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Chelsea and Leeds held to goalless Carabao Cup draw
Chelsea and Leeds United drew 0–0 at Stamford Bridge in the third round, with 16-year-old Watson reportedly making his debut for the home side.
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Event
Carabao Cup third-round matches live
Chelsea and Leeds United played to a 0-0 draw in their Carabao Cup third-round match at Stamford Bridge on 9 September 2026. Chelsea manager Alonso gave a debut to 16-year-old Watson.
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Background
Why this event matters
Chelsea and Leeds United met at Stamford Bridge in the third round of the Carabao Cup on 9 September 2026. The event digest and retrieved summary report a 0–0 draw and say Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso gave 16-year-old Watson his debut. Sky Sports’ live blog was unavailable, so details about Watson’s role and the match’s progression outcome could not be verified.
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Carabao Cup third-round matches live
Chelsea and Leeds United met at Stamford Bridge in the third round of the Carabao Cup on 9 September 2026. The event digest and retrieved summary report a 0–0 draw and say Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso gave 16-year-old Watson his debut. Sky Sports’ live blog was unavailable, so det
Reporting trail
Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/13582789/chelsea-vs-leeds-live-carabao-cup-third-round-score-updates-and-free-highlights | published Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports live coverage | Primary match listing and fixture details, but the live blog was unavailable.Event digest | Reports the 0–0 result and Watson’s debut.Retrieved cluster summary | Corroborates the match result and debut report.Retrieved background cards | Provides context on Alonso’s Chelsea appointment.Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/13866/13582785/carabao-cup-third-round-live-scores-updates-and-free-match-highlights-with-newcastle-sunderland-crystal-palace-in-action | published Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:30:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports live blog | Primary source for the reported Carabao Cup third-round coverage, but unavailable in the supplied capture.Event digest | Summarises the teams involved and the availability of live scores, updates and highlights.Retrieved context | Provides the event label but contains no additional verified match information.
Fact cards
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Carabao Cup third-round matches live: key people and institutions
Key entities: Chelsea, Leeds United, Carabao Cup, Sky Sports, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Sunderland.
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Carabao Cup third-round matches live: key questions
What was the result? The event digest and retrieved summary reported a 0–0 draw. Where was the match played? At Stamford Bridge. Which competition was it? The Carabao Cup third round. Who made his Chelsea debut? Sixteen-year-old Watson, although his first name and role were not s
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Carabao Cup third-round matches live: reporting sources
Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/13582789/chelsea-vs-leeds-live-carabao-cup-third-round-score-updates-and-free-highlights | published Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:00 BST | primary source | Sky Sports live coverage | Primary match listing and fixture detai
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Carabao Cup third-round matches live: timeline
9 September 2026: Chelsea and Leeds United played their Carabao Cup third-round match at Stamford Bridge. 9 September 2026: The event digest and retrieved summary reported a 0–0 draw. 9 September 2026: Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso reportedly gave 16-year-old Watson his debut.
Timeline
9 September 2026
Chelsea and Leeds United played their Carabao Cup third-round match at Stamford Bridge.
9 September 2026
The event digest and retrieved summary reported a 0–0 draw.
9 September 2026
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso reportedly gave 16-year-old Watson his debut.
FAQ
What was the result?
The event digest and retrieved summary reported a 0–0 draw.
Where was the match played?
At Stamford Bridge.
Which competition was it?
The Carabao Cup third round.
Who made his Chelsea debut?
Sixteen-year-old Watson, although his first name and role were not specified.
Was the match’s progression outcome confirmed?
No; the available material does not say whether extra time or penalties followed.
Which competition was covered?
The Carabao Cup third round.
Which clubs were mentioned?
Bournemouth, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Sunderland and Newcastle United.
Where could updates be found?
Sky Sports’ live scores, updates and free highlights coverage.
Was a result confirmed?
No; the supplied material contains no verified score or outcome.