Match report

Chelsea Defeats Middlesbrough 6-1 in League Cup

Chelsea
Chelsea
6–1
FT
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Jan 23, 2024

In a dominant performance, Chelsea secured a comfortable 6-1 win against Middlesbrough in the League Cup. Goals from an own goal by J. Howson, E. Fernandez, A. Disasi, C. Palmer (2), and Noni Madueke highlighted Chelsea's efficiency. Despite conceding late, Middlesbrough was unable to recover from a strong first-half showing by their opponents.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Chelsea 6–1 Middlesbrough.
  • • Goal scorers for Chelsea: J. Howson (OG), E. Fernandez, A. Disasi, C. Palmer (2), Noni Madueke.
  • • Morgan Rogers scored the only goal for Middlesbrough.
  • • Matthew Mudryk received a yellow card in the 12th minute.
  • • Thiago Silva was cautioned with a yellow card in the 53rd minute.

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 Đ. Petrović (G)
  • 2 A. Disasi (D)
  • 6 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 26 L. Colwill (D)
  • 21 B. Chilwell (D)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 8 E. Fernández (M)
  • 7 R. Sterling (M)
  • 20 C. Palmer (M)
  • 10 M. Mudryk (M)
  • 19 A. Broja (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 N. Madueke
  • 23 C. Gallagher
  • 42 A. Gilchrist
  • 17 C. Chukwuemeka
  • 54 L. Castledine
  • 5 B. Badiashile
  • 40 T. Curd
  • 47 L. Bergström
  • 36 Deivid Washington

Middlesbrough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 T. Glover (G)
  • 3 R. van den Berg (D)
  • 6 D. Fry (D)
  • 5 M. Clarke (D)
  • 27 L. Engel (D)
  • 16 J. Howson (M)
  • 4 D. Barlaser (M)
  • 21 M. Forss (M)
  • 25 M. Crooks (M)
  • 7 H. Hackney (M)
  • 10 M. Rogers (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 A. Dijksteel
  • 28 L. O'Brien
  • 14 A. Gilbert
  • 32 J. Jones
  • 52 A. Bridge
  • 19 J. Coburn
  • 57 B. Bilongo
  • 49 L. McCabe
  • 17 P. McNair

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    12' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Mudryk

    Argument

  2. Chelsea
    15' Chelsea Goal · Own Goal
    J. Howson
  3. Chelsea
    29' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Fernandez
  4. Chelsea
    36' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Disasi · Assist: R. Sterling
  5. Middlesbrough
    40' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    Matt Crooks

    Foul

  6. Chelsea
    42' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Palmer
  7. Middlesbrough
    46' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Forss · On: A. Dijksteel
  8. Chelsea
    53' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Thiago Silva

    Foul

  9. Middlesbrough
    64' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    R. van den Berg

    Foul

  10. Chelsea
    65' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Broja · On: C. Gallagher
  11. Chelsea
    65' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Chilwell · On: A. Gilchrist
  12. Middlesbrough
    71' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Howson · On: L. O'Brien
  13. Chelsea
    72' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Caicedo · On: C. Chukwuemeka
  14. Chelsea
    77' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Palmer · Assist: C. Gallagher
  15. Chelsea
    81' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Noni Madueke · Assist: C. Gallagher
  16. Chelsea
    85' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Sterling · On: L. Castledine
  17. Middlesbrough
    88' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matt Crooks · On: A. Gilbert
  18. Middlesbrough
    88' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    Morgan Rogers · Assist: H. Hackney

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Middlesbrough
Fouls 5 5
Pass Accuracy 89% 80%
Offsides 1 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 4
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 656 399
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 6 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 0
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 587 321
Shots Inside Box 10 2
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelsea's early goals, including an own goal by J. Howson and E. Fernandez’s strike, set the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ Substitutions involving C. Palmer and Noni Madueke in the second half further cemented Chelsea's lead, ensuring a comfortable victory.