Chelsea Cruise Past Luton Town 2-0 to Advance in Carabao Cup

Chelsea secured their place in the third round of the Carabao Cup with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Luton Town at Stamford Bridge. Danny Welbeck opened his scoring account for the club, while an own goal from Luton's Hakeem Odoffin sealed the win.

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Chelsea advanced to the third round of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup (EFL) after defeating Luton Town 2-0 in the second round at Stamford Bridge on Friday morning Indonesian time.

Despite the difference in leagues, Chelsea manager Alonso opted for a strong squad, featuring first-team regulars like Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers. Youngster Estevao also made his first start of the season, though Enzo Fernandez was notably absent amid transfer speculation.

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Danny Welbeck scored his first goal for the Blues, with the other goal coming from a Hakeem Odoffin own goal.

The Blues dominated possession from the outset, creating numerous scoring opportunities. Cole Palmer narrowly missed putting Chelsea ahead after a promising link-up with Estevao, but Luton's goalkeeper Josh Keeley produced a string of impressive saves. Keeley denied Reece James from a free-kick and Estevao from a through ball, while Morgan Rogers saw her shot strike the underside of the crossbar.

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The deadlock was finally broken five minutes into the second half, in the 50th minute.

The breakthrough finally came five minutes into the second half. Malo Gusto delivered a precise cross from the right flank, which Welbeck headed home to make it 1-0. Luton's Kasey Palmer tested Chelsea's defense with a long-range effort that went wide. Chelsea extended their lead in the 78th minute when Estevao's skillful dribble inside the box led to an own goal by Odoffin. Jamie Gittens almost added a third in injury time, but his shot hit the post. Chelsea held on to their 2-0 lead until the final whistle.

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Hakeem Odoffin misjudged the ball and put it into his own net, giving Chelsea a 2-0 lead.