Town had 10 teenagers involved, including eight current academy players, and they turned things around after falling behind early on thanks to first half goals from Tyreece Simpson and Shaun McWilliams, but Chelsea hit back. The visitors also took an extra point after winning the penalty shoot-out. Here are our player ratings….
5. Harvey Lintott
Superb work to create the leveller for McWilliams and helped set up another chance for Haynes shortly afterwards. Spot-kick was well saved... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Ryan Haynes
First start of the season after a long time out with injury and he'll benefit greatly from getting some minutes in his legs. Flashed a decent chance over the crossbar... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
7. Shaun McWilliams
In the right place to tap home a first half equaliser and he drove things forward from midfield before making way in a pre-planned half-time substitution... 7 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Ben Fox
He too was making his first start of the campaign. Some rust but also the odd moment of quality. Played a key part in Simpson's goal. A valuable 67 minutes under his belt... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton