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Check out how to watch Middlesbrough v Chelsea in their Carabao Cup semi-final, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
Chelsea travel to Middlesbrough on Tuesday night for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
Team news & squads
Middlesbrough team news
Middlesbrough forward Morgan Rogers picked up his second booking of the tournament during the victory over Port Vale. Consequently, he is set to serve a one-game suspension in the upcoming first leg on Tuesday.
Manager Michael Carrick's squad will also be without Finn Azaz and Sam Greenwood, who are cup-tied. Australian players Samuel Silvera and Riley McGree are on international duty, and Senegal goalkeeper Seny Dieng is also unavailable.
There were no new injury concerns emerging over the weekend, but Tom Smith, Darragh Lenihan, Lewis O'Brien, Marcus Forss, and Patrick McNair continue to be sidelined for the time being.
Middlesbrough predicted XI: Glover; Van den Berg, Clarke, Fry, Bangura; Howson, Barlaser; Jones, Crooks, Latte Lath; Coburn.
Position Players
Goalkeepers: Glover, J. Jones
Defenders: Fry, Clarke, Van den Berg, Bangura, Engel, Coulson, Dijksteel
Midfielders: Barlaser, Howson, Greenwood, I. Jones
Forwards: Coburn, Rogers, Gilbert
Chelsea team news
Chelsea boss Pochettino is once again navigating through the ongoing issue of key players being absent. Nicolas Jackson is away with his national team for AFCON and a new hip injury has caused doubt over the availability of Christopher Nkunku.
The same uncertainty surrounds the availability of Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Benoit Badiashile. On the other hand, Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Robert Sanchez, Lesley Ugochukwu, Trevoh Chalobah, and Romeo Lavia are confirmed to be ruled out.
Chelsea predicted XI: Petrovic; Gusto, Disasi, Silva, Colwill; Gallagher, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sterling; Broja.
Position Players
Goalkeepers: Petrovic, Bettinelli, Bergstrom
Defenders: Disasi, Badiashile, Sarr, Silva, Maatsen, James
Midfielders: Gallagher, Caicedo, Fernandez, Palmer
Forwards: Sterling, Mudryk, Madueke, Broja, Washington
Head-to-Head Record
Date Match Competition
March 2022 Middlesbrough 0 - 2 Chelsea FA Cup
May 2017 Chelsea 3 - 0 Middlesbrough Premier League
November 2016 Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Chelsea Premier League
February 2013 Middlesbrough 0 - 2 Chelsea FA Cup
January 2009 Chelsea 2 - 0 Middlesbrough Premier League
The Blues, who edged past Newcastle in the quarter-finals after penalties, are hoping to win the competition for the sixth time. Mauricio Pochettino will also be desperate to pick up silverware in his debut season at Stamford Bridge to ease the pressure in the Chelsea hot seat.
Chelsea are also into the fourth round of the FA Cup following their 4-0 win against Preston on Saturday but their Premier League form has been inconsistent, with the Blues currently tenth in the table and 12 points off the top four.
Pochettino's side face Championship outfit Middlesbrough over two legs, with Michael Carrick's men all in on the Carabao Cup and securing a play-off spot by the end of the season.
Middlesbrough, who were knocked out of the FA Cup on Saturday by Aston Villa, won the Carabao Cup in 2004 in a 2-1 win against Bolton and they've also been runners-up on two occasions.
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When is Middlesbrough v Chelsea?
Middlesbrough v Chelsea will take place on Tuesday 9th January 2024.
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Middlesbrough v Chelsea kick-off time
Middlesbrough v Chelsea will kick off at 8pm.
What TV channel is Middlesbrough v Chelsea on?
You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Football and Main Event from 7pm.
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How to live stream Middlesbrough v Chelsea online
Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.
You can also watch the match via NOW without signing up to a contract.
NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.
Listen to Middlesbrough v Chelsea on radio
You can listen to the match on BBC Radio 5 Live.
BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.
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Middlesbrough v Chelsea odds
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Chelsea will be hoping to take a step closer to claiming their first silverware under manager Mauricio Pochettino as they take on Championship side Middlesbrough in this Carabao Cup semifinal, first leg at the Riverside Stadium.
With a top four finish in the English Premier League looking unlikely, the Blues will be looking at cup success as a means of qualifying for Europe next season, and come into this semifinal as strong favorites.
Tuesday's match marks Middlesbrough's first appearance in a League Cup semifinal since their victorious 2003-04 campaign. Bossed by former West Ham and Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick, Boro are currently in midtable after a poor start to the season, but have won three of their last five games.
Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game live wherever you are in the world.
How to watch the Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea EFL Cup semifinal online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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ExpressVPN
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 per month, and you can sign up for ExpressVPN and save 49% plus get three months of access for free -- the equivalent of $6.67 per month -- if you get an annual subscription.
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Livestream the Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea game in the US
Tuesday's Carabao Cup semifinal, first leg is streaming exclusively live in the US on ESPN Plus.
ESPN Plus
Watch the Carabao Cup in the US from $10 per month
ESPN's standalone streaming service costs $11 a month or $110 for an annual subscription. With it, you'll be able to watch EFL Cup action, as well all of this season's FA Cup fixtures. Read our ESPN Plus review.
Livestream the Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea game in the UK
Live broadcast rights for the Carabao Cup final in the UK are with Sky Sports. Tuesday's match will be shown on its Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football channels. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app, but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account, and a Now Sports membership, to stream the game.
Now
Watch the Carabao Cup in the UK from £12
Sky subsidiary Now (formerly Now TV) offers streaming access to Sky Sports channels with a Now Sports membership. You can get a day of access for £12, or sign up to a monthly plan from £26 per month right now.
Livestream the Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea game in Canada
If you want to stream the EFL Cup live in Canada, you'll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to this match as well as every UEFA Champions League and Europa League match this season.
DAZN
Watch the Carabao Cup in Canada from CA$25 a month
A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to the Champions League, Europa League and EFL Championship soccer, plus Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.
As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there's a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.
Livestream the Middlesbrough vs. Chelsea game in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch the EFL Cup on streaming service beIN Sports, which has exclusive broadcast rights to this tournament in Australia this season.
beIN Sports
Watch the Carabao Cup in Australia from AU$20 a month
beIN Sports is available via pay TV packages such as Foxtel, but cord-cutters can also sign up to beIN Sports as a standalone streaming subscription.
Priced at AU$20 per month, beIN is currently offering a free two-week trial. As well as Carabao Cup action, a subscription will also give you access to Ligue 1, Serie A, Bundesliga and EFL football coverage.
Quick tips for streaming the Carabao Cup using a VPN
With four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- your experience and success when streaming this cup clash may vary.
If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.
If you're having trouble getting the game after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.