How to get last-minute Chelsea vs Manchester City tickets: Sunday 12 Apr fixture information, Premier League prices, kick-off time & more

Chelsea host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the race for European qualification and the Premier League title hunt.

Chelsea currently sit 6th in the Premier League, while Manchester City are 2nd and are chasing league leaders Arsenal in a high-stakes bid to retain their domestic dominance.

Let GOAL provide you with everything you need to know about securing tickets for Chelsea vs Manchester City, including where to buy them and how much they cost.

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When is Chelsea vs Manchester City in the Premier League?

Premier League - Premier League

Stamford Bridge

How to buy Chelsea vs Manchester City Premier League tickets?

Multiple ticketing options are available for Premier League games, from individual match passes to season tickets and additional hospitality packages, all available through the club's official ticket portal.

British football clubs tend to allocate tickets in three stages:

1. First to season ticket holders.
2. Then, to those who have been to home games before and are ranked based on loyalty points.
3. Finally, to the public during the general sale period.

If you're looking for last-minute tickets, fans also look to purchase tickets off secondary platforms like StubHub.

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What to expect from Chelsea vs Manchester City?

This fixture arrives at a boiling point for both clubs. Manchester City enter the fray in clinical form, having recently secured the Carabao Cup and dismantled Liverpool in the FA Cup. 

For Pep Guardiola’s side, anything less than three points at the Bridge could see the title slip toward North London. 

For Chelsea, back-to-back Premier League defeats to Newcastle and Everton (including a 3-0 loss to Everton on March 21) have left them sitting just outside the top five, making this match a must-win.

The reverse fixture earlier this season on January 4 ended in a 1-1 draw at the Etihad, where a 94th-minute equalizer from Enzo Fernandez canceled out Tijjani Reijnders' opener.

How much do Chelsea vs Manchester City Premier League tickets cost?

The cost of a Premier League ticket varies widely. Most clubs offer tiered pricing based on age groups, including adult, junior, student, and senior categories, but these brackets differ from team to team.

Seat location and stand placement significantly influence the price, with premium views often commanding a premium cost. Some clubs also classify fixtures - for example, marquee matchups against big-name opponents may fall into a higher tier, with prices rising accordingly.

The Premier League has capped away games at £30 a ticket. So, if you're looking for a cheaper choice, you might want to suss out your team's away games and hunt down those tickets.

Team news & squads

Chelsea vs Manchester City lineups

Chelsea

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

MCI

1

R. Sanchez

21

J. Hato

29

W. Fofana

27

M. Gusto

3

M. Cucurella

17

A. Santos

25

C

M. Caicedo

41

Estevao

7

P. Neto

10

C. Palmer

20

J. Pedro

25

G. Donnarumma

45

A. Khusanov

27

M. Nunes

15

M. Guehi

33

N. O'Reilly

16

Rodri

20

C

B. Silva

42

A. Semenyo

10

R. Cherki

11

J. Doku

9

Erling Haaland

4-2-3-1

MCI

CHE

-Line up

• 1

  R. Sanchez

• 21

  J. Hato

• 29

  W. Fofana

• 27

  M. Gusto

  88’

• 3

  M. Cucurella

  54’

• 17

  A. Santos

  67’

• 25

  M. Caicedo (C)

  82’

• 41

  Estevao

  12’

  67’

• 7

  P. Neto

• 10

  C. Palmer

• 20

  J. Pedro

  81’

Substitutes

• 19

  M. Sarr

• 4

  T. Adarabioyo

• 38

  M. Guiu

• 34

  J. Acheampong

  88’

• 45

  R. Lavia

  67’

• 49

  A. Garnacho

  67’

• 28

  T. Sharman-Lowe

• 9

  L. Delap

  81’

• 14

  D. Essugo

  82’

  90’ + 8’

Manager

• L. Rosenior

MCI

-Line up

• 25

  G. Donnarumma

• 45

  A. Khusanov

• 27

  M. Nunes

• 15

  M. Guehi

  57’

• 33

  N. O'Reilly

  51’

  64’

• 16

  Rodri

• 20

  B. Silva (C)

  81’

• 42

  A. Semenyo

  38’

• 10

  R. Cherki

  51’, 57’

  76’

• 11

  J. Doku

  68’

  76’

• 9

  Erling Haaland

Substitutes

• 7

  O. Marmoush

• 8

  M. Kovacic

  81’

• 14

  N. Gonzalez

• 4

  T. Reijnders

• 1

  J. Trafford

• 21

  R. Ait Nouri

  64’

• 47

  P. Foden

  76’

• 26

  Savinho

  76’

• 6

  N. Ake

Manager

• P. Guardiola

Form

Head-to-Head Record

CHE

Last 5 matches

MCI

0

Wins

1

Draw

4

Wins

• Manchester City

  1

  -

  1

  Chelsea

• Manchester City

  3

  -

  1

  Chelsea

• Chelsea

  0

  -

  2

  Manchester City

• Manchester City

  4

  -

  2

  Chelsea

• Manchester City

  1

  -

  0

  Chelsea

4

Goals scored

11

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

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