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

Liverpool beat Chelsea 6–5 on penalties after a 1–1 draw at Anfield on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Morgan Rogers and Cody Gakpo scored first-half penalties before a shootout ended with Joe Gomez converting for Liverpool and Wesley Fofana missing Chelsea’s final attempt.

The fourth-round tie was level after 90 minutes and went directly to penalties. Liverpool will now face Bournemouth in the last eight. Follow SportPesa Score for football results, fixtures and match updates.

Chelsea broke the deadlock in the 40th minute when Morgan Rogers converted from the spot after Ryan Gravenberch fouled Moisés Caicedo. Liverpool responded almost immediately: Wesley Fofana handled a corner, and Cody Gakpo equalised with a penalty in the 43rd minute.

The two goals changed the score in quick succession, but neither side found a winner in the second half. Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders denied Ronald Araújo and Bradley Barcola, while Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili made important stops to keep the score level.

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Liverpool won the shootout 6–5 after several missed opportunities on both sides. Chelsea’s Valentín Barco hit the post, while Liverpool’s Kostas Tsimikas sent his attempt over the crossbar. Mike Penders saved Ryan Gravenberch’s effort, and Mamardashvili stopped Emmanuel Emegha.

With the scores still level, Joe Gomez converted Liverpool’s next penalty. Wesley Fofana then fired over, ending Chelsea’s involvement in the competition and sending Liverpool through to the quarter-finals.

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The defining moments came from two first-half handball and foul decisions, saves by both goalkeepers and the final two shootout attempts. Liverpool’s official match coverage provides the highlights and full penalty sequence. For the latest football scores and results across competitions, follow SportPesa Score.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola made changes to his starting side and included younger players such as Trey Nyoni, Rio Ngumoha, James McConnell and Lewis Koumas. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso selected Mike Penders in goal, and the goalkeeper made several saves before the shootout.

Giorgi Mamardashvili’s stop from Emegha was a crucial part of Liverpool’s progression. Gomez supplied the final successful Liverpool penalty, while Fofana’s subsequent miss settled the contest.

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Liverpool’s victory secured a home quarter-final against Bournemouth, who defeated Aston Villa 3–0 in their own fourth-round tie. Chelsea exited the Carabao Cup and will continue their other domestic commitments. The result does not represent a trophy win: Liverpool advanced from the last 16 into the final eight.

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Liverpool won 6–5 on penalties after a 1–1 draw at Anfield in the Carabao Cup fourth round.

Morgan Rogers scored Chelsea’s penalty in the 40th minute. Cody Gakpo equalised for Liverpool with a penalty in the 43rd minute.

Wesley Fofana sent Chelsea’s final spot kick over the crossbar after Joe Gomez had scored for Liverpool.

No. Liverpool reached the quarter-finals; the match was not the final.

Bournemouth are Liverpool’s quarter-final opponents.

Liverpool’s 6–5 penalty victory over Chelsea followed a 1–1 draw decided by first-half goals from Morgan Rogers and Cody Gakpo. The shootout ended with Gomez scoring and Fofana missing, sending Liverpool into a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth. Find more results and upcoming fixtures on SportPesa Score.

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