Chelsea vs Leeds United Highlights - September 09, 2026

Chelsea beat Leeds United 6-3 in EFL Cup on September 09, 2026. The match was played at Stamford Bridge.

Cole Palmer (53', 55'), Pedro Neto (60'), Danny Welbeck (65', 90'+4'), Valentín Barco (80') scored for Chelsea.

Tarik Muharemovic (23'), Brenden Aaronson (48'), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (75') scored for Leeds United.

They had won 4, drawn 0 and lost 1 in their previous five. Chelsea arrived unbeaten in 4.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. That run had left Leeds United 5 games without defeat.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Jamie Gittens’s effort (8'). Jaka Bijol tested the goalkeeper for Leeds United (20').

Shortly afterwards, Tarik Muharemovic saw a shot blocked (22'). Brenden Aaronson forced a save for Leeds United on 22 minutes.

Moments later, Brenden Aaronson could not find the target for Leeds United (22'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Tarik Muharemovic’s effort (22').

Soon after, Harry Wilson picked out Tarik Muharemovic, who scored for Leeds United (23').

A block denied James Justin on 30 minutes. Reggie Watson was booked for Chelsea (45'+1').

After the break, Brenden Aaronson scored for Leeds United on 48 minutes after a pass from Lukas Nmecha.

Cole Palmer converted a penalty for Chelsea (53').

Shortly afterwards, Morgan Rogers picked out Cole Palmer, who scored for Chelsea (55').

Reece James sent an effort off target for Chelsea (57').

Moments later, Pedro Neto scored for Chelsea on 60 minutes after a pass from Morgan Rogers.

Cole Palmer saw a shot blocked (62'). Soon after, Morgan Rogers picked out Danny Welbeck, who scored for Chelsea (65').

A block denied Ao Tanaka on 68 minutes.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for Leeds United on 75 minutes after a pass from Noah Okafor.

Shortly afterwards, Valentín Barco put one away for Chelsea (80'). Valentín Barco picked out Danny Welbeck, who scored for Chelsea (90'+4').

Substitutions: Chelsea 5, Leeds United 5.

Leeds United controlled 50.7% of possession. Chelsea had 16 shots with 8 on target, while Leeds United had 18 and 6.

Goalkeeper saves: Chelsea 3, Leeds United 2. Corners: Chelsea 3, Leeds United 5.

Leeds United completed the most passes, 490 in total at 81.8% accuracy.