Anfield Corner | Carabao Cup
Liverpool have another night of cup football at Anfield to look forward to after being drawn at home to Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
After the tension of Wednesday night’s penalty-shootout win over Chelsea, the Reds remain in the hunt for silverware. Next up in the competition: a Bournemouth side standing between Liverpool and a place in the last four.
Reds hold their nerve against Chelsea
Liverpool’s route into the quarter-finals was anything but straightforward. Morgan Rogers and Cody Gakpo both scored from the penalty spot in the first half, with the tie finishing 1-1 at Anfield.
It took a shootout to settle the contest, and Liverpool came through 6-5. A nervy evening, but the outcome the home crowd wanted: the Reds are through.
Bournemouth now await at Anfield. Familiar opponents from the Premier League, the Cherries will arrive with their own ambitions of taking another step towards Wembley.
There is an added storyline for Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola, who previously managed Bournemouth. Facing his former club gives the tie a personal edge, but the priority for the Reds is clear: progress.
Speaking after the Chelsea victory, Iraola acknowledged that the meeting would be special, while stressing that Liverpool would have to earn their place in the semi-finals. Home advantage is welcome; it is no guarantee of a result.
When is Liverpool vs Bournemouth?
The quarter-final ties are scheduled for the week commencing 14 December 2026, giving supporters a December cup date to keep an eye on.
The venue is confirmed as Anfield, but the exact match date, kick-off time and ticket information have yet to be announced.
One step at a time towards Wembley
For Liverpool supporters, a home quarter-final is a draw to relish. The prospect of another trophy run is there, but Bournemouth must come before any thoughts of Wembley.
The Reds showed resolve to get past Chelsea. They will need that same determination in December, with the Anfield crowd hoping to play its part in another memorable cup night.
League and European commitments come first. When the cup returns, though, the task will be simple: make home advantage count and keep the run going. What do you make of the draw, Reds? Share your thoughts with Anfield Corner.
Carabao Cup quarter-final: Liverpool vs Bournemouth
Venue: Anfield
Scheduled period: Week commencing 14 December 2026
Kick-off: To be confirmed
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