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Chelsea vs Leeds match
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The gist
Chelsea host Leeds United in the Carabao Cup third round at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The match is a rematch of last season's FA Cup semi-final, which Chelsea won 1-0.
Background
Chelsea and Leeds United, two historic English clubs with a rivalry dating back to the 1960s, meet in the third round of the 2026-27 Carabao Cup. Chelsea, under new manager Xabi Alonso, are looking to bounce back from their first defeat of the season, a 2-1 loss at Arsenal. Leeds, managed by Daniel Farke, are unbeaten in four matches and eager to make a statement after reaching the FA Cup semi-final last season.
How it unfolded
- Apr 2026Chelsea beat Leeds United 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, with Enzo Fernández scoring.
- Aug 2026Chelsea began their Carabao Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Luton Town, while Leeds beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the second round.
- Sep 7, 2026Preview articles highlight the upcoming match, noting Chelsea's first defeat under Alonso and Leeds' unbeaten start.
- Sep 9, 2026Chelsea host Leeds United in the Carabao Cup third round at Stamford Bridge, with kick-off at 20:00 BST.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Chelsea's official site notes the storied rivalry and looks forward to a competitive match.
- Analysts
- Some analysts predict a Chelsea win, citing home advantage and Leeds' failure to keep a clean sheet in nine visits to Stamford Bridge.
- Support
- Leeds fans are confident given their team's unbeaten run and recent form, hoping for revenge for the FA Cup semi-final loss.