Watch Carabao Cup 2025/26: Lincoln City vs Chelsea

The 2025/26 Carabao Cup (League Cup) continues this week as Chelsea travel to face Lincoln City. For Enzo Maresca’s Blues, it’s a game they’ll expect to win — nothing less. On the other hand, the Imps will see Chelsea’s visit as a free hit and a rare chance to make history in Lincoln.

Just a week ago, things were looking positive for Maresca. Chelsea were fifth in the Premier League with two wins and two draws, and preparing to begin their Champions League campaign with a trip to Bayern Munich. Since then, back-to-back defeats to Bayern and Manchester United have taken the shine off their early form. The Italian manager has come under fire for his substitutions at Old Trafford with Estêvão and Cole Palmer being substituted early following Robert Sanchez’s red card.