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The struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to host Chelsea in Round 4 of the EFL Cup in an all- Premier League clash at Molineux Stadium on Wednesday.
Wolves have found success in the EFL Cup this season, earning back-to-back home victories over Premier League opponents Everton and West Ham. Despite their struggles in the league, the Cup has offered a welcome respite and a chance to build momentum.
Chelsea, while also dealing with significant injury issues, have greater squad depth and will likely field a young side. Enzo Maresca will demand a response from his team following a recent Premier League defeat to Sunderland, which halted a four-game winning streak.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Wolves vs. Chelsea live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this EFL Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. However, streaming options are available on Paramount+, with new users able to sign up to a FREE trial.
What time does Wolves vs. Chelsea kick off?
This EFL Cup clash takes place at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England, and kicks off on Wednesday, October 29 at 7:45 p.m. local time (GMT).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff Time | |
| Eastern Time (ET) | Wed, Oct. 29 | 3:45 p.m. |
| Central Time (CT) | Wed, Oct. 29 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time (MT) | Wed, Oct. 29 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time (PT) | Wed, Oct. 29 | 12:45 p.m. |
Wolves vs. Chelsea lineups, team news
Wolves have a few fitness concerns, though manager Vítor Pereira will field a side capable of capitalising on their strong EFL Cup form.
Hwang Hee-Chan and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde are currently managing knocks and may be rested or feature only from the bench. Wolves will likely rely on their cup goal-scorers like Marshall Munetsi and Tolu Arokodare to spearhead their attack at Molineux, while Jorgen Strand Larsen could feature off the bench.
Wolves predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Johnstone (GK) — Doherty, Bueno, Krejci, Bueno — Munetsi, Andre, Bellegarde — Arias, Larsen, T. Arokodare.
Injured: Hee-Chan, Bellegarde
Suspended: None
For Chelsea, manager Enzo Maresca will be without several key figures. Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, Benoit Badiashile, and Enzo Fernandez are all expected to be out due to various injuries.
This opens the door for young talent, with players like Facundo Buonanotte and Marc Guiu pushing for starts. Romeo Lavia is also likely to get valuable minutes to continue his recovery and reintegration into the first-team setup.
Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Jorgensen (GK) — Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Hato — Lavia, Santos — Neto, Buonanotte, Garnacho — Guiu.
Injured: Palmer, Colwill, Badiashile, Fernandez
Suspended: None
EFL Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, October 28
- Grimsby vs. Brentford (3:45 p.m.)
- Wycombe Wanderers vs. Fulham (3:45 p.m.)
- Wrexham vs. Cardiff City (4:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 29
- Arsenal vs. Brighton (3:45 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace (3:45 p.m.)
- Swansea vs. Manchester City (3:45 p.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Chelsea (3:45 p.m.)
- Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur (4:00 p.m.)
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