Chelsea vs Luton LIVE: Carabao Cup result, latest updates and reaction | OneFootball

Danny Welbeck scores on Blues debut as Leeds now await in third round

Chelsea have reached the third round of the Carabao Cup following a routine 2-0 win over Luton. The Blues were initially frustrated by their League One opponents at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night, with Morgan Rogers hitting the crossbar and Josh Keeley denying captain Reece James as Jack Wilshere’s resilient visitors went in at the half-time break level. However, Chelsea were ahead just five minutes later as veteran striker Danny Welbeck headed in an easy debut goal from close-range after Malo Gusto’s cross.

Victory was later wrapped up by an unfortunate Hakeem Odoffin own goal that was forced by the lively Estevao, with man of the match Cole Palmer and substitute Jamie Gittens also striking the woodwork. Chelsea will now host old rivals Leeds in the third round next month, having made it successive wins this week to begin the Xabi Alonso era following Monday night’s thrilling 3-2 triumph over rivals Fulham in a west London derby at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.

Enzo Fernandez’s shock squad omission amid an expected transfer bid from Manchester City was the biggest headline of the night, along with Chelsea agreeing a £7.5million deal with Aston Villa for the signing of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Follow Chelsea vs Luton live below!