THE dates for Middlesbrough's Carabao Cup semi-final ties against Chelsea have been confirmed.

The first leg at the Riverside Stadium will take place on Tuesday, January 9, at 8pm, with the return leg at Stamford Bridge two weeks later on Tuesday, January 23, again kicking off at 8pm.

Both games will be live on Sky Sports.

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The two legs in the other semi-final between Liverpool and Fulham will take place on Wednesday, January 10 and Wednesday, January 24, both at 8pm.

Boro booked their spot in the last four by beating Port Vale, while Chelsea knocked Newcastle out on penalties.