Chelsea Hit Leeds United for Six in Stunning Second-Half Carabao Cup Comeback

Chelsea produced a remarkable second-half turnaround to beat Leeds United 6-3 at Stamford Bridge and secure their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

Xabi Alonso’s side looked to be heading towards an early exit when goals from Tarik Muharemovic and Brenden Aaronson put Leeds 2-0 ahead shortly after half-time. What followed was a dramatic response from the hosts, with Chelsea scoring six times in the final 40 minutes as Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Danny Welbeck and Valentin Barco completed a memorable comeback.

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Leeds Take Control at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea made nine changes following their Premier League defeat against Arsenal, with Alonso handing opportunities to several members of his squad, including a senior debut for 16-year-old Reggie Watson.

It was Leeds who made the stronger impression during the opening period. Muharemovic broke the deadlock after 23 minutes, heading home from a corner after Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders had initially produced two saves to keep the visitors out.

Daniel Farke’s side then doubled their advantage immediately after the interval. Lukas Nmecha helped a low delivery into the path of Aaronson, who finished to put Leeds two goals ahead and seemingly within reach of the fourth round.

Palmer and Rogers Transform the Contest

Alonso had already acted at half-time by introducing Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Neto and Reece James, and those changes ultimately transformed the tie.

Palmer started Chelsea’s comeback from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute before scoring again just two minutes later, finding the corner from outside the area after Rogers had helped the ball into his path.

Chelsea were suddenly in control. Neto completed the turnaround on the hour mark before Welbeck made it 4-2 five minutes later, meaning the hosts had gone from two goals behind to two goals ahead in just 12 minutes.

Rogers was at the centre of Chelsea’s attacking revival, creating three of those goals as Leeds struggled to contain the hosts following the break.

Leeds Fight Back Before Chelsea Seal Victory

Leeds refused to let the contest disappear completely and Dominic Calvert-Lewin reduced Chelsea’s advantage to 4-3 with 15 minutes remaining, setting up the possibility of another twist at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea responded again. Barco scored his first goal for the club in the 80th minute before Welbeck added his second deep into stoppage time, completing a remarkable 6-3 victory.

The result sends Chelsea into the Carabao Cup fourth round, while Leeds can take encouragement from an opening hour in which they repeatedly caused their Premier League opponents problems.

Chelsea and Leeds Turn Attention Back to the Premier League

Attention now returns to the Premier League for both sides. Chelsea are back at Stamford Bridge when they face Hull City on Saturday, while Leeds host Newcastle United in their next top-flight fixture.

The two clubs will also meet again at Stamford Bridge in Premier League action on 21 November, with the return fixture at Elland Road currently scheduled for 23 January 2027.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Chelsea vs Leeds United score?

Chelsea beat Leeds United 6-3 at Stamford Bridge in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday 9 September 2026.

Who scored for Chelsea against Leeds?

Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck both scored twice, with Pedro Neto and Valentin Barco also finding the net for Chelsea.

Who scored for Leeds against Chelsea?

Tarik Muharemovic, Brenden Aaronson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored Leeds United’s three goals.

When do Chelsea and Leeds next meet in the Premier League?

Chelsea are currently scheduled to host Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 21 November 2026, before the reverse fixture at Elland Road on Saturday 23 January 2027. Premier League fixtures remain subject to change.

Can I book Premier League hospitality with Eventmasters?

Yes. Eventmasters offers hospitality packages for a range of Premier League fixtures throughout the season, allowing guests to enjoy premium matchday experiences at some of English football’s leading stadiums.