JUST IN: Chelsea Draw Liverpool Away in Carabao Cup Fourth Round

Chelsea have been handed a difficult away tie against Liverpool in the fourth round of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup.

The draw, made on Wednesday, September 16, confirmed that the Blues will travel to Anfield to face Liverpool for a place in the quarter-finals.

Chelsea booked their place in the last 16 after an entertaining 6–3 victory over Leeds United in the third round, while Liverpool advanced with a 3–1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

The fourth-round tie is scheduled to take place during the week commencing **October 26**, although the exact date and kick-off time will be confirmed later.

The fixture will also bring Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso back to Anfield, adding another storyline to an already high-profile cup clash.

**Carabao Cup fourth-round draw:**

- Fleetwood Town vs Arsenal

- Manchester City/Norwich City vs Brighton

- Everton vs Newcastle United

- Sunderland vs Brentford

- **Liverpool vs Chelsea**

- Bradford City vs Peterborough United

- Fulham vs Crystal Palace

- Bournemouth vs Aston Villa