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Chelsea's predicted XI1 prediction
Chelsea
Early XI · 4-2-3-1Penders
Gusto
Lacroix
Fofana
Hato
Caicedo
James
Palmer
Rogers
Estêvão
Welbeck
Leeds
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
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Chelsea
Early XI · 4-2-3-1Penders
Gusto
Lacroix
Fofana
Hato
Caicedo
James
Palmer
Rogers
Estêvão
Welbeck
Leeds
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
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Chelsea vs Leeds lineups
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Predicted lineups and team news for Chelsea vs Leeds in the EFL Cup on 9 Sept 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 8pm BST kickoff.
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Penders; Gusto, Lacroix, Fofana, Hato; Caicedo, James; Palmer, Rogers, Estêvão; Welbeck.
- What is the predicted lineup for Chelsea vs Leeds?
- Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Penders; Gusto, Lacroix, Fofana, Hato; Caicedo, James; Palmer, Rogers, Estêvão; Welbeck. Our predicted XIs for Chelsea and Leeds are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Chelsea vs Leeds announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Chelsea vs Leeds kick off?
- Chelsea vs Leeds kicks off at 8pm BST on 9 Sept 2026.