The Blues advanced in the competition after defeating Championship side Preston North End 4-0 last weekend. Armando Broja, Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling, and Enzo Fernandez were on the scoresheet.

Villa, meanwhile, booked their spot in the fourth round by securing victory over Middlesbrough thanks to an 87th-minute goal from Matty Cash at the Riverside Stadium.

The two sides will now meet at Stamford Bridge later this month, with the game scheduled to kick off at 7.45pm.

Friday, 26 January is the only date the match can take place. This is due to Fulham being drawn at home to Newcastle United, the scheduling of their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Liverpool on 24 January, and Aston Villa being in Premier League action on January 30.