Chelsea hosts Leeds United in the Carabao Cup third round match
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Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Chelsea faces Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in a Carabao Cup third-round fixture. The match serves as a rematch of last season’s FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso looks to rebound from his side's first defeat of the season against Arsenal, while Daniel Farke brings an unbeaten Leeds team to London. Both managers confirmed plans to rotate their squads to integrate new signings and manage player fitness. Chelsea remains without Jordan Henderson, Emmanuel Emegha, Moises Caicedo, and Marco Palestra, while Leeds monitors the fitness of Daniel James and Ilia Gruev. The match kicks off at 20:00 BST.
- •Chelsea hosts Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday at 20:00 BST.
- •Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra remain unavailable for Chelsea due to injury.
- •Leeds United enters the match unbeaten across their first four games this season.
- •Daniel Farke confirmed potential debuts for new signings Michael Zetterer and Jean-Matteo Bahoya.
- •The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event in the United Kingdom.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea vs Leeds United – Match preview and team news
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Leeds United XI vs Chelsea – Predicted lineup and team news
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea vs Leeds United – Predicted lineup and team news
"Leeds United travel to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday looking to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round for the first time under Daniel Farke, with the Whites unbeaten in four matches to start the season. V...
"Chelsea host Leeds United in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday, six months after the sides met at Wembley in last season’s FA Cup semi-final.Xabi Alonso’s side go into the game looking to b...
"Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday for a Carabao Cup third-round meeting with Leeds United, six months on from the two sides’ FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Xabi Alonso’s side are looki...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 5:30 AMChelsea vs Leeds United – Match preview and team news
Chelsea host Leeds United in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday, six months after the sides met at Wembley in last season’s FA Cup semi-final.Xabi Alonso’s side go into the game looking to b...
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 5:30 AMLeeds United XI vs Chelsea – Predicted lineup and team news
Leeds United travel to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday looking to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round for the first time under Daniel Farke, with the Whites unbeaten in four matches to start the season. V...
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 5:30 AMChelsea vs Leeds United – Predicted lineup and team news
Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday for a Carabao Cup third-round meeting with Leeds United, six months on from the two sides’ FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Xabi Alonso’s side are looki...
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