Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (Feb 3, 2026)
League Cup · · Semi-finals
This report covers goalscorers with minutes, bookings, both starting elevens, recent form for both sides and the head-to-head record for Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea.
Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea at Emirates Stadium
Managers: Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) · L. Rosenior (Chelsea)
This fixture is the Arsenal–Chelsea Rivalry — see the full head-to-head record.
Match facts
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
- Referee: P. Bankes
- Round: Semi-finals
Record last updated .
Goals
Goalscorers with match minute.
- 90' K. Havertz for Arsenal (assist D. Rice)
Bookings
Lineups
Starting elevens and substitutes for both sides.
Arsenal — 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 2 · W. Saliba
- 5 · P. Hincapie
- 6 · Gabriel Magalhães
- 10 · E. Eze
- 11 · Gabriel Martinelli
- 12 · J. Timber
- 13 · Kepa
- 14 · V. Gyökeres
- 20 · N. Madueke
- 36 · M. Zubimendi
- 41 · D. Rice
Substitutes
- 1 · David Raya
- 3 · C. Mosquera
- 4 · B. White
- 9 · Gabriel Jesus
- 16 · C. Norgaard
- 19 · L. Trossard
- 29 · K. Havertz
- 33 · R. Calafiori
- 49 · M. Lewis-Skelly
Chelsea — 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 · Robert Sánchez
- 3 · Marc Cucurella
- 8 · E. Fernandez
- 9 · L. Delap
- 17 · Andrey Santos
- 20 · Joao Pedro
- 21 · J. Hato
- 23 · T. Chalobah
- 25 · M. Caicedo
- 27 · M. Gusto
- 29 · W. Fofana
Substitutes
- 5 · B. Badiashile
- 10 · C. Palmer
- 28 · T. Sharman-Lowe
- 34 · Joshua Kofi Acheampong
- 38 · M. Guiu
- 41 · Estêvão
- 49 · A. Garnacho
- 62 · S. Mheuka
- 75 · Charlie Holland
Recent form (last 5)
Both teams' last five completed league matches — form string, points, and goals for/against.
- Arsenal: WWLWD · 10 pts from 5 · 12-6
- Chelsea: WWWWW · 15 pts from 5 · 12-5
Head-to-head
Other matches in Semi-finals
League Cup, Semi-finals.
- Newcastle 0-2 Manchester City — 13 Jan 2026
- Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal — 14 Jan 2026
- Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle — 4 Feb 2026