How the Carabao Cup Fourth-Round Draw Works: Liverpool vs Chelsea at Anfield
The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw has produced one of its most eye-catching ties. Liverpool will host Chelsea at Anfield. The draw, carried out on Wednesday evening, set the Reds up with a home fixture against their Premier League rivals.
What the draw decided
The headline outcome is a heavyweight meeting in Merseyside. Liverpool FC confirmed the pairing, with Chelsea making the trip north rather than Liverpool heading to London. For a knockout cup that is decided over a single match, home advantage can shape how a team approaches the game.
The exact kickoff date and time are not confirmed yet. What is known is the round itself: fourth-round matches are scheduled to be played in the week commencing October 26. Liverpool FC said fixture and ticket details will be announced in due course.
The road to the fourth round
Both clubs earned their place in the draw with convincing progress. Liverpool began their Carabao Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Chelsea had a longer path, beating Luton Town and then Leeds United to reach this stage.
Those results show two teams that have already handled different types of challenge. Liverpool toppled a fellow top-flight side by three goals. Chelsea dealt with lower-division opposition in consecutive rounds without being pushed out of the competition.
Why this tie stands out
The fourth round is the point where the Carabao Cup often starts to feel serious. There are fewer fixtures left, and the draw can put two strong clubs on a direct collision course. Liverpool and Chelsea meeting this early means one of them will exit before the quarterfinals, which gives the tie extra weight.
For the clubs, the immediate work is the same: prepare for the fixture, sell tickets, and wait for broadcast confirmation. For everyone else, the draw has already delivered the standout fixture of the round. Liverpool vs Chelsea at Anfield is the kind of match that defines a domestic cup season, even before a ball is kicked.