Match report
Lincoln 1-2 Chelsea: League Cup Shock Defeated
Lincoln
1–2
FT
Chelsea
Sep 23, 2025
Lincoln staged a valiant effort but ultimately fell short against the might of Chelsea in their League Cup clash. Despite taking an early lead through R. Street's goal, Chelsea rallied with two quickfire strikes from T. George and Facundo Buonanotte to secure victory.
Key Facts
- • R. Street (Lincoln) scored in the 42nd minute.
- • T. George (Chelsea) equalized for Chelsea at 48 minutes.
- • Facundo Buonanotte (Chelsea) gave the Blues a lead in the 50th minute.
- • Andrey Santos and E. Fernandez of Chelsea received yellow cards.
Lineups
Lincoln
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 13 Z. Jeacock (G)
- 2 T. Darikwa (D)
- 4 L. Montsma (D)
- 15 S. Bradley (D)
- 6 R. Towler (D)
- 22 T. Hamer (D)
- 18 B. House (M)
- 14 C. McGrandles (M)
- 24 I. Varfolomeev (M)
- 17 R. Street (F)
- 34 F. Draper (F)
Substitutes
- 1 G. Wickens
- 8 T. Bayliss
- 7 R. Hackett-Fairchild
- 3 A. Reach
- 12 E. Ring
- 9 J. Collins
- 20 J. Obikwu
- 19 F. Okoronkwo
- 11 O. Thorn
Chelsea
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 F. Jorgensen (G)
- 27 M. Gusto (D)
- 23 T. Chalobah (D)
- 29 W. Fofana (D)
- 21 J. Hato (D)
- 17 Andrey Santos (M)
- 8 E. Fernandez (M)
- 11 J. Gittens (M)
- 40 F. Buonanotte (M)
- 49 A. Garnacho (M)
- 32 T. George (F)
Substitutes
- 44 G. Slonina
- 3 M. Cucurella
- 24 R. James
- 25 M. Caicedo
- 58 O. Harrison
- 46 R. Walsh
- 41 Estêvão
- 7 P. Neto
- 62 S. Mheuka
Timeline
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22' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardAndrey SantosFoul
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42' Lincoln Goal · Normal GoalR. Street · Assist: I. Varfolomeev -
48' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalT. George -
50' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalFacundo Buonanotte · Assist: T. George -
54' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardE. FernandezArgument
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56' Lincoln Card · Yellow CardF. DraperFoul
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59' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Garnacho · On: Estêvão -
63' Lincoln Card · Yellow CardB. HouseFoul
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70' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Fernandez · On: M. Cucurella -
70' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Gittens · On: P. Neto -
70' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4Off: T. George · On: S. Mheuka -
71' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Varfolomeev · On: T. Bayliss -
71' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2Off: B. House · On: R. Hackett-Fairchild -
71' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Draper · On: J. Collins -
71' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Street · On: J. Obikwu -
83' Lincoln Card · Yellow CardJ. CollinsFoul
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85' Lincoln subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Montsma · On: F. Okoronkwo -
90'+4 Chelsea subst · Substitution 5Off: Facundo Buonanotte · On: R. Walsh -
90' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardF. JorgensenTime wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Lincoln | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 70% | 89% |
| Offsides | 4 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 14 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 232 | 626 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 6 |
| Possession | 28% | 72% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 162 | 558 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 10 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Lincoln's early goal by R. Street gave them a brief upper hand, but Chelsea responded swiftly with two goals within minutes to shift the momentum completely.
- ▸ Chelsea's substitutions in the second half provided fresh legs and maintained pressure on Lincoln, solidifying their lead.