Match report

Lincoln 1-2 Chelsea: League Cup Shock Defeated

Lincoln
Lincoln
1–2
FT
Chelsea
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

  1. Chelsea
    22' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Andrey Santos

    Foul

  2. Lincoln
    42' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Street · Assist: I. Varfolomeev
  3. Chelsea
    48' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    T. George
  4. Chelsea
    50' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Facundo Buonanotte · Assist: T. George
  5. Chelsea
    54' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    E. Fernandez

    Argument

  6. Lincoln
    56' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    F. Draper

    Foul

  7. Chelsea
    59' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Garnacho · On: Estêvão
  8. Lincoln
    63' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    B. House

    Foul

  9. Chelsea
    70' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Fernandez · On: M. Cucurella
  10. Chelsea
    70' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Gittens · On: P. Neto
  11. Chelsea
    70' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. George · On: S. Mheuka
  12. Lincoln
    71' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Varfolomeev · On: T. Bayliss
  13. Lincoln
    71' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. House · On: R. Hackett-Fairchild
  14. Lincoln
    71' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Draper · On: J. Collins
  15. Lincoln
    71' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Street · On: J. Obikwu
  16. Lincoln
    83' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    J. Collins

    Foul

  17. Lincoln
    85' Lincoln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Montsma · On: F. Okoronkwo
  18. Chelsea
    90'+4 Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Facundo Buonanotte · On: R. Walsh
  19. Chelsea
    90' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    F. Jorgensen

    Time 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.