2017–18 Chelsea F.C. season
EFL Cup
Chelsea entered the competition in the third round and were drawn at home to Nottingham Forest. Another home tie against Everton was confirmed for the fourth round.

2017–18 Chelsea F.C. season

Section Title: EFL Cup
Table Section Text: Chelsea entered the competition in the third round and were drawn at home to Nottingham Forest. Another home tie against Everton was confirmed for the fourth round.

20 September 2017 Third round	Chelsea	5–1	Nottingham Forest	Fulham

19:45 BST	Kenedy 13' Batshuayi 19', 53', 85' Musonda 40'	Report	Hobbs 21' Darikwa 90+2'	Stadium: Stamford Bridge Attendance: 40,621 Referee: Chris Kavanagh

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On 20 September, Chelsea hosted Nottingham Forest in the third round of the EFL Cup, defeating the 2017–18 Chelsea F.C. season by 5–1.

final_sentence: On 20 September, Chelsea hosted Nottingham Forest in the third round of the EFL Cup, defeating the 2017–18 Chelsea F.C. season by 5–1.