EFL CupRound of 64Chelsea vs Luton
Summary
Match report
Chelsea won 2-0 against Luton in the EFL Cup (Round of 64). It was goalless at half-time.
Chelsea’s goals came from Danny Welbeck in the 50th minute and Hakeem Odofin (own goal) in the 79th minute. D. Welbeck was the highest-rated player on the pitch (8.1).
Player of the match
Key stats
All stats- 3.19Expected goals (xG)0.50
- 26Total shots7
- 7Shots on target1
- 9Corners3
- 0Yellow cards1
Live commentary
It's all over: Chelsea win against Luton 2-0. In numbers: possession Chelsea 66%, Luton 34%; shots 26 (7 on target) to 7 (1 on target)
- 80'
Substitution, Chelsea: Jamie Gittens makes way for Estêvão Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalves
- 79'
Own goal! Hakeem Odofin (Luton) turns the ball into his own net, and Chelsea extend their lead (2-0)
- 78'
Double substitution, Luton: Nahki Wells makes way for Callum Marshall, Kasey Palmer on for Devante Cole
- 73'
Substitution, Chelsea: Danny Welbeck comes on for João Pedro
- 68'
Substitution, Chelsea: Morgan Rogers comes on for Romeo Lavia
- 67'
Double substitution, Chelsea: Jorrel Hato makes way for Malo Gusto, Reece James on for Pedro Neto
- 61'
Double substitution, Luton: E. Lawrence replaces Harry Fox, Benedict Benagr on for Isaiah Jones
- 56'
Yellow card: Joseph Johnson (Luton) for a foul
- 50'
Goal! Danny Welbeck puts Chelsea ahead (1-0), set up by Malo Gusto
We're back under way for the second half
The referee blows for half-time: goalless
- 45'
Substitution, Luton: Jake Richards makes way for Gideon kadua
Kick-off! Chelsea vs Luton is under way. Chelsea line up in a 4-2-3-1, Luton in a 5-4-1
Lineups
ChelseaCoach: Xabi AlonsoAverage rating 7.24-2-3-1
Chelsea – Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
- 39M. PendersGoalkeeper – Rating 6.9
- 27M. GustoDefender – Rating 8.0, Assist, On 67'
- 34J. AcheampongDefender – Rating 7.8
- 5M. LacroixDefender – Rating 7.6
- 29P. ChavarriaDefender – Rating 7.7
- 24R. JamesMidfielder – Rating 7.2, On 67'
- 4V. BarcoMidfielder – Rating 7.2
- 41EstêvãoMidfielder – Rating 7.4, On 80'
- 10C. PalmerMidfielder – Rating 7.0
- 17M. RogersMidfielder – Rating 6.6, On 68'
- 18D. WelbeckForward – Player of the match, Rating 8.1, Goal 50', On 73'
ChelseaSubstitutes
- 1
1R. SanchezGoalkeeper - 30
30A. AnselminoDefender - 21
21J. HatoDefender67'Rating 7.3 - 31
31R. WatsonMidfielder - 45
45R. LaviaMidfielder68'Rating 7.1 - 7
7P. NetoForward67'Rating 6.6 - 9
9Joao PedroForward73'Rating 6.4 - 11
11J. GittensForward80'Rating 6.3 - 22
22E. EmeghaForward
CoachXabi Alonso
LutonCoach: Jack WilshereAverage rating 6.45-4-1
Luton – Starting XI (5-4-1)
- 24J. KeeleyGoalkeeper – Rating 7.0
- 33H. AshbyDefender – Rating 6.8
- 2H. OdoffinDefender – Rating 5.6, Own goal 79'
- 6G. JohnstonDefender – Rating 7.0
- 12J. JohnsonDefender – Rating 6.5, Yellow card 56'
- 31B. BenagrDefender – Rating 6.0, On 61'
- 30G. KoduaMidfielder – Rating 6.2, On 45'
- 8L. WalshMidfielder – Rating 6.6
- 45K. PalmerMidfielder – Rating 6.4, On 78'
- 11E. LawrenceMidfielder – Rating 6.1, On 61'
- 9C. MarshallForward – Rating 6.1, On 78'
LutonSubstitutes
- 1
1J. SheaGoalkeeper - 3
3K. NaismithDefender - 5
5M. AndersenDefender - 42
42C. ChigozieDefender - 7
7J. RichardsMidfielder45'Rating 6.2 - 44
44D. ColeForward78'Rating 6.3 - 25
25I. JonesForward61'Rating 6.6 - 21
21N. WellsForward78'Rating 6.3 - 22
22H. FoxMidfielder61'Rating 6.7
CoachJack Wilshere
Stats
ChelseaLuton- 66%Possession34%
- 3.19Expected goals (xG)0.50
- 26Total shots7
- 7Shots on target1
- 11Shots off target5
- 8Blocked shots1
- 19Shots inside the box4
- 7Shots outside the box3
- 9Corners3
- 2Offsides0
- 11Fouls6
- 0Yellow cards1
- 0Red cards0
- 1Goalkeeper saves6
- 697Total passes365
- 641Accurate passes297
- 6Free Kicks10
Info
Match info
- Competition
- EFL Cup
- Round
- Round of 64
- Kick-off
- Venue
- Stamford Bridge, London
- Referee
- E. Bell
