Leeds United vs Chelsea: EFL Cup Third Round Preview

Leeds United will return to one of English football’s grand stages in September, with their EFL Cup Third Round tie against Chelsea set for Wednesday 9th September at Stamford Bridge, kicking off at 8pm.

The meeting in West London has been selected for live broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, a nod to the enduring pull of this fixture and the intrigue around a Leeds side that rattled Chelsea last season.

These clubs know each other well from the previous campaign. They met three times, and it was at Elland Road where Leeds lit the touchpaper on a memorable run of form. On that day, Jaka Bijol, Ao Tanaka and Dominic Calvert-Lewin all found the net in a 3-1 win that shifted the mood around the Whites and underlined their capacity to unsettle heavyweight opposition.

Now comes a fresh chapter under the lights in the capital. Stamford Bridge, knockout football, and a Leeds team with recent evidence that they can hurt Chelsea when the moment arrives.

Ticket details, including prices and allocation, will be confirmed by the club in due course, with demand certain to be fierce for a night that already feels bigger than a routine Third Round tie.