Another focus match was staged in the third round of the 2025/26 English League Cup. Chelsea, who played away, fell behind by one goal, but finally defeated Lincoln City 2-1 with goals from Tyreek George and Bonannott.

At the start of the match, Lincoln City's attack was cleared, and Lewis Monsma received the ball in the penalty area, turned and shot, but the ball hit the post. In the 3rd minute, Chelsea goalkeeper Jorgensen accidentally knocked down teammate Wesley Fofana while attacking, but after treatment, Wesley Fofana continued to play.

In the 18th minute, Chelsea organized an attack. Jorel Harto passed the ball into the penalty area. Gittens took the ball and volleyed it, but the ball was kicked high. In the 33rd minute, Lincoln City took a corner kick. Chelsea goalkeeper Jorgensen made a mistake when clearing the ball. Rob Street headed the ball in the melee but it went wide.

In the 42nd minute, Chelsea was intercepted and Rob Street received a pass from Valfromev and shot from the penalty area over Chelsea goalkeeper Jorgensen, helping Lincoln City take the lead 1-0.

In the 48th minute of the second half, Gittens' cross from the left was cleared by the opposing player, and Tyreek George scored with a long shot from the top of the penalty area, helping Chelsea to tie the score at 1-1. In the 50th minute, Chelsea continued to attack, and Bonanotte received a pass from Tyreek George and shot over the defense to help Chelsea take the lead 2-1.

In the 52nd minute, Ganacho lobbed a pass into the box, and Jorel Hatto volleyed the ball, but it hit the side netting. In the 62nd minute, Gusteau crossed for Bonanotte, who headed it wide. In the 73rd minute, Chelsea's attack was thwarted, and Gusteau, after collecting the ball in the scramble, volleyed it over the post.

In the 81st minute, Pedro Neto passed the ball from the top of the penalty area. Bonanot received the ball and shot against the defense, but the ball was blocked.

In the end, Chelsea beat Lincoln City 2-1 away and successfully advanced to the next round.