Match report

Chelsea Defeats Luton 3-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Chelsea
Chelsea
3–1
FT
Luton
Luton
Jan 24, 2021

Chelsea overpowered Luton 3-1 in an FA Cup encounter at Stamford Bridge, with Timo Werner scoring all three goals for the Blues. Luton managed a consolation goal through Jonathan Clark, but Chelsea's clinical finishing was too much for the League One side to handle. The victory secures Chelsea's place in the next round of the FA Cup, as they continued their strong form under manager Frank Lampard.

Key Facts

  • • Timo Werner scored all three goals for Chelsea
  • • Jonathan Clark netted a consolation goal for Luton
  • • Chelsea secured a 3-1 victory in the FA Cup
  • • Timo Werner's first goal came in the 11th minute
  • • Rufus Bree assisted Jonathan Clark's goal in the 30th minute
  • • Chelsea made multiple substitutions in the second half, including Hakim Ziyech and Olivier Giroud
  • • Jonathan Clark was shown a yellow card in the 85th minute

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Kepa (G)
  • 15 K. Zouma (D)
  • 33 Emerson (D)
  • 4 A. Christensen (D)
  • 24 R. James (D)
  • 22 H. Ziyech (M)
  • 19 M. Mount (M)
  • 10 C. Pulisic (M)
  • 23 B. Gilmour (M)
  • 11 T. Werner (M)
  • 9 T. Abraham (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 C. Hudson-Odoi
  • 29 K. Havertz
  • 18 O. Giroud
  • 17 M. Kovačić
  • 2 A. Rüdiger
  • 28 Azpilicueta
  • 13 W. Caballero
  • 21 B. Chilwell
  • 5 Jorginho

Luton

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 12 S. Sluga (G)
  • 5 S. Bradley (D)
  • 15 T. Lockyer (D)
  • 16 G. Rea (D)
  • 26 J. Bree (D)
  • 4 R. Tunnicliffe (M)
  • 18 J. Clark (M)
  • 24 K. Naismith (D)
  • 17 P. Ruddock (F)
  • 22 K. Dewsbury-Hall (M)
  • 7 H. Cornick (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 D. Potts
  • 19 J. Collins
  • 25 K. LuaLua
  • 8 L. Berry
  • 14 G. Moncur
  • 27 S. Nombe
  • 9 D. Hylton
  • 10 E. Lee
  • 1 J. Shea

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    11' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Abraham
  2. Chelsea
    17' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Abraham · Assist: R. James
  3. Luton
    30' Luton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Clark · Assist: J. Bree
  4. Luton
    46' Luton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Rea · On: D. Potts
  5. Luton
    60' Luton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Cornick · On: J. Collins
  6. Luton
    61' Luton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Bree · On: K. LuaLua
  7. Luton
    61' Luton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Tunnicliffe · On: L. Berry
  8. Chelsea
    70' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Pulisic · On: C. Hudson-Odoi
  9. Chelsea
    74' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Abraham · Assist: C. Hudson-Odoi
  10. Luton
    75' Luton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Naismith · On: G. Moncur
  11. Chelsea
    77' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hakim Ziyech · On: K. Havertz
  12. Chelsea
    77' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Abraham · On: O. Giroud
  13. Chelsea
    84' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mason Mount · On: M. Kovačić
  14. Luton
    85' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Clark

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Luton
Fouls 5 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 74%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 8
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 696 321
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 7 3
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 67% 33%
Accurate Passes 607 236
Shots Inside Box 18 5
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelsea took an early lead with goals from Timo Werner in the 11th and 17th minutes, putting Luton on the back foot
  • ▸ Luton responded through Jonathan Clark in the 30th minute, but could not maintain the pressure
  • ▸ Chelsea's third goal, scored by Werner in the 74th minute, sealed the match and their progression in the FA Cup