Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso takes charge of his first competitive game at Stamford Bridge as Luton Town arrive for a Carabao Cup second-round tie, with Leeds United awaiting the winners in the third round.
There’s no Enzo Fernandez in the matchday squad, despite Alonso saying the Manchester City target was available for selection yesterday, but Chelsea have still named a strong team with Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers starting.
Alonso watched Chelsea’s attack dazzle in a thrilling 3-2 win at Fulham on Monday for his first Premier League win, with Cole Palmer starring. League One side Luton won 3-0 away to Gillingham in the opening round to set up a glamour tie and have claimed four points from their opening two games.
Follow live updates from Chelsea v Luton, below
Chelsea 0-0 Luton
15’ – Welbeck sends a glancing header right at Keeley.
Alan Smith27 August 2026 19:45
Chelsea 0-0 Luton
14’ – Gusto, still stepping into midfield, drills high and wide.
Alan Smith27 August 2026 19:44
Chelsea 0-0 Luton
11’ – Double save Keeley! Palmer’s initial attempt, after a give and go with Estevao, is parried by the Luton goalkeeper and the rebound is then palmed firmly away for a corner.
It is taken short to Palmer. He scuffs his effort wide.
Alan Smith27 August 2026 19:42
Chelsea 0-0 Luton
10’ – Lovely stuff from Palmer, Welbeck and Rogers almost sets the latter away but he has the ball taken off his feet about 12 yards out, leading to a Chelsea corner that is then wasted.
Alan Smith27 August 2026 19:41
Chelsea 0-0 Luton
9’ – Luton are doing a good job at keeping compact so far. Chelsea are dominating the ball and remain patient.
Alan Smith27 August 2026 19:39
Chelsea 0-0 Luton
7’ – Neat hold up play from Marshall allows Luton to get forward for the first time but Ashby’s cross is cleared for a throw-in.
Alan Smith27 August 2026 19:37
Chelsea 0-0 Luton
4’- Rogers send Palmer through but, from a tight angle, Chelsea’s star man finds the side netting.
Alan Smith27 August 2026 19:34
Chelsea 0-0 Luton
4’ – Chelsea are lining up in a 4-2-3-1 but Gusto has already shown a determination to tuck into midfield when they are on the ball.
Alan Smith27 August 2026 19:34
Chelsea 0-0 Luton
2’ – Loud boos for Barco from the away fans as he gets on the ball in midfield for the first time. This is something he will have to get used to for the next few months – until every England fan’s anger towards Argentina dissipates.
Alan Smith27 August 2026 19:32
Kick-off! Chelsea 0-0 Luton
1’ – The hosts gets us going, in blue and kicking from right to left.
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