Leeds United's Carabao Cup Third Round tie against Chelsea has been scheduled for next month. The Whites will travel to Stamford Bridge for an 8pm kick-off, with the match broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
Daniel James scored shortly after half-time to open the scoring in Nottingham. A late second goal secured a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, booking Leeds' place in this stage. The draw provides a clear benchmark for their cup ambitions against Premier League opposition. Leeds currently sit 7th in the Premier League with 4 points from their opening two games.
The Carabao Cup fixture is set for next month, following the conclusion of the international break. An exact date will be confirmed in due course. Ticket details, including pricing and allocation for away supporters, are expected to be announced by the club later. Fans should monitor official channels for updates.
Leeds advanced with a professional away win against Nottingham Forest. Daniel James broke the deadlock not long after the restart. The team managed the game well before adding a second goal late on to confirm their progression. This result set up a high-profile meeting with Chelsea, a familiar opponent from last season.
The two clubs met three times in the previous campaign. Leeds recorded a memorable 3-1 victory over Chelsea at Elland Road. Goals from Jaka Bijol, Ao Tanaka, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin secured the win that day. That result will give the squad confidence heading into this cup encounter at Stamford Bridge.
Marcelo Bielsa's side has begun the 2026-27 season with a win and a draw. They have scored two goals and conceded one, giving them a +1 goal difference. They are just two points behind early leaders Manchester City in the standings. Their next challenge is a Premier League trip to face Brighton, who are 8th, on September 5th.
The team will have to handle this cup tie while managing some absentees. Ilia Gruev, Joe Rodon, and Mateo Joseph are currently sidelined, which is detailed on our injuries page. The match offers a chance to continue building momentum early in the season.
