Chelsea Overcomes Lincoln City 2-1 to Reach Carabao Cup Fourth Round

Chelsea overcame an early deficit to defeat League One side Lincoln City 2-1 in the EFL Cup third round, advancing to the fourth round. Lincoln took the lead just before halftime through Rob Street after a defensive error by Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, raising hopes of a major upset. However, Chelsea quickly responded after halftime with goals from teenager Tyrique George and Facundo Buonanotte, the latter scoring his first goal for the club. Despite Lincoln's strong start and late pressure, Chelsea managed the game effectively to secure victory. This win marks Chelsea's continued dominance over lower-league teams in the competition and keeps their hopes alive for silverware this season. Meanwhile, other notable results included Burnley's shock defeat to Cardiff and Brighton's commanding 6-0 win over Barnsley.