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
Delay in match because of an injury James Hill (Blackburn Rovers).
Chelsea vs Blackburn Rovers
Attempt blocked. Benoît Badiashile (Chelsea) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Conor Gallagher with a cross.
Chelsea vs Blackburn Rovers
Attempt blocked. Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Blackburn Rovers
Attempt missed. Dilan Markanday (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Andrew Moran.
Chelsea vs Blackburn Rovers
Offside, Chelsea. Benoît Badiashile tries a through ball, but Nicolas Jackson is caught offside.
Chelsea vs Blackburn Rovers
Reece James (Chelsea) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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