Chelsea vs. Leeds United Highlights (Sept 9)
EFL Cup 2026/27
EFL Cup 2026/27
Chelsea vs. Leeds United highlights from EFL Cup 2026/27, Sept 9 at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea secured a 6-3 victory over Leeds United at Stamford Bridge. Leeds took an early lead in the 23rd minute through Tarik Muharemovic, assisted by Harry Wilson. They extended their advantage shortly after halftime with a goal from Brenden Aaronson in the 48th minute, assisted by Lukas Nmecha.
Chelsea responded strongly, with Cole Palmer converting a penalty in the 53rd minute. Palmer then scored from open play in the 55th minute, assisted by Morgan Rogers. Pedro Neto added a third for Chelsea in the 60th minute, followed by another goal from Danny Welbeck in the 65th minute, both assisted by Morgan Rogers. Leeds pulled one back in the 75th minute via Dominic Calvert-Lewin, assisted by Noah Okafor.
Late goals from Valentin Barco in the 80th minute and Danny Welbeck in the 90+4th minute, assisted by Valentin Barco, sealed the win for Chelsea. Despite Leeds having more total shots (18 to Chelsea's 16) and slightly more possession (51% to 49%), Chelsea were more clinical in front of goal. Both teams created a similar number of big chances, with Chelsea creating five and Leeds four. Chelsea's expected goals (xG) were 2.4, while Leeds' xG was 2.39, indicating a closely matched quality of chances created.
