Chelsea vs Leeds Carabao Cup Match Details

Chelsea and Leeds United are set to face off in a Carabao Cup third-round clash at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. UK time and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event. Supporters will also be able to stream the game via the Sky Sports app or NOW TV with a valid subscription. Live audio commentary will be provided by BBC Radio Leeds. This fixture marks a rematch of last season's FA Cup semifinal, where Chelsea defeated Leeds. Leeds, under manager Daniel Farke, are aiming for revenge and have maintained an unbeaten start to their season across all competitions. Farke expressed respect for Chelsea's qualities, acknowledging their strong offensive players and manager, but stated that Leeds would travel without fear and aim to advance to the next round. Chelsea, managed by Xabi Alonso, are coming off their first defeat of the season against Arsenal. With no European football this season, the Carabao Cup presents an opportunity for Chelsea to compete for early silverware. The team has received a boost with the potential availability of defender Levi Colwill, who had been sidelined with a fitness issue.