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Liverpool Triumph Over Chelsea in Dramatic Carabao Cup Penalty Shootout

Liverpool secured their place in the next round of the Carabao Cup after defeating Chelsea in a thrilling penalty shootout at Anfield.

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Liverpool emerged victorious over Chelsea in a closely contested Carabao Cup match, advancing to the next round following a dramatic penalty shootout at Anfield on October 28, 2026 13. The match saw Wesley Fofana miss a crucial penalty for Chelsea, which proved pivotal in the outcome 123.

The game began with a high level of intensity, as both teams fought hard for supremacy. Despite the efforts of both sides, the match concluded in a 1-1 draw after regular time, setting the stage for the decisive shootout 23. During the course of the match, Morgan Rogers and Cody Gakpo managed to score penalties for Liverpool during normal play, contributing to their eventual success 13.

In the shootout, Liverpool demonstrated their mettle, with Joe Gomez reportedly scoring the winning penalty, though this detail is subject to some dispute 2. According to one source, Liverpool triumphed with a score of 6-5 in the shootout, although other reports suggest a different result 3. The match was notable for its close finish and the impact of individual moments, such as Fofana’s missed penalty, which likely influenced the final outcome.

The location of the match, Anfield, provided a fitting backdrop for the drama that unfolded, with the home crowd cheering on their team to victory. This win marks another step forward for Liverpool in their pursuit of cup glory, while Chelsea will look to regroup and focus on their remaining competitions.

What we know

  • - [Liverpool beat Chelsea in a penalty shootout to advance in the Carabao Cup](1)[(2)][(3)]
  • - [Wesley Fofana missed a crucial penalty for Chelsea](1)[(2)][(3)]
  • - [The match took place on October 28, 2026, according to several outlets](1)[(3)]
  • - [Morgan Rogers and Cody Gakpo scored penalties for Liverpool in normal time](1)[(3)]
  • - [The match ended in a 1-1 draw after regular time](2)[(3)]
  • - [The location of the match was Anfield](1)[(2)][(3)]

What remains unclear

  • - Whether Joe Gomez scored the winning penalty for Liverpool
  • - The exact score of the penalty shootout
  • - If two penalties were awarded in the first half, leading to both goals

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Verification report

63%
Partly unverified
Probability of truth, weighted across 10 claims from 3 outlets. Each claim is scored by how many independent, reliable newsrooms support or contradict it. Method
  • confirmed
    Liverpool beat Chelsea in a penalty shootout to advance in the Carabao Cup.
    94% · supported by 3
  • confirmed
    Wesley Fofana missed a crucial penalty for Chelsea.
    94% · supported by 3
  • likely
    The match took place on October 28, 2026.
    72% · supported by 2, contradicted by 1
  • likely
    Morgan Rogers and Cody Gakpo scored penalties for Liverpool in normal time.
    72% · supported by 2, contradicted by 1
  • likely
    The match ended in a 1-1 draw after regular time.
    70% · supported by 2, contradicted by 1
  • unverified
    Xabi Alonso managed Chelsea and Andoni Iraola managed Liverpool.
    51% · supported by 1, contradicted by 1
  • disputed
    Joe Gomez scored the winning penalty for Liverpool.
    28% · supported by 1, contradicted by 2
  • disputed
    Liverpool won 6-5 in the penalty shootout.
    28% · supported by 1, contradicted by 2
  • disputed
    Two penalties were awarded in the first half, leading to both goals.
    28% · supported by 1, contradicted by 2
  • confirmed
    The location of the match was Anfield.
    94% · supported by 3

Sources & references

  1. The Guardian Sport — Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties yet again to secure Carabao Cup progress · 2026-10-28
  2. ESPN Soccer — Liverpool beat Chelsea in shootout to reach Carabao Cup quarters · 2026-10-28
  3. Sky Sports — Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to reach last eight · 2026-10-28

This article is an original synthesis written by Jessi. It does not reproduce the text of the outlets above; it cross-references their reporting and links to them so you can read the originals.

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