Why Chelsea vs Brighton isn't on TV as Sky Sports Carabao Cup coverage explained

Chelsea will look to earn their first win in three games this evening when they face Brighton & Hove Albion in the Carabao Cup third round.

Mauricio Pochettino's start to life in west London has so far proved difficult, winning only one of his opening six games. Sunday's 1-0 home defeat to Aston Villa was the third consecutive game that the Blues have failed to score in.

Premier League football takes a backseat this evening as Chelsea look to progress to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The competition is one the club have enjoyed success in, lifting the trophy five times — more recently in 2015.

Tonight will be no easy task with the Seagulls coming into the contest on the back of three straight wins over Newcastle, Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth.

Supporters who are not able to make the game in SW6 tonight would have been looking forward to tuning in at home to watch the game. However, the fixture has not been selected for broadcast on TV in the UK.

Instead, Sky Sports have opted for a different game to be their live game. Yesterday, Manchester United's 3-0 win over Crystal Palace was shown and tonight will see Newcastle United host Manchester City.

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With that being said, football.london will be at the game later tonight bringing you the pre-match build-up, live action and post-match reaction. Fans who were hoping to watch the fourth-round draw, if Chelsea progress,can do so on Sky Sports following tonight's game.