Overview
- Chelsea advanced after a chaotic tie at Molineux, with first‑half goals from Andrey Santos, Tyrique George and Estêvão followed by a late winner from Jamie Gittens.
- Wolves rallied after the break as Tolu Arokodare scored and David Møller Wolfe struck twice to cut a 3-0 deficit before Gittens restored the cushion.
- Liam Delap, making his first appearance since August, was sent off for two bookings in seven minutes for fouls on Yerson Mosquera and Emmanuel Agbadou.
- The red card drew sharp public criticism from Enzo Maresca, who said he had repeatedly warned Delap to stay calm as he underscored Chelsea’s wider discipline issues this season.
- Quarter-final draw: Chelsea will visit League One Cardiff City in the week beginning 15 December.