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Chelsea progresses to Carabao Cup fourth round after beating Leeds United

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Chelsea progresses to Carabao Cup fourth round after beating Leeds United

Summary

Chelsea secured their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round by defeating Leeds United 6-3 in a thrilling match. The victory followed a challenging start where Chelsea fell behind 2-0. They will learn their next opponent during the draw on Wednesday evening, September 16. Other teams confirmed in the next round include AFC Bournemouth and Crystal Palace, who also won their matches. Further fixtures, including Liverpool versus Tottenham, are still to be played before the draw.

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By the Numbers

•Chelsea beat Leeds United 6-3 to advance in the Carabao Cup.
•The fourth round draw is scheduled for September 16.
•AFC Bournemouth and Crystal Palace also reached the fourth round.
•Liverpool's tie against Tottenham remains to be played.
•Chelsea aims for a place at Wembley in March's final.

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What they're saying

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The Carabao Cup fourth round draw is now fast approaching. The EFL making public that the draw will be held after the Manchester United v Brighton third round clash, which is an 8pm kick-off tomorrow (Wednesday 16 September).
— Yahoo Sports

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The 2026/27 Carabao Cup rolls along as the competition has reached the fourth round of the knockout tournament, with 16 teams remaining in the field.
— Yahoo Sports