Chelsea vs Leeds United: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 9 September

What to know

Chelsea host Leeds United in round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday 9 September 2026. Kickoff is at 22:15 Mecca time at Stamford Bridge, London. Chelsea are #1 in the table and Leeds United are #2. The match is on TV in 46 countries, on channels including SuperSport 2 Digitalb, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Bein Sports 3, Moja TV, Arena Cloud.

Chelsea (#1) against Leeds United (#2): a direct fight at the top of the table.
Leeds United are unbeaten in their last 4 matches.
Chelsea go into this one with 5 players out.

Which channel shows Chelsea vs Leeds United?

Channels showing this match, by country.

All channels in 46 countries

Match prediction

58%

21%

Form

The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

Chelsea

Leeds United

Lineups

Chelsea

Leeds United

Match stats

6

Fouls

10

6

Goals

3

Saves

2

483

Passes

489

4

Assists

3

98

Attacks

114

3

Corners

5

22

Tackles

20

0

Offsides

1

30

Throwins

13

89

Ball Safe

80

54

Duels Won

57

1

Penalties

0

9

Free Kicks

6

Who is out: Chelsea and Leeds United

Chelsea

Marco Palestra Unknown Injury, until 10 Oct
Reece James Thigh Problems, until 10 Oct
Moisés Caicedo Calf Injury, until 10 Oct
Emmanuel EmeghaTorn Thigh Muscle, until 10 Oct
João PedroKnee Problems, until 17 Oct

Leeds United

Joe RodonHamstring Injury, until 8 Nov

Stadium: Stamford Bridge

CityLondon

Capacity34,915

SurfaceGrass

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Questions and answers

What time does Chelsea vs Leeds United kick off?

Chelsea vs Leeds United kicks off on Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 22:15 Mecca time (19:15 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing Chelsea vs Leeds United?

The match is on TV in 46 countries. Channels include SuperSport 2 Digitalb, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Bein Sports 3, Moja TV, Arena Cloud, Play Diema Xtra. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.

Where is Chelsea vs Leeds United being played?

At Stamford Bridge in London, which holds 34,915 people.

Who is expected to win, Chelsea or Leeds United?

Chelsea 58%, draw 21%, Leeds United 21%.

How can I watch Chelsea vs Leeds United if it isn't shown in my country?

Connect a VPN to one of the countries in the list above where the match is shown, then open that broadcaster's website or app. Some broadcasters need their own subscription.