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Where to watch Chelsea v Leeds and why Blues are playing Carabao Cup tie this week

Chelsea players celebrate a goal against Luton Town

Leeds United will be aiming to beat Chelsea in a League Cup tie for the first time on Wednesday.

The two sides meet at Stamford Bridge in the third round of this season's competition.

Leeds United players celebrate a goal against Nottingham Forest3

Leeds must pull off an historic club first to reach the last 16 of the Carabao Cup

A place in the last 16 is up for grabs for the winner as the rivals face off in west London.

It will be the first League Cup tie between the two clubs for 14 years.

Their last meeting in the competition came in the quarter-finals back in December 2012, with Chelsea running out 5-1 winners at Elland Road.

This time around, the Blues play host to Leeds, who have not won this fixture away from home since 1999.

However, Leeds have made an impressive start to the season, with Daniel Farke's side unbeaten in all competitions.

As well as a win and two draws in the Premier League, they beat Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup second round last month.

Meanwhile, Chelsea suffered their first defeat under new boss Xabi Alonso away at Arsenal on Sunday.

Where to watch Chelsea vs Leeds

Chelsea host Leeds in the third round of this season's Carabao Cup at 8pm on Wednesday, September 9.

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The match has been selected for live television broadcast on Sky Sports.

Coverage on Sky Sports Main Event is scheduled to get underway at 7.30pm.

Chelsea and Leeds United players challenge for the ball during their Premier League match3

Chelsea have never lost a League Cup tie to Leeds in the competition's 66-year history

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Chelsea beat Luton to reach the third round as they eye their sixth League Cup triumph

Chelsea vs Leeds team news

Alonso is set to be without Jordan Henderson and Marco Palestra against Leeds.

The pair have been ruled out through injury, but could return at home to Hull City this weekend.

Moises Caicedo is also a doubt, with the midfielder's fitness currently being assessed.

Leeds have injury absentees of their own, notably defender Joe Rodon.

The Wales international is sidelined with a hamstring issue, joining long-term absentee Mateo Joseph on the treatment table.

Ilia Gruev is being assessed ahead of a potential comeback, though, but Monday's league meeting with Newcastle United is seen as a more realistic return date.

Why are Chelsea playing this week?

Chelsea's clash with Leeds comes a week before the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United play their third round ties.

This is due to the Blues' absence from European competition this season.

Clubs in the Champions League begin their league phase campaign this week.

UEFA fixtures cannot be rescheduled to make way for domestic matches, meaning those clubs' cup ties have been delayed.

Arsenal, Liverpool, United, Manchester City and Aston Villa will all play their third round matches next week.

With the round split across two weeks, Chelsea's meeting with Leeds is one of six ties played across Tuesday, September 8 and Wednesday, September 9.

The remaining 10 matches are then to be played between September 15 and 17.

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