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Chelsea

Chelsea

Premier League

Season Statistics

3 MATCHES
PLAYED
Win (67%) Draw (0%) Loss (33%)
3 Played
2 Won
0 Drawn
1 Lost
8 Goals For
7 Goals Against

Team Overview

Chelsea enter the current Premier League campaign under manager Xabi Alonso, with three matches played so far this season. The club have long been recognized as one of English football's most decorated modern sides, and their approach continues to reflect an emphasis on competing at the top end of the table, a standard reinforced by a history of major domestic and European success that has shaped expectations around Stamford Bridge.

Through three league fixtures, Chelsea sit with a record of two wins and one loss, having scored 8 goals while conceding 7. That goal difference of plus one, combined with a "WWL" form string, points to a team capable of scoring freely but still working through some defensive consistency, as reflected in zero clean sheets across their opening matches. The split between home and away form is notable: a perfect record in their single home match so far, against one win and one loss from two away fixtures, suggesting the team may still be finding its footing on the road early in the campaign.

For full statistical context, check out the see the in-depth numbers.

Statistically, this is a Chelsea side generating goals at a healthy clip, averaging well over two goals per game, which speaks to attacking intent and productivity in the final third. At the same time, conceding seven goals in just three matches indicates there is room for defensive tightening as the season progresses. Taken together, the numbers describe a team with attacking potency but a work in progress at the back, an early-season snapshot that fans will want to watch develop as more fixtures are played and patterns become clearer under Alonso's guidance.

Squad (30 players)

Goalkeepers (4)

E. Martínez
#1 E. Martínez
M. Penders
#39 M. Penders
T. Sharman-Lowe
#28 T. Sharman-Lowe
G. Słonina
#44 G. Słonina

Defenders (11)

Joshua Kofi Acheampong
#34 Joshua Kofi Acheampong
Denner
Denner
A. Anselmino
#30 A. Anselmino
Pep Chavarría
#29 Pep Chavarría
L. Colwill
#6 L. Colwill
W. Fofana
#3 W. Fofana
M. Gusto
#27 M. Gusto
J. Hato
#21 J. Hato
R. James
#24 R. James
M. Lacroix
#5 M. Lacroix
M. Palestra
#2 M. Palestra

Midfielders (11)

V. Barco
#4 V. Barco
M. Caicedo
#25 M. Caicedo
M. Eboue
#72 M. Eboue
J. Henderson
#14 J. Henderson
R. Lavia
#45 R. Lavia
C. Palmer
#10 C. Palmer
M. Rogers
#17 M. Rogers
R. Watson
#31 R. Watson
Estêvão
#41 Estêvão
J. Bynoe-Gittens
#11 J. Bynoe-Gittens
Geovany Tcherno Quenda
#23 Geovany Tcherno Quenda

Attackers (4)

E. Emegha
#22 E. Emegha
João Pedro
#9 João Pedro
Pedro Neto
#7 Pedro Neto
D. Welbeck
#18 D. Welbeck

Player Statistics

2026/27 Season
# Player Pos Rating Apps Goals Assists Mins Tackles Passes
7
Pedro Neto
Pedro Neto
FW 7.2 3 1 0 163 2 39
9
João Pedro
João Pedro
FW 7.5 3 2 2 270 1 62
17
M. Rogers
M. Rogers
FW 7.8 3 2 1 259 3 68
24
R. James
R. James
MF 6.5 3 0 0 202 0 102
5
M. Lacroix
M. Lacroix
DF 6.6 3 0 1 270 8 118
10
C. Palmer
C. Palmer
FW 7.7 3 2 1 263 4 104
27
M. Gusto
M. Gusto
MF 6.4 3 0 0 196 4 54
29
Pep Chavarría
Pep Chavarría
DF 6.3 3 0 0 73 2 22
45
R. Lavia
R. Lavia
MF 6.9 3 1 0 193 5 67
21
J. Hato
J. Hato
MF 6.6 3 0 2 215 6 50
34
Joshua Kofi Acheampong
Joshua Kofi Acheampong
DF 6.5 3 0 0 202 6 66
26
E. Martínez
E. Martínez
GK 7.6 2 0 0 180 0 75
3
W. Fofana
W. Fofana
DF 6.6 2 0 0 158 3 61
6
L. Colwill
L. Colwill
DF 4.1 2 0 0 162 3 51
41
Estêvão
Estêvão
FW 6.5 2 0 0 21 0 9
18
D. Welbeck
D. Welbeck
FW 5.9 1 0 0 3 0 1
25
M. Caicedo
M. Caicedo
MF 6.7 1 0 0 14 0 2
4
V. Barco
V. Barco
MF 3.1 1 0 0 8 0 0
23
Geovany Tcherno Quenda
Geovany Tcherno Quenda
MF 3.1 1 0 0 8 0 4
31
R. Watson
R. Watson
MF 6.2 1 0 0 45 2 29

Recent Transfers

2025/26 & 2026/27

Arrivals (60)

E. Martínez
From Aston Villa
Transfer Aug 2026
Pep Chavarría
From Rayo Vallecano
Transfer Aug 2026
D. Satpaev
From Kairat Almaty
Transfer Aug 2026
V. Barco
From Strasbourg
Transfer Aug 2026
D. Welbeck
From Brighton
Transfer Jul 2026
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Departures (77)

L. Emenalo
To Celtic
Loan Sep 2026
Shumaira Mheuka
To Celtic
Loan Sep 2026
Robert Sánchez
To Como
Loan Aug 2026
Dário Essugo
To Strasbourg
Loan Aug 2026
M. Mudryk
To Tottenham
Loan Aug 2026
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Injuries & Availability

4 Out 0 Doubtful
M. Caicedo
M. Caicedo Injury
Out
E. Emegha
E. Emegha Injury
Out
J. Henderson
J. Henderson Wrist Injury
Out
M. Palestra
M. Palestra Injury
Out

Impact Analysis

Chelsea currently face four confirmed absences, with M. Caicedo, E. Emegha, J. Henderson, and M. Palestra all sidelined through injury. The loss of Caicedo is arguably the most significant blow, as he has established himself as a key figure in Chelsea's midfield engine room, and his absence disrupts the balance and control the team typically relies on in that area of the pitch. Henderson's wrist injury further depletes midfield options, meaning Chelsea's depth in that department is being tested simultaneously by two separate absences.

Emegha and Palestra's unavailability adds further strain, though the specific impact depends on how central each has been to the matchday setup. With four players out and none listed as merely doubtful, this is a settled but reduced squad rather than one with lingering uncertainty. The overlapping nature of the midfield injuries, in particular, raises questions about squad depth in that zone, and it will likely fall on other rotation options to fill the void. Overall, while Chelsea's squad retains considerable quality across most areas, the concentration of injuries affecting midfield personnel represents the most notable structural challenge, and how effectively alternatives step in will be a key storyline to monitor until these players return to full fitness.

Recent Form

WLWWW
W Leeds 6-3 (H)
L Arsenal 2-1 (A)
W Brighton 4-3 (H)
W Luton 2-0 (H)
W Fulham 2-3 (A)

Form Analysis

Chelsea have won four of their last five matches, with the only blemish a 2-1 defeat away to Arsenal. That result stands out as the one true test against elite opposition in this sample, and it was the sole match in this stretch where Chelsea failed to score more than once. Everywhere else, the attack has been prolific: six goals against Leeds, four against Brighton, two against Luton, and three in the away win over Fulham, contributing to a total of 16 goals scored across the five matches.

The underlying picture, though, is one of attacking firepower paired with defensive fragility. Conceding 10 goals in five matches, including three each to Leeds and Brighton and two to Fulham, shows a pattern of leaking goals even in victories. Chelsea have not managed a clean sheet in any of these five outings, suggesting defensive solidity remains a work in progress regardless of the result. The home form has been particularly strong, with wins over Leeds, Brighton, and Luton all coming at home, while the away trips produced a mixed outcome, a loss at Arsenal and a win at Fulham. Overall, this is a team in good attacking form but one whose matches are rarely settled without goals conceded at the other end.

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