Chelsea fight back to beat Wimbledon in EFL Cup

Published:
Chelsea fight back to beat Wimbledon in EFL Cup

Chelsea survived an early scare as they came from a goal down to claim a 2-1 win over fourth-tier AFC Wimbledon in the second round of the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

The League Two visitors took a shock lead from the penalty spot in the 19th minute through James Tilley after Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez brought down Harry Pell inside the box.

Chelsea continued to enjoy the lion's share of possession but failed to make it count until they were awarded a penalty for a foul on Noni Madueke, which the England under-21 forward converted in first-half stoppage time.

Substitute Enzo Fernandez grabbed the winner for the hosts in the 72nd minute with his first goal for the club since he joined from Benfica in a British record deal in February.

Not having qualified for Europe last season, Chelsea entered the competition in the second round for the first time since 2016, after finishing 12th in the Premier League.

Related News

Shaw nets decider as USWNT ends year with win Shaw nets decider as USWNT ends year with win

Jaedyn Shaw scored the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute to give the United States women a 2-1 victory over China on Tuesday night in the Americans' final match of the year.

World's greatest scorer Sinclair retires with win World's greatest scorer Sinclair retires with win

Canada legend Christine Sinclair bid an emotional farewell to international soccer on Tuesday with one final match that brought an end to a superlative career.

Rice saves Arsenal with late 4-3 winner at Luton Rice saves Arsenal with late 4-3 winner at Luton

Declan Rice's header deep in stoppage time sealed an enthralling 4-3 victory for Arsenal over Luton Town to send them five points clear at the top of the Premier League on Tuesday.

Source: Ratcliffe to conclude Utd stake next week Source: Ratcliffe to conclude Utd stake next week

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's £1.25 billion investment in Manchester United will be confirmed next week and could be finalised as early as Monday, a source familiar with the sale process has told ESPN.

Arteta won't blame Arsenal's close call on Raya Arteta won't blame Arsenal's close call on Raya

Mikel Arteta refused to play the blame game after goalkeeper David Raya's errors almost cost Arsenal dearly in a thrilling 4-3 victory at Luton Town in the Premier League on Tuesday.

Messi named 2023 Time Athlete of the Year Messi named 2023 Time Athlete of the Year

Lionel Messi has been named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023 after his move to the United States to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami.

Pep: Spurs game proved Man City will win Prem Pep: Spurs game proved Man City will win Prem

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City's performances in the draws against Liverpool and Tottenham have convinced him that his team will win the league title this season.

England win 6-0 but Team GB to miss Olympics England win 6-0 but Team GB to miss Olympics

England hammered Scotland 6-0 at Hampden Park on Thursday evening but it was not enough to overtake the Netherlands at the top of their Nations League group meaning Team GB will not play in the women's football competition at Paris 2024 Olympics