Chelsea vs Blackburn Rovers LIVE: League Cup latest score, goals and updates from fixture
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Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Blackburn Rovers in the EFL cup.
Manchester United won this competition last season - known as the Carabao Cup since 2017 - but it remains Liverpool who have the most triumphs in history, with nine to their name, one ahead of Man City.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season.
The final will be held at Wembley on 25 February, 2024, marking the first chance for both a trophy and a place in next season’s Uefa competitions.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Chelsea vs Blackburn Rovers
Substitution, Chelsea. Noni Madueke replaces Cole Palmer.
Chelsea vs Blackburn Rovers
Offside, Chelsea. Marc Cucurella tries a through ball, but Cole Palmer is caught offside.
Chelsea vs Blackburn Rovers
Attempt missed. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right misses to the left. Assisted by Enzo Fernández.
Chelsea vs Blackburn Rovers
Attempt missed. Jake Garrett (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Adam Wharton with a cross.
Chelsea vs Blackburn Rovers
Arnór Sigurdsson (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Chelsea vs Blackburn Rovers
Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) wins a free kick on the right wing.
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