Chelsea Edge Wolves 4-3 in Thrilling Carabao Cup Clash

Chelsea secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup fourth round last night, advancing to the quarterfinals despite a spirited second-half comeback from the hosts. The match, held at Molineux Stadium, showcased Chelsea’s reliance on young talent, with four of their goals coming from players aged 21 or under.

The Blues took an early lead through T. Arkoadiere in the 4th minute, with S. Santos adding a second in the 15th. Wolves fought back with goals from J. Moller Wolfe (80th, 83rd) and an own goal, narrowing the gap. However, Chelsea’s academy stars shone brightly, with 18-year-old Jamie Gittens scoring and assisting, while Estevão sealed the win with a late strike in the 87th minute. The match took a turn when striker Liam Delap received a second yellow card, reducing Chelsea to ten men, but they held firm.

Under manager Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s high-line tactic exposed defensive vulnerabilities, conceding three goals in 43 minutes. Despite a mixed start to the 2025-26 season, this result highlights the club’s youth development strategy, setting the stage for a challenging quarterfinal run.