Chelsea defeats Leeds 6-3 in Carabao Cup third round comeback

Chelsea completed a second-half comeback to beat Leeds 6-3 in their Carabao Cup third round fixture at Stamford Bridge on September 9, 2026. Trailing by two goals at halftime, Chelsea introduced substitutes Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers, who sparked an offensive turnaround. Palmer secured the man of the match award after scoring two goals, including one from the penalty spot. Rogers contributed four assists during the match and expressed mock frustration regarding the award decision after full time. The win saw Reggie Watson earn a starting appearance under the direction of Xabi Alonso. Both teams featured in the cup competition as the season progressed.

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