4-3 Champions League win over Villarreal. Chelsea beat Leeds 6-3 at Stamford Bridge in the previous round but lost 2-0 to Tottenham in the league.
Key facts
- Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola is expected to make several changes to the team for the tie.
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Why it matters
A cup tie between two sides with recent form and returning former players at Anfield.
What changed
First published from Yahoo Sports, The Independent and The Guardian