Chelsea navigated a tricky Carabao Cup third-round tie at Sincil Bank on 23 September 2025, coming from behind to beat Lincoln City 2-1 and progress to the next round. It was not straightforward for Enzo Maresca’s side, as the League One hosts made life difficult and took the lead before Chelsea found the character to turn the game around. A disciplined and determined away performance eventually got the job done.
For Lincoln City, it was a night to be proud of. Facing a Premier League Chelsea side with a squad packed with talent and depth, the Imps competed throughout and gave their supporters a memorable cup evening before ultimately being edged out by the visitors’ quality.
Lincoln Take a Shock Lead
In a sign of things to come, Lincoln City made a bright start at Sincil Bank and took the lead to stun the travelling Chelsea supporters. The home side were well-organised, energetic, and clearly up for the occasion. Their goal showcased exactly why cup football at this level can produce such memorable upsets, with Lincoln refusing to be overawed by the stature of their opponents.
Chelsea, to their credit, did not panic. Maresca’s side kept possession and continued to work through the Lincoln defence patiently, knowing that the quality in their squad would eventually show.
Chelsea Turn It Around
The visitors found their equaliser and then struck for a winner that sealed their progress. The winning goal showcased Chelsea’s quality in the final third and gave them the lead they needed to see the tie through. Lincoln pushed hard for a late equaliser but Chelsea managed the closing stages professionally to advance to the fourth round.
Match Summary and Key Stats
- Competition: English Carabao Cup 2025-26, Third Round
- Venue: Sincil Bank, Lincoln
- Date: 23 September 2025
- Result: Lincoln City 1 – 2 Chelsea
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of Lincoln City vs Chelsea in the Carabao Cup 2025?
Chelsea won 2-1 away at Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup third round on 23 September 2025, coming from behind to progress to the next round.
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