Liverpool extended their remarkable run of victories over Chelsea in penalty shootouts by winning 6-5 after a 1-1 draw in the EFL Cup fourth round at Anfield.
This result is historic. Liverpool have now defeated Chelsea for the fifth consecutive time in major tournaments when the tie has been decided by penalties.
The Merseysiders previously won against the Londoners in the Champions League in the 2006/07 season, the UEFA Super Cup in the 2019/20 season, and in the finals of the EFL Cup and FA Cup in the 2021/22 season. This impressive list now includes the match from the 2026/27 season.
The team has maintained a 100% success rate in penalty shootouts against their London rivals. This victory allows the Reds to advance to the quarter-finals of the tournament, knocking Chelsea out of contention for the trophy.
