Chelsea rallies past Leeds with four goals in EFL Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Chelsea overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat Leeds in their EFL Cup match. Trailing by two goals after 48 minutes, Chelsea responded with four unanswered scores to take control of the contest. Cole Palmer initiated the comeback by converting a penalty and adding a second goal three minutes later. Pedro Neto and Danny Welbeck added further goals to secure the win. Morgan Rogers provided three assists during the final three goals of the game. The result marks a successful start to the season for Rogers following his transfer to the club.
- •Chelsea trailed Leeds 2-0 early in the second half.
- •Cole Palmer scored two goals in three minutes to equalize.
- •Pedro Neto and Danny Welbeck scored to finalize the comeback win.
- •Morgan Rogers recorded three assists during the match.
- 9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea stage incredible comeback, knock Leeds out of the League Cup (video)
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea attacker plays starting role in incredible EFL Cup turnaround 😲
"Chelsea appeared to be heading out of the EFL Cup after trailing 2-0 against Leeds. The Blues were behind after 48 minutes against their Premier League opponents until Xabi Alonso's stars turned on th...
"If Chelsea go on to have an incredible season under Xabi Alonso, Wednesday may wind up being a flashy, Vegas-style sign post on that journey.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 9:21 PMChelsea stage incredible comeback, knock Leeds out of the League Cup (video)
If Chelsea go on to have an incredible season under Xabi Alonso, Wednesday may wind up being a flashy, Vegas-style sign post on that journey.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:50 PMChelsea attacker plays starting role in incredible EFL Cup turnaround 😲
Chelsea appeared to be heading out of the EFL Cup after trailing 2-0 against Leeds. The Blues were behind after 48 minutes against their Premier League opponents until Xabi Alonso's stars turned on th...
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