Liam Delap scores penalty to end Chelsea goal drought in friendly
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Chelsea attacker Liam Delap scored a penalty against Johor Darul Ta'zim in a friendly match on August 9, ending a seven-month goal drought. The 23-year-old had not scored since early January, when he netted in a Premier League win over Fulham. Delap's goal came after Chelsea fell behind 1-0 within 14 minutes of the match. The club hopes this goal will boost his confidence as the 2026/27 season approaches.
- •Liam Delap scores from the penalty spot against Johor Darul Ta'zim.
- •Delap had previously gone seven months without a goal.
- •Chelsea trailed 1-0 before Delap's equalizer.
- •Delap's last goal came in January against Fulham.
- •This match took place on August 9.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea attacker ends 7️⃣ month goal drought with friendly goal
"One year ago, there was plenty of intrigue when Liam Delap joined Chelsea from Ipswich for £30 million. The English attacker impressed in 2025/26 pre-season and scored a brace during Chelsea's 4-1 ho...
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