This piece was updated in September 2026. Chelsea’s next match is a Carabao Cup third-round tie against Leeds United, confirmed after a 2-1 defeat at Arsenal in the Premier League. Chelsea vs Leeds takes place at Stamford Bridge, and this update sets out the date, kick-off time, TV coverage and the club’s immediate run of fixtures.
Chelsea head into the cup looking to build on some recent attacking form. Leeds United, back in the top flight after promotion, arrive in good shape too.
Chelsea’s result at Arsenal
Chelsea lost 2-1 at Arsenal in the Premier League. Morgan Rogers put the visitors ahead early at the Emirates Stadium, giving Chelsea a bright start on the road.
Arsenal hit back through Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard. The pair turned the match around and secured the points for the home side.
Chelsea vs Leeds: date, time and TV channel
Chelsea play Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday 9 September 2026, with kick-off at 8pm BST. The tie is live on Sky Sports Main Event in the UK.
It is a Carabao Cup third-round fixture, and Chelsea have no midweek Premier League match to navigate beforehand. That gives the squad a clear run at the cup tie.
Both sides reached this round with wins. Chelsea beat Luton Town 2-0 at home, a game in which Danny Welbeck scored his first goal since joining the club. Leeds beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 away.
Leeds were unbeaten in their opening three Premier League matches this season before a 1-1 draw at Brighton, their most recent league outing. Full details of the fixture were first set out in the original fixture update.
What happens next
There is no midweek Premier League fixture before Chelsea vs Leeds, so the cup tie stands alone in the week’s schedule. League business resumes on Saturday 12 September, when Hull City visit Stamford Bridge with kick-off at 3pm BST.
A trip to Brentford follows the weekend after. Supporters can check our Brentford lineups once team news for that game is confirmed.
Chelsea have shown decent attacking form recently, underlined by a win over Fulham, and Welbeck’s goal against Luton added to that improvement up front. Supporters wanting a longer view of the club’s forward options can revisit our Chelsea strikers list.
It has been a busy few weeks off the pitch too, from the Alonso verdict on his approach to the squad’s fringe players, to the badge refresh that caught supporters’ attention.
