How to watch Lincoln City vs Chelsea: live stream Carabao Cup 2025/26 game, preview, team news

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The 2025/26 Carabao Cup (League Cup) continues this week as Chelsea travel to face Lincoln City. For Enzo Maresca’s Blues, it's a game they’ll expect to win — nothing less. On the other hand, the Imps will see Chelsea’s visit as a free hit and a rare chance to make history in Lincoln.

Just a week ago, things were looking positive for Maresca. Chelsea were fifth in the Premier League with two wins and two draws, and preparing to begin their Champions League campaign with a trip to Bayern Munich. Since then, back-to-back defeats to Bayern and Manchester United have taken the shine off their early form. The Italian manager has come under fire for his substitutions at Old Trafford with Estêvão and Cole Palmer being substituted early following Robert Sanchez's red card.

Moisés Caicedo, Palmer and João Pedro are all likely to be rested for this one. That opens the door for players like Alejandro Garnacho and Marc Guiu to make their case for a regular starting spot.

In Lincolnshire, this fixture is a sell-out, and Michael Skubala will be hoping his team can rise to the occasion. They've already knocked out Harrogate Town and Burton Albion to reach this stage, but it’s their league form that’s really turned heads. The Imps are currently third in League One and unbeaten since a defeat on the second weekend of the season. Watch out for James Collins, Tom Bayliss, and Tendayi Darikwa in what promises to be a lively and competitive match.

Read on to find out how to watch Lincoln City vs Chelsea live from Sincil Bank in the 2025/26 Carabao Cup.

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How to watch Lincoln City vs Chelsea live streams in the US

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Carabao Cup 2025/26 live streams are on Paramount+ in the US, including Lincoln City vs Chelsea.

The Paramount+ Essential package costs $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year. If you want to be ad-free then get Paramount+ with Showtime which costs $12.99 per month or $119.99 per year.

You will also be able to watch Champions League, Europa League and EFL Coverage on the platform.

Specific games will also be live streamed on CBS Sports Golazo Network which is a free to watch channel provided to US residents. This week Wolves vs Everton and Barnsley vs Brighton has been selected

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How to watch Lincoln City vs Chelsea live streams in the UK

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Sky Sports will be you go to for this Carabao Cup match between Lincoln City and Chelsea.

The TV provider are showing all of the EFL Cup fixtures over the season. Sky Sports packages start from £22 per month. Or you can use a more flexible streaming option, Now, (formerly Now TV). Now sports passes start at £14.99/day.

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Jacob Jones
Jacob Jones

Jacob is a journalist and editor based in the UK. He has written articles for Football League World and previously worked at Yeovil Town Football Club. His specialties are all things sport and streaming services.

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