Chelsea Overview

Chelsea Overview

Cucurella must be instant hit for Madrid after €60m spend

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is likely to once again be bust, with some huge names set to make big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

Chelsea v Manchester City - Premier League

Cucurella completes £52m transfer to Real Madrid from Chelsea

Real Madrid have officially secured the signing of Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella in a deal worth £52 million, marking the first major acquisition of Jose Mourinho’s second tenure at the Bernabeu. The Spanish international returns to his homeland after a five-year stint in the Premier League, ending a period of speculation regarding his future at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United v Brentford - Premier League

Explained: Premier League rule changes for 2026-27

The Premier League has announced a comprehensive suite of mandatory law changes and officiating guidelines ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Developed in tandem with PGMOL and informed by an extensive annual football survey, the updates heavily target time-wasting tactics while refining the threshold for video assistant referee interventions.

Chelsea told to swap Enzo for Real Madrid midfielder

Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has urged the Blues to offload Enzo Fernandez and negotiate a sensational swap deal with Real Madrid for Eduardo Camavinga. The Argentine midfielder has endured an unstable period in London, while Camavinga's future in Spain has become uncertain following recent managerial changes at the Bernabeu.

Terry-led Colchester takeover bid collapses

Chelsea legend John Terry will not be the new owner of Colchester United after the League Two outfit confirmed that a proposed takeover bid from his consortium has officially collapsed. The former England captain had been in detailed negotiations to acquire a majority stake in the Essex-based club, but talks have ended without an agreement being reached.

‘Risk’ - Chelsea flop rules Rosenior out of race for PL post

Danny Murphy has explained to GOAL why Liam Rosenior, on the back of his Chelsea flop, would be “too much of a risk” for Fulham to offer the 41-year-old an immediate return to Premier League management. The former Cottagers star has also assessed the chances of Frank Lampard returning to west London following his promotion-winning heroics at Coventry.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
8	Brighton & Hove Albion	38	14	11	13	52	46	6	53	L L W L W
9	Brentford	38	14	11	13	55	52	3	53	D D L W L
10	Chelsea	38	14	10	14	58	52	6	52	L W D L L
11	Fulham	38	15	7	16	47	51	-4	52	W D L L W
12	Newcastle United	38	14	7	17	53	55	-2	49	L W D W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Brighton & Hove Albion

L
L
W
L
W

Brentford

D
D
L
W
L

Chelsea

L
W
D
L
L

Fulham

-4

W
D
L
L
W

Newcastle United

-2

L
W
D
W
L

Frequently asked questions

When were Chelsea founded?

Chelsea were founded on March 10, 1905, following Gus Mears' acquisition of the Stamford Bridge in 1904. Several names were put up for consideration: Kensington FC, Stamford Bridge FC, and London FC. However, all these names were rejected and the name Chelsea F.C. was finally selected.

Who are the owners of Chelsea?

Chelsea are co-owned by an American consortium consisting of Todd Boehly, Mark Walter. Hansjorg Wyss, and Behdad Eghbali-led Clearlake Capital. Boehly, Walter, and Wyss each own a 12.8% stake in the club, while Clearlake Capital are the majority shareholder with a 61.5% stake.

What is Chelsea's stadium called?

Chelsea's stadium is known as the Stamford Bridge and has been the club's home venue ever since their inception in 1905. Interestingly, the Stamford Bridge was owned by a separate company after businessman Ken Bates bought the club in the 1980s, when they were on the verge of bankruptcy and stuck in the second division. In 1992, however, after a long-fought legal battle and a 'Save The Bridge' campaign from the fans, Chelsea regained ownership of the stadium.

What is Stamford Bridge's capacity?

The Stamford Bridge has a capacity of around 40,000.

How many trophies have Chelsea won?

Chelsea have won an impressive 32 trophies throughout their history, including two Champions League titles and six English top-flight titles.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Chelsea won?

Chelsea have won the English top flight on six occasions, with their most recent title coming at the end of the 2016-17 season.

Who has made the most appearances for Chelsea?

Legendary defender Ron Harris holds the record for making the most appearances for Chelsea, featuring for the club in 795 games, ahead of Peter Bonetti and John Terry. The latter two are the only other players along with Harris to make over 700 appearances for the club.

Who is Chelsea's all-time top goalscorer?

Frank Lampard, arguably the greatest Chelsea player ever, is the club's leading goalscorer of all-time, netting the ball into the net 211 times in 648 games. The fact that he was a midfielder makes the feat all the more impressive.

Which famous players have played for Chelsea?

Didier Drogba, John Terry, Eden Hazard, Claude Makelele, Arjen Robben, Petr Cech, Michael Ballack, and David Luiz are some of the most famous players to have represented Chelsea.

Which famous managers have been in charge of Chelsea?

Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, and Maurizio Sarri are among the biggest managerial names to have been a part of Chelsea's eminent history.

What is Chelsea's nickname?

Chelsea are called The Blues, which is a reference to the colour of their kit since the early 20th century.