The Reds and the Blues are locked together on three wins apiece, plus one draw, in previous meetings heading into the third-round clash at Anfield.
The last time the clubs met on Merseyside in a one-legged League Cup tie was at the same stage of the competition in November 2000, when Liverpool won 2-1 with goals from Danny Murphy and Robbie Fowler.
Gerard Houllier's team went on to beat Birmingham City on penalties in the final.
For more need-to-know pre-match facts and figures, courtesy of club statistician Ged Rea, read on...
The Reds have won two and drawn one of their three clashes with Chelsea at Anfield in this competition.