Chelsea Overview

Chelsea Overview

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EPL fixtures 26-27: Opened weekend, final day & derby dates

The Premier League fixture list for 2026-27 has been released. Arsenal will be looking to defend their title, while the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United have sights locked on the ultimate prize. Coventry are back in the big time after a 25-year absence, while several managerial changes mean that new eras are being ushered in across the division. Here, GOAL picks out the most notable matches from what promises to be another thrilling top-flight campaign.

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Full EPL fixture lists: Arsenal, Utd, City, Liverpool & Chelsea

Newly-appointed permanent managers will be in place at Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City when the 2026-27 campaign gets underway, while Mikel Arteta remains in charge of defending champions Arsenal. With full fixture lists having been released, GOAL takes a look at the respective schedules of teams from London and the North West that will be hoping to savour title glory when another action-packed season comes to a close.

Konate to Madrid could quickly go wrong after dire season

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.

Barcelona offer defender to Juventus in exchange for Cambiaso

Barcelona and Chelsea are reportedly set to go head-to-head for the signature of Juventus star Andrea Cambiaso. Despite a season of mixed form in Turin, the 26-year-old left-back remains one of the most coveted defenders on the continent ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Cucurella reveals what Mourinho told him ahead of Real Madrid transfer

Marc Cucurella has broken his silence following his blockbuster move to Real Madrid, revealing that an encouraging phone call from Jose Mourinho helped pave the way. Despite his deep-rooted ties to Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, the 27-year-old left-back insisted he could not turn down the chance to join the most successful club in Europe.

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Kerr close to NWSL return after Chelsea exit

Sam Kerr is reportedly on the verge of a sensational return to the United States as she nears a free transfer to NWSL champions Gotham FC. The legendary Australian forward recently confirmed her departure from Chelsea, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden era in west London that saw her become the club's joint-highest goalscorer.

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
4	Brentford		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	Brighton & Hove Albion		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
6	Chelsea		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
7	Coventry City		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
8	Crystal Palace		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Pos

Team

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PTS

Form

Brentford

Brighton & Hove Albion

Chelsea

Coventry City

Crystal Palace

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.