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Liverpool advance to Carabao Cup quarter-finals after penalty shoot-out win over Chelsea

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Match summary

On October 29 2026 Liverpool and Chelsea finished regular time level at 1-1 in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup at Anfield. Chelsea led in the 40th minute when Morgan Rogers converted a penalty after Ryan Gravenberch fouled Moisés Caicedo. Three minutes later Cody Gakpo equalised from the spot after Wesley Fofana handled a corner. The dead-lock held for the remaining 45 minutes, sending the tie to a penalty shoot-out. Liverpool prevailed 6-5: Joe Gomez scored the decisive kick, while Fofana’s final attempt sailed over the Kop. Attendance was 60,214.

On video: Fofana's reckless kick knocks out Chelsea and sends Liverpool through Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (Liverpool win 6-5 on penalties): Highlights, stats, man of the match as Andoni Iraola's side triumph in chaotic penalty shootout Liverpool vs Chelsea Player Ratings: Reds Win 6-5 on Penalties Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (6-5 on pens): Wesley Fofana misses crucial spot kick as Reds advance in Carabao Cup

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Background & context

Chelsea have now lost five shoot-outs to Liverpool, adding to defeats in the 2007 Champions League semi-final, the 2019 UEFA Super Cup and the 2022 FA and League Cup finals. The result extends Liverpool’s unbeaten run in all competitions to five matches.

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Wesley Fofana of Chelsea misses a penalty during the shootout during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Liverpool and Chelsea (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Wesley Fofana of Chelsea misses a penalty during the shootout during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Liverpool and Chelsea (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)Photo: citisportsonline
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Wesley Fofana lifts his penalty over the bar and Liverpool go through
Wesley Fofana lifts his penalty over the bar and Liverpool go throughPhoto: theguardian
Wesley Fofana of Chelsea misses a penalty during the shootout during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Liverpool and Chelsea
Wesley Fofana of Chelsea misses a penalty during the shootout during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Liverpool and ChelseaPhoto: citisportsonline
But Cody Gakpo equalised for Liverpool just three minutes later, also from the penalty spot
But Cody Gakpo equalised for Liverpool just three minutes later, also from the penalty spotPhoto: dailymail
Ronald Araujo of Liverpool celebrates winning the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield
Ronald Araujo of Liverpool celebrates winning the penalty shoot out during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Liverpool and Chelsea at AnfieldPhoto: aljazeera
Morgan Rogers put Chelsea in front after Ryan Gravenberch's foul
Morgan Rogers put Chelsea in front after Ryan Gravenberch's foulPhoto: skysports
Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring for Chelsea
Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring for ChelseaPhoto: irishtimes

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Data & statistics

  • Final score (90 min): Liverpool 1 – 1 Chelsea
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  • Missed penalties: Liverpool – Kostas Tsimikas, Ryan Gravenberch; Chelsea – Valentin Barco (post), Emmanuel Emegha (saved), Wesley Fofana (final)
Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (6-5 on pens): Wesley Fofana misses crucial spot kick as Reds advance in Carabao Cup
  • Attendance: 60,214 (Liverpool FC report)
Liverpool News Today (29 October): Carabao Cup Shootout Win
  • Squad rotation: Andoni Iraola made seven changes, retaining only Ronald Araujo, Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch and Virgil van Dijk.
Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties on dramatic night at Anfield

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Official statements & responses

Andoni Iraola praised the collective effort and the importance of three consecutive home wins, noting the side’s recent league struggles and the upcoming Premier League clash with Arsenal. Liverpool’s official website confirmed the victory and announced the quarter-final draw, which pits the Reds against AFC Bournemouth.

Liverpool News Today (29 October): Carabao Cup Shootout Win

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Verbatim quotes

  • “We are really happy. Three wins at home in a row is very important. We were struggling at home in the league but now we go against Arsenal on Sunday,” — Andoni Iraola
Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (6-5 on pens): Wesley Fofana misses crucial spot kick as Reds advance in Carabao Cup
  • “They played really well. Let’s see who we play in the next one,” — Andoni Iraola
Carabao Cup: Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to reach quarterfinals

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What’s next

Liverpool will host AFC Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals during the week commencing December 14. In the Premier League, they face Arsenal at Anfield on November 1, 2026. Chelsea’s next fixture is a Premier League home game against Manchester United on October 31, 2026.

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea (Liverpool win 6-5 on penalties): Highlights, stats, man of the match as Andoni Iraola's side triumph in chaotic penalty shootout

According to SportsMole, Liverpool have now won all five competitive penalty shoot-outs against Chelsea, underscoring the psychological edge the Merseyside club holds in knockout encounters.

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