Chelsea have little time to dwell on Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, with Xabi Alonso’s side back in action against Leeds United in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea an early lead at the Emirates Stadium before Arsenal completed a comeback through Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard.
Attention now turns immediately towards Stamford Bridge and the first cup meeting between Chelsea and Leeds of the season.
When is Chelsea’s next match?
Chelsea’s next match is against Leeds United on Wednesday 9 September 2026.
The Carabao Cup third-round tie will take place at Stamford Bridge, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm BST.
Chelsea have officially confirmed the date and kick-off time, with the Blues handed another home fixture after overcoming Luton Town in the previous round.
Chelsea vs Leeds match details
Fixture: Chelsea vs Leeds United
Competition: Carabao Cup third round
Date: Wednesday 9 September 2026
Kick-off: 8pm BST
Venue: Stamford Bridge
TV: Sky Sports Main Event
Is Chelsea vs Leeds on TV?
Yes.
Chelsea vs Leeds will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event in the UK.
Sky Sports’ Carabao Cup fixture schedule also lists Wednesday’s Stamford Bridge clash for an 8pm kick-off on Main Event.
That gives supporters unable to attend the game full live television coverage.
The fixture could also provide Alonso with an opportunity to rotate his squad following a demanding afternoon against Arsenal.
Players including Estêvão, Malo Gusto, Levi Colwill and Geovany Quenda were among Chelsea’s substitutes at the Emirates, while several could push for starts on Wednesday.
Moises Caicedo’s availability will also become a major talking point after the midfielder missed the Arsenal defeat entirely.
Chelsea and Leeds reach Carabao Cup third round
Chelsea booked their place in round three by beating Luton Town 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.
Danny Welbeck opened his Chelsea account during that victory as Alonso successfully navigated his first domestic cup assignment.
Leeds progressed by beating Nottingham Forest 2-0 away from home in round two. Sky Sports’ latest results also show Leeds arriving at Stamford Bridge unbeaten in their opening three Premier League matches, most recently drawing 1-1 at Brighton.
That should ensure Chelsea cannot simply treat Wednesday’s game as an opportunity to rest their entire first-choice side.
Alonso needs a response after Sunday’s first league defeat, while a place in the Carabao Cup fourth round is at stake.
Who do Chelsea play after Leeds?
Chelsea return to Premier League action shortly afterwards.
Hull City visit Stamford Bridge on Saturday 12 September, with the match currently scheduled to kick off at 3pm BST.
That gives Chelsea two consecutive home fixtures before travelling to Brentford the following weekend.
For now, however, the focus quickly moves from Arsenal to another historic rival under the Stamford Bridge lights.
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