Leeds United Face Chelsea in EFL Cup Third Round

Leeds United will return to one of English football’s grandest stages in the EFL Cup Third Round, with a trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on Wednesday 9th September, kick-off 8pm.

Under the lights in West London, the tie has been handed top billing, selected for live broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event. It’s a nod to the history between these clubs and a recognition that this fixture rarely passes quietly, no matter the competition.

Leeds do not travel south empty-handed in terms of recent memories. Last season, the sides met three times, and it was at Elland Road where the Whites lit the fuse on an impressive run of form. That night ended 3-1 to Leeds, with Jaka Bijol, Ao Tanaka and Dominic Calvert-Lewin all on the scoresheet, a statement victory that shifted the mood around the club.

Now comes a fresh chapter at Stamford Bridge, with a place in the next round of the EFL Cup at stake and a national audience watching on.

Ticket details, including prices and allocation, will be confirmed and released by the club in due course.