Chelsea vs Middlesbrough LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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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
Attempt blocked. Armando Broja (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Axel Disasi.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Attempt blocked. Axel Disasi (Chelsea) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Attempt saved. Morgan Rogers (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Marcus Forss.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Attempt blocked. Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Own Goal by Jonny Howson, Middlesbrough. Chelsea 1, Middlesbrough 0.
Chelsea vs Middlesbrough
Attempt missed. Ben Chilwell (Chelsea) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Thiago Silva with a through ball.
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