Liverpool vs Chelsea: Reds Win 6-5 on Penalties After 1-1 Draw

Liverpool vs Chelsea.Liverpool beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, after a 1-1 draw at Anfield. Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea the lead from the spot, Cody Gakpo equalised three minutes later, and Joe Gomez converted Liverpool’s final penalty before Wesley Fofana missed to send the Reds into the quarter-finals.

The match featured two penalties in normal time, late chances for both sides and a shootout that stretched to 16 kicks. For more football results and match information, follow SportPesa Score.

The sides were level at half-time and remained tied through the second half. Fourth-round ties go directly to penalties when scores are level after 90 minutes, so there was no extra time in this match.

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Chelsea went ahead in the 40th minute after Ryan Gravenberch fouled Moisés Caicedo inside the area. Morgan Rogers stepped up and scored the penalty to put the visitors ahead.

Liverpool responded almost immediately. Wesley Fofana handled the ball at a corner, and Cody Gakpo converted the resulting spot kick in the 43rd minute to make it 1-1. Both sides created further openings, but neither found a winning goal in open play.

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The shootout went beyond the first five kicks for each club. Chelsea’s Valentín Barco hit the post and Liverpool’s Kostas Tsimikas missed a chance to settle the contest. Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders then saved from Ryan Gravenberch, but Giorgi Mamardashvili denied Emmanuel Emegha.

Joe Gomez struck Liverpool’s eighth kick into the net to make the score 6-5. Wesley Fofana sent Chelsea’s final effort over the bar, confirming Liverpool’s place in the last eight. Mamardashvili’s save and Gomez’s composure proved decisive in a shootout full of momentum changes.

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Chelsea edged the overall shot count, while both teams recorded four efforts on target. Liverpool had slightly more possession and won two more corners. Those figures reflect a closely matched contest; the penalty shootout ultimately separated the sides.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola rotated his squad for the cup tie, with Trey Nyoni, James McConnell, Lewis Koumas and Rio Ngumoha among the younger starters. Florian Wirtz, Bradley Barcola, Alexis Mac Allister and Alexander Isak were introduced during the second half.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso named Morgan Rogers, Pedro Neto and Danny Welbeck in attack. Mike Penders made important saves, while substitute Marco Palestra was denied by Mamardashvili late in the match. The two goalkeepers then had a significant part to play in the shootout.

The main moments were Rogers’ opening penalty, Gakpo’s quick equaliser and the final shootout sequence. Liverpool moved into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while Chelsea’s campaign ended in the fourth round.

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Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties after the match finished 1-1 at Anfield.

Morgan Rogers scored a penalty for Chelsea in the 40th minute, and Cody Gakpo equalised from the spot for Liverpool in the 43rd minute.

Wesley Fofana missed Chelsea’s final penalty after Joe Gomez had converted Liverpool’s eighth attempt.

No. The 28 October 2026 match was a fourth-round tie at Anfield. Liverpool advanced to the quarter-finals.

Liverpool’s 6-5 shootout win over Chelsea followed a 1-1 draw shaped by two first-half penalties and several crucial saves. Gomez’s successful kick and Fofana’s miss decided an evenly contested fourth-round tie. Follow our football coverage and SportPesa Score for more cup results, upcoming fixtures and match updates.