Chelsea will take on Blackburn Rovers in the Round-of-16 of the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Chelsea beat Brighton in the previous round and seemed to get back on track in what has been a disappointing season so far. However, they suffered a defeat at the hands of Brentford in their most recent outing.
Blackburn Rovers had put together three wins in a row but that run ended with a 1-0 loss against Swansea City. They beat Cardiff 5-2 in their previous round and will be hoping to cause a shock result at Stamford Bridge.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Chelsea vs Blackburn kick-off time
| Date: | November 1, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 3.45 pm ET |
| Venue: | Stamford Bridge |
The game between Chelsea and Blackburn will be played at the Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Kick-off is at 3.45 pm ET for fans in the US.
How to watch Chelsea vs Blackburn online - TV channels & live streams
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The fixture will be shown live on ESPN+ in the United States. Match highlights will be shown on the club's official YouTube channels after the full-time whistle. Live updates can be accessed here on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Chelsea team news
Mauricio Pochettino might consider making more changes to the lineup in the upcoming match, especially with a game against Tottenham Hotspur on the horizon.
Chelsea is facing defensive challenges as Trevoh Chalobah and Ben Chilwell are unavailable, along with Wesley Fofana, who is out for the entire season due to injury.
Mykhaylo Mudryk, who missed the Brentford game due to a minor muscle issue, may be rested ug Noni Madueke could get another start.
Enzo Fernandez missed a game recently due to the birth of his child, but he has only been a substitute in both EFL Cup games so far
Romeo Lavia and Christopher Nkunku remain unavailable due to injuries.
Chelsea predicted XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Cucurella; Ugochukwu, Gallagher, Caicedo; Madueke, Jackson, Maatsen.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Sanchez, Petrovic, Bettinelli, Bergstrom |
| Defenders: | Badiashile, Colwill, Disasi, Sarr, Silva, Cucurella, Maatsen, James, Gusto |
| Midfielders: | Fernandez, Caicedo, Ugochukwu, Gallagher, Palmer, Sterling, Mudryk, Madueke |
| Forwards: | Jackson, Washington |
Blackburn team news
Blackburn will hope to field their strongest lineup against Chelsea.
Harry Leonard made his return to action as a substitute in the recent defeat, having been sidelined for a month. However, Sam Gallagher, Lewis Travis, and Aynsley Pears are still a couple of weeks away from their comebacks.
Unfortunately, Ryan Hedges remains a long-term absentee due to a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him out for the remainder of 2023.
Blackburn predicted XI: Wahlstedt; Rankin-Costello, Hill, Carter, Pickering; Tronstad, Garrett, Moran; Markanday, Dolan, Szmodics.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Wahlstedt |
| Defenders: | Brittain, Carter, Hyam, Pickering, Hill |
| Midfielders: | Rankin-Costello, Wharton, Szmodics, Moran, Garrett |
| Forwards: | Dolan, Leonard, Telalović, Markanday |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2012 | Chelsea 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers | Premier League |
| November 5, 2011 | Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Chelsea | Premier League |
| January 15, 2011 | Chelsea 2 - 0 Blackburn Rovers | Premier League |
| October 30, 2010 | Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Chelsea | Premier League |
| March 21, 2010 | Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Chelsea | Premier League |