Match report

Chelsea Secures FA Cup Victory Over Leeds 3-2

Chelsea
Chelsea
3–2
FT
Leeds
Leeds
Feb 28, 2024

Chelsea secured their place in the next round of the FA Cup after defeating Leeds United in a closely contested match. The Blues overcame an early setback to take control with goals from N. Jackson, M. Mudryk, and C. Gallagher. Despite Leeds' valiant efforts and an early goal from M. Joseph, Chelsea's composure proved decisive.

Key Facts

  • • M. Joseph opened the scoring for Leeds in the 8th minute.
  • • N. Jackson equalized for Chelsea at 15 minutes with an assist from M. Caicedo.
  • • M. Mudryk gave Chelsea the lead after a precise pass from R. Sterling at 37 minutes.
  • • Chelsea received three yellow cards within a span of five minutes, including one each to T. Chalobah, E. Fernandez, and M. Caicedo.
  • • Leeds tied the game again with another goal by M. Joseph in the 59th minute.
  • • C. Gallagher sealed Chelsea's victory in injury time with an assist from E. Fernandez.

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Robert Sánchez (G)
  • 27 M. Gusto (D)
  • 2 A. Disasi (D)
  • 14 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 42 A. Gilchrist (D)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 8 E. Fernández (M)
  • 11 N. Madueke (M)
  • 10 M. Mudryk (M)
  • 7 R. Sterling (M)
  • 15 N. Jackson (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 B. Chilwell
  • 23 C. Gallagher
  • 26 L. Colwill
  • 20 C. Palmer
  • 49 J. Tauriainen
  • 73 H. Murray-Campbell
  • 53 I. Samuels-Smith
  • 28 Đ. Petrović
  • 79 O. Harrison

Leeds

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Meslier (G)
  • 33 C. Roberts (D)
  • 14 J. Rodon (D)
  • 6 L. Cooper (D)
  • 3 Junior Firpo (D)
  • 4 E. Ampadu (M)
  • 22 A. Gray (M)
  • 20 D. James (M)
  • 7 J. Piroe (M)
  • 12 J. Anthony (M)
  • 49 M. Joseph (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 C. Summerville
  • 29 W. Gnonto
  • 5 C. Cresswell
  • 9 P. Bamford
  • 40 D. van den Heuvel
  • 25 S. Byram
  • 17 J. Shackleton
  • 13 K. Klaesson
  • 8 G. Kamara

Timeline

  1. Leeds
    8' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Joseph · Assist: J. Anthony
  2. Chelsea
    15' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Jackson · Assist: M. Caicedo
  3. Chelsea
    37' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Mudryk · Assist: R. Sterling
  4. Chelsea
    40' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    T. Chalobah

    Foul

  5. Chelsea
    41' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    E. Fernandez

    Argument

  6. Chelsea
    49' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Caicedo

    Foul

  7. Leeds
    59' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Joseph · Assist: J. Anthony
  8. Chelsea
    61' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Gusto · On: B. Chilwell
  9. Chelsea
    61' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Noni Madueke · On: C. Gallagher
  10. Leeds
    69' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    J. Firpo

    Foul

  11. Chelsea
    74' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Gilchrist · On: L. Colwill
  12. Chelsea
    74' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Sterling · On: C. Palmer
  13. Leeds
    79' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Piroe · On: C. Summerville
  14. Leeds
    79' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Daniel James · On: W. Gnonto
  15. Chelsea
    90'+3 Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Mudryk · On: J. Tauriainen
  16. Chelsea
    90' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Gallagher · Assist: E. Fernandez

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Leeds
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 88% 88%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 13
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 545 517
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 481 454
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelsea took control of the match after N. Jackson and M. Mudryk scored in quick succession, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead.
  • ▸ The early yellow cards to Chelsea players disrupted their rhythm but did not hinder them from maintaining their composure and eventually sealing the win.