Cup holders too strong for Terriers

Frank Lampard's 100th goal for the club in the 18th minute gave Chelsea the lead, but Michael Collins stunned the Barclays Premier League side with an equaliser in first-half injury time.

However, Chelsea finished off the League One side with Lampard's second of the afternoon on the hour and a third from Salomon Kalou 10 minutes later.

The return of Chelsea's inspirational captain John Terry gave their much-changed side some semblance of familiarity.

The opener arrived after 18 minutes. Scott Sinclair's low cross from the right wing eluded the retreating Town defence and the ball fell invitingly for England midfielder Lampard to drill a low right-foot shot into the bottom corner.

Town were beginning to gain some territory as the half-time whistle approached but an equaliser looked distinctly unlikely.

However, Huddersfield stunned the Premier League title chasers with an leveller just seconds before half-time when Collins collected a pass from James Berrett and slipped the ball under Carlo Cudicini.

It was clear from Chelsea's lacklustre start to the second half Town's goal had shaken the hosts, but they went back in front on the hour when Lampard scored his second of the game.

The England midfielder began and finished the move - playing a neat one-two with Kalou before firing home at the second attempt after his first effort had been partially saved by Matthew Glennon.

Chelsea were now in control of the game and Kalou burst through the Town defence after 70 minutes to slip the ball under Glennon for their third.