Lincoln City Vs Chelsea, EFL Cup 2025-26: Blues Survive Scare To Seal 2-1 Comeback Win

Chelsea survived a real scare in the Carabao Cup as they came from behind to beat League One side Lincoln 2-1 and reach the fourth round. Rob Street capitalised on a costly Enzo Fernández mistake to give the hosts a deserved lead before half-time, but teenager Tyrique George’s stunning strike and Facundo Buonanotte’s first goal for the club turned it around within three minutes of the restart. Lincoln, backed by a raucous crowd, continued to press and test Chelsea, yet Enzo Maresca’s side, despite a nervy display and more errors from keeper Filip Jorgensen, just about held firm to avoid an upset.

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Updated on: 24 September 2025 4:05 pm

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EFL Cup 2025-26: Lincoln City Vs Chelsea | Photo: Nigel French/PA via AP

Chelsea's Facundo Buonanotte, left, celebrates scoring during the English League Cup third round soccer match between Lincoln City and Chelsea at the LNER Stadium, Lincoln, England.

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EFL Cup 2025-26: Lincoln City Vs Chelsea | Photo: Nigel French/PA via AP

Lincoln City's Rob Street celebrates scoring during the English League Cup third round soccer match between Lincoln City and Chelsea at the LNER Stadium, Lincoln, England.

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EFL Cup 2025-26: Lincoln City Vs Chelsea | Photo: Nigel French/PA via AP

Chelsea's Facundo Buonanotte, second left, scores during the English League Cup third round soccer match between Lincoln City and Chelsea at the LNER Stadium, Lincoln, England.