Overview

• Lincoln led at the break through Rob Street after a Chelsea mistake involving a loose Enzo Fernández pass and Trevoh Chalobah’s hesitation.
• Tyrique George leveled two minutes into the second half with a powerful half‑volley from the edge of the box.
• Facundo Buonanotte scored his first Chelsea goal moments later to complete the turnaround in his second appearance for the club.
• Enzo Maresca kept his starting XI on for the restart, and Chelsea then survived further defensive and goalkeeping scares to see out the win.
• The result at Sincil Park sends Chelsea into Wednesday’s fourth‑round draw of the Carabao Cup.