Chelsea vs Leeds LIVE: FA Cup fifth round result and reaction as Conor Gallagher nets dramatic winner

Chelsea 3-2 Leeds: Gallagher’s goal sends the Blues into the quarter-finals after a tight contest against the Whites

Carabao Cup: Pochettino stands up for Chelsea after Gary Neville jibe

Chelsea responded to their defeat in the Carabao Cup final with a determined and steadfast performance at Stamford Bridge to defeat Leeds.

The visitors started the more aggressive team and took advantage of an Axel Disasi mistake to notch up the first goal as Mateo Joseph slotted home past the restored Robert Sanchez inside the opening 10 minutes. However, it wasn’t long before Nicolas Jackson found the equaliser with a smooth finish from the right side of the box.

Chelsea then took the lead through Mykhailo Mudryk who excelled in the No. 10 role throughout the night. After the break, Chelsea started slowly once more and again they were punished. Joseph leaping behind Trevoh Chalobah to nod home an equaliser.

Things were level for almost 20 minutes until Conor Gallagher, freshly brought on from the bench, spun away from Junior Firpo to lift a shot over Illan Meslier and send Chelsea into the quarter-finals.

Relive the action below plus get the latest odds and tips right here:

Chelsea vs Leeds LIVE

• Conor Gallagher’s last-minute winner cements his place as Chelsea’s next midfield hero
• Chelsea defeat Leeds 3-2 at Stamford Bridge to reach quarter-finals
• 90’ GOAL! - Gallagher scores late goal off the bench (CHE 3-2 LEE)
• 59’ GOAL! - Joseph nods in Leeds’ second goal (CHE 2-2 LEE)
• 37’ GOAL! - Mudryk gets on the scoresheet with classy finish (CHE 2-1 LEE)
• 15’ GOAL! - Jackson equalises with cool finish (CHE 1-1 LEE)
• 8’ GOAL! - Joseph opens scoring after Disasi mistake (CHE 0-1 LEE)

[28 February 2024 17:40 · Mike Jones]

Chelsea’s early team news

Chelsea could make several changes from their Wembley defeat, with Noni Madueke and Mykhailo Mudryk among those who will hope to start, but Christopher Nkunku has been ruled out for “weeks” after an injury in the Carabao Cup final.

There could also be a change in goal as Robert Sanchez is fit again.

[28 February 2024 17:35 · Mike Jones]

How to watch Chelsea vs Leeds

Chelsea face Leeds in the FA Cup on Wednesday 28 February, with kick-off set for 7:30pm GMT.

This fixture will be broadcast free to air on ITV4. Viewers can also stream the match via the ITV X website and app from all devices. And get all the details of the FA Cup quarter-final draw here.

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[28 February 2024 17:30 · Mike Jones]

Good evening!

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s FA Cup action as Chelsea host Leeds United at Stamford Bridge in the fifth round of the competition.

The Blues come into the match on the back of a heartbreaking loss in the Carabao Cup final just three days ago and it remains to be seen whether Mauricio Pochettino’s side can brush off the memories of that defeat in order to progress past a stubborn and in-form Leeds.

The Whites, who are chasing promotion in the Championship, are unbeaten in 12 matches and have won each of their last nine league games. They are second behind Leicester City and will be hoping to keep their winning momentum alive with a shock victory in London.

We’ll have all the updates, team news and match action throughout the evening so stick around as we build up to kick off at 7.30pm.