Football fans are gearing up for a fierce encounter between Liverpool and Chelsea on Wednesday evening, 28 October 2026, at Anfield in the fourth round of the English League Cup. The match takes place a day after other ties in the same round, with anticipation high for both teams’ response after mixed results in the league.
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Form guide
Liverpool go into the match in high spirits after a run of four wins in their last five games, including a 2-0 victory over Brighton in the Premier League on 25 October. Chelsea, by contrast, suffered a 0-2 home defeat to Tottenham on 24 October, but have won two of their last three league matches, including a 2-0 away win at Everton.
League position and what’s at stake
The teams’ Premier League positions do not directly affect this competition, but a win in the League Cup provides an important morale boost. Liverpool climbed to fourth place with 15 points after their latest win, while Chelsea sit fourth with 13 points from 7 matches. The gap between them is just two points, reflecting how closely matched they are in the league. The match will be an opportunity for both to continue progressing in a competition that serves as a gateway to an early trophy this season.
Where will the match be decided?
The game looks likely to be decided by defensive and attacking details. Liverpool have scored 14 goals in their last five matches (2.8 goals per game), but have conceded 7, indicating attacking strength with some defensive fragility. Chelsea have scored 9 and conceded 8 in their last five matches, making them more balanced but struggling away from home. At Anfield, Liverpool have a clear advantage, having won their last two home matches, while Chelsea have lost their last two away matches. In the most recent meeting between the sides on 4 October 2025, Chelsea won 2-1 at home in the Premier League.
Kick-off time and broadcast channels
The match will be played on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 21:00 Morocco and Algeria time, and 23:00 Saudi Arabia and Egypt time. It will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS 1 in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe, and on Arena Sport 1 in Germany and Croatia.
Key absentees
Liverpool absentees:
- Conor Bradley — knee injury
- D. Szoboszlai — hamstring injury
- Giovanni Leoni — ACL injury
- Hugo Ekitike — Achilles injury
- J. Frimpong — hamstring injury
Chelsea absentees:
- C. Palmer — suspension
- E. Martinez — fractured jaw
- Emmanuel Emenike — hamstring injury
- Jamie Gittens — ankle injury
- Bibiche Chavaria — contusion
- Reece James — knee injury
These absences affect the coaches’ options, especially in midfield and attack, which may lead to the involvement of impactful substitutes.
InfoSports stats
- Liverpool have won 4 of their last 5 matches, while Chelsea have won 2 of their last 5.
- Liverpool have scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches, while Chelsea have scored 9.
- Last meeting: Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool (4 October 2025) in the Premier League.
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