Chelsea vs Leeds kick-off DELAYED due to travel chaos just minutes before Carabao Cup clash starts

CHELSEA’s Carabao Cup clash against Leeds United has been delayed due to issues with the rail network. The announcement was made in the stadium over the tannoy, much to the dismay of Leeds supporters who chanted “I want to go home”. The delay at Stamford Bridge was only announced 15 minutes before kick-off Credit: Getty Both sets of players are out on the pitch warming up at Stamford Bridge, and will not be rushing their rondos and stretches with an extra 15 minutes before kick-off. There is a part suspension on the District Line for fans trying to get to the stadium, between Embankment and Earl’s Court, where many fans depart their trains and walk to the ground. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! There is also a suspension between Edgware Road and High Street Kensington. There are also ‘severe delays’ on the rest of the line, say TFL. It is understood that there was a casualty on the track which has caused the disruption, as well as a points failure at High Street Kensington. The club were only able to announce the delay 15 minutes before kick-off. The clubs meet in the third round of the competition with Chelsea not in Europe this season. It has already been announced that boss Xabi Alonso is giving 16-year-old centre midfielder Reggie Watson his senior debut as he shuffles his pack after the Arsenal defeat. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK Reggie Watson warming up for Chelsea Credit: Alamy Other changes include Danny Welbeck starting up front and Jamie Gittens staarting on the wing. Watson is partnered by Jude Bellingham instigator Valentin Barco in the middle of the park. Comment now