Match report

Chelsea Stuns Leeds with Late Equalizer, Ends 2-2 (Premier League)

Chelsea
Chelsea
2–2
FT
Leeds
Leeds
Feb 10, 2026

Chelsea held off Leeds for a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Premier League. Goals from João Pedro and C. Palmer put Chelsea ahead, but Leeds fought back through penalties by L. Nmecha and a normal goal from Noah Okafor.

Key Facts

  • • Chelsea: 2 goals (João Pedro - 24', C. Palmer - pen 58')
  • • Leeds: 2 goals (L. Nmecha - pen 67', Noah Okafor - 73')
  • • Yellow Cards: Chelsea (M. Gusto, J. Acheampong, C. Palmer), Leeds (G. Gudmundsson, S. Bornauw, J. Justin, S. Longstaff)
  • • Substitutions: Chelsea made three changes with W. Fofana, Andrey Santos coming on late; Leeds also had multiple substitutions led by Daniel James

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Sanchez (G)
  • 27 M. Gusto (D)
  • 34 J. Acheampong (D)
  • 23 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 3 M. Cucurella (D)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 17 Andrey Santos (M)
  • 41 Estêvão (M)
  • 10 C. Palmer (M)
  • 8 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 20 Joao Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 T. Sharman-Lowe
  • 5 B. Badiashile
  • 29 W. Fofana
  • 19 M. Sarr
  • 21 J. Hato
  • 49 A. Garnacho
  • 7 P. Neto
  • 9 L. Delap
  • 38 M. Guiu

Leeds

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 26 K. Darlow (G)
  • 24 J. Justin (D)
  • 23 S. Bornauw (D)
  • 15 J. Bijol (D)
  • 6 J. Rodon (D)
  • 3 G. Gudmundsson (D)
  • 2 J. Bogle (M)
  • 4 E. Ampadu (M)
  • 44 I. Gruev (M)
  • 11 B. Aaronson (M)
  • 14 L. Nmecha (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Lucas Perri
  • 25 S. Byram
  • 8 S. Longstaff
  • 22 A. Tanaka
  • 40 F. Buonanotte
  • 7 D. James
  • 19 N. Okafor
  • 29 W. Gnonto
  • 10 J. Piroe

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    8' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gusto

    Foul

  2. Chelsea
    15' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    J. Acheampong

    Foul

  3. Leeds
    19' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    G. Gudmundsson

    Foul

  4. Leeds
    22' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    S. Bornauw

    Foul

  5. Chelsea
    24' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    João Pedro · Assist: C. Palmer
  6. Leeds
    45' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    J. Justin

    Foul

  7. Chelsea
    46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Cucurella · On: J. Hato
  8. Leeds
    55' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Bornauw · On: Noah Okafor
  9. Chelsea
    58' Chelsea Goal · Penalty
    C. Palmer
  10. Chelsea
    64' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Estêvão · On: P. Neto
  11. Chelsea
    67' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    C. Palmer

    Argument

  12. Leeds
    67' Leeds Goal · Penalty
    L. Nmecha
  13. Leeds
    73' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    Noah Okafor · Assist: L. Nmecha
  14. Chelsea
    79' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Acheampong · On: W. Fofana
  15. Chelsea
    79' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Andrey Santos · On: L. Delap
  16. Leeds
    82' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Nmecha · On: Daniel James
  17. Leeds
    90'+5 Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Aaronson · On: S. Longstaff
  18. Leeds
    90'+6 Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    S. Longstaff

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Leeds
Fouls 9 13
Pass Accuracy 92% 82%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 4
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 644 336
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 3.13 1.44
Shots off Target 8 0
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 593 274
Shots Inside Box 14 2
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelsea's early goal by João Pedro set the pace at 24 minutes, but Leeds' quick response with two goals within six minutes leveled the score.
  • ▸ C. Palmer's penalty at half-time was a crucial moment that gave Chelsea temporary control before Leeds equalized through Nmecha and Okafor.