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One of four all-Premier League clashes in the EFL Cup fourth round will take place at Molineux on Wednesday evening, as Wolverhampton Wanderers host Chelsea.

Wolves have lifted the League Cup twice in their history, most recently in 1980, while Chelsea have claimed the trophy on five occasions, with their last triumph coming in 2015. This season, Wolves have endured a difficult start in the Premier League, collecting just two points from their opening nine matches of the 2025-26 campaign, leaving them at the bottom of the table. Vitor Pereira’s side remain winless in the league and are coming off a narrow 3-2 defeat to Burnley. However, the EFL Cup has provided some relief, with Wolves overcoming West Ham United and Everton to reach this stage.

Historically, Wolves have enjoyed success in this competition, having won it in 1974 and 1980. The cup has offered a welcome distraction from their league struggles,...