Chelsea vs Middlesbrough LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction

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Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea Football Club (The FA via Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough

Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Matt Clarke.

23 January 2024 21:33

Chelsea vs Middlesbrough

Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Dael Fry.

23 January 2024 21:30

Chelsea vs Middlesbrough

Attempt blocked. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.

23 January 2024 21:30

Chelsea vs Middlesbrough

Substitution, Chelsea. Carney Chukwuemeka replaces Moisés Caicedo.

23 January 2024 21:29

Chelsea vs Middlesbrough

Offside, Middlesbrough. Morgan Rogers is caught offside.

23 January 2024 21:28

Chelsea vs Middlesbrough

Substitution, Middlesbrough. Lewis O'Brien replaces Jonny Howson.

23 January 2024 21:28

Chelsea vs Middlesbrough

Foul by Thiago Silva (Chelsea).

23 January 2024 21:27

Chelsea vs Middlesbrough

Corner, Chelsea. Conceded by Matt Clarke.

23 January 2024 21:25

Chelsea vs Middlesbrough

Substitution, Chelsea. Conor Gallagher replaces Armando Broja.

23 January 2024 21:22

Chelsea vs Middlesbrough

Substitution, Chelsea. Alfie Gilchrist replaces Ben Chilwell.

23 January 2024 21:22