Match report

Tottenham 1–1 Chelsea: League Cup Draw

Tottenham
Tottenham
1–1
PEN
Chelsea
Chelsea
Sep 29, 2020

Tottenham held off a strong challenge from Chelsea to secure a 1–1 draw in the League Cup. Chelsea's Timo Werner opened the scoring in the 19th minute, but Tottenham's Erik Lamela equalized in the 83rd minute, ensuring a share of the spoils.

Key Facts

  • • Timo Werner (Chelsea) scored the opening goal in the 19th minute
  • • Erik Lamela (Tottenham) equalized for Spurs in the 83rd minute
  • • M. Kovacic (Chelsea) and Serge Aurier (Tottenham) received yellow cards
  • • Gedson Fernandes (Tottenham) and Ben Chilwell (Chelsea) were among the substitutes

Lineups

Tottenham

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lloris (G)
  • 4 T. Alderweireld (D)
  • 24 S. Aurier (M)
  • 3 Reguilón (M)
  • 25 J. Tanganga (D)
  • 17 M. Sissoko (M)
  • 11 E. Lamela (F)
  • 15 E. Dier (D)
  • 28 T. Ndombèlé (M)
  • 30 Gedson Fernandes (M)
  • 23 S. Bergwijn (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 P. Højbjerg
  • 10 H. Kane
  • 27 Lucas Moura
  • 12 J. Hart
  • 33 B. Davies
  • 2 M. Doherty
  • 6 D. Sánchez

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Mendy (G)
  • 28 Azpilicueta (D)
  • 15 K. Zouma (D)
  • 14 F. Tomori (D)
  • 21 B. Chilwell (D)
  • 17 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 19 M. Mount (M)
  • 18 O. Giroud (F)
  • 11 T. Werner (M)
  • 20 C. Hudson-Odoi (M)

Substitutes

  • 33 Emerson
  • 7 N. Kanté
  • 9 T. Abraham
  • 1 Kepa
  • 8 R. Barkley
  • 29 K. Havertz
  • 24 R. James

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    19' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Werner
  2. Chelsea
    45' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kovačić

    Foul

  3. Tottenham
    59' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    S. Aurier

    Foul

  4. Tottenham
    61' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    Japhet Tanganga

    Foul

  5. Tottenham
    63' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gedson Fernandes · On: P. Hojbjerg
  6. Chelsea
    66' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Chilwell · On: Emerson Palmieri
  7. Chelsea
    70' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Kovačić · On: N'Golo Kanté
  8. Chelsea
    76' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Giroud · On: T. Abraham
  9. Chelsea
    83' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    J. Filho

    Foul

  10. Tottenham
    83' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    É. Lamela · Assist: Sergio Reguilón

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham Chelsea
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 79% 87%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 7
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 389 670
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 3 3
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 308 584
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tottenham's equalizer by Lamela in the 83rd minute changed the momentum of the game, leveling the score and securing a crucial point for Spurs
  • ▸ Chelsea's early goal by Timo Werner in the 19th minute set the tone for the first half, putting pressure on Tottenham to respond