Overview

• Tyrique George equalised moments after the restart with a long-range strike before setting up Facundo Buonanotte for the winner.
• Lincoln led at half-time through Rob Street after an Enzo Fernández error, with Chelsea booed off and without a first-half shot on target.
• Michael Skubala’s side disrupted Chelsea with high pressing, long throws and set pieces that exposed the visitors’ inexperience.
• Maresca highlighted a half-time tactical change and praised Buonanotte’s display, while goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen had shaky moments under aerial pressure.
• Maresca said Marc Guiu was left out after feeling something in training, and Chelsea now prepare for a Premier League meeting with Brighton.