Wolves vs Chelsea Carabao Cup Lineups, Preview

Wolverhampton Wanderers will host Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup at Molineux Stadium on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 03:45 pm ET.

The home side head into this fixture under pressure after a difficult league start, while the visitors will look to bounce back and move into the quarter-finals.

Wolverhampton Injuries and Absences

On Wolves’ side, they enter with very few injury concerns — the only confirmed absentee is Leon Chiwome (knee injury).

Chelsea Injuries and Absences

Meanwhile, Chelsea will be making several changes: long-term absentees include Levi Colwill, Benoît Badiashile and Dário Essugo, though striker Liam Delap is available for selection. The Blues are expected to rotate heavily.

Wolves are winless in the Premier League this season and have two points from their first nine games, though they have enjoyed some success in this tournament.

Chelsea, after an underwhelming home defeat on the weekend, will be eager to rediscover their form. Historically, Chelsea have held the edge in this matchup and will be favorites to progress.

Expected Starting Line-ups

Wolverhampton

• Goalkeeper: José Sá
• Defenders: Matt Doherty, Emmanuel Agbadou, Ladislav Krejčí, Hugo Bueno
• Midfielders: André, João Gomes, Marshall Munetsi
• Forwards: Jhon Arias, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Tolu Arokodare

Chelsea

• Goalkeeper: Filip Jörgensen
• Defenders: Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, Jorrel Hato
• Midfielders: Roméo Lavia, Andrey Santos, Facundo Buonanotte
• Wingers: Estêvão, Jamie Gittens
• Forward: Liam Delap

Where & How to Watch

In the United States Coverage will be available via streaming on Paramount+.

Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, the match will be shown live on Sky Sports+, with streaming available via the Sky Go app.

Viewers in Canada can follow on DAZN Canada or via FuboTV where the Carabao Cup is available.