Overview

• Chelsea overturned a 1-0 deficit at Lincoln City as Tyrique George equalised soon after the break before setting up Facundo Buonanotte for the winner.
• Lincoln had gone ahead late in the first half through Rob Street after Chelsea errors capped a shaky opening marked by the hosts’ pressing and set-piece threat.
• Maresca admitted he was furious at halftime and credited an ‘important’ adjustment — including a role tweak for Jorrel Hato — for the immediate turnaround.
• Second-choice goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and the defence endured nervy spells under long throws and crosses as Chelsea held on to close out the 2-1 win.
• Lincoln manager Michael Skubala praised his players’ intensity, and Chelsea’s Malo Gusto noted their unusual, high-press approach, with attention now turning to a Premier League trip to Brighton.