When will Liverpool play Chelsea in Carabao Cup as fourth-round draw throws up familiar pairing

Liverpool will host Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, having eliminated Tottenham Hotspur earlier in the competition. The Reds secured their spot in the next stage of the tournament by defeating their London rivals, marking Xabi Alonso's third consecutive year visiting Anfield as the away manager. The fourth-round draw, confirmed by the EFL on their official website, sees both Merseyside teams draw home matches, with Everton facing Newcastle.

These fixtures will take place in the week starting on Monday, 26 October, leaving Liverpool and Chelsea to face off in what is expected to be a match on Wednesday, 28 October. The Reds will have a busy autumn as they prepare for nine matches in just 29 days, including three at Anfield, including two back-to-back games either side of Halloween.