UEFA Champions League Gameweek 3
Chelsea 5 - 1 FT Ajax
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
62
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Newcastle
2-1
Hull City
⚡ Intensity
61
⚖️ Balance
41
🏆 Stakes
40
🎲 Upset
0
Early blitz secures Newcastle home victory
Futmetrix Verdict
81
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Tottenham
2-3
Aston Villa
⚡ Intensity
90
⚖️ Balance
43
🏆 Stakes
15
🎲 Upset
60
Aston Villa stun Spurs in thriller
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Kenneth Taylor 16'
Kenneth Taylor 17'
18' M. Guiu (W. Fofana)
↓ O. Gloukh ↑J. Mokio 23'
27' M. Caicedo (J. Gittens)
31' Tosin Adarabioyo
W. Weghorst 33'
45' E. Fernandez
45' Estevao
Wout Weghorst 45'+5
HT
46' ↓ T. Adarabioyo ↑T. Chalobah
↓ W. Weghorst ↑D. Klaassen 46'
46' ↓ E. Fernandez ↑Andrey Santos
46' ↓ M. Guiu ↑T. George
48' T. George
49' ↓ M. Caicedo ↑J. Acheampong
56' Estêvão
66' ↓ R. Lavia ↑R. Walsh
↓ J. McConnell ↑Y. Regeer 79'
↓ M. Godts ↑K. Fitz-Jim 84'
↓ L. Rosa ↑A. Gaaei 84'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Chelsea
Goalkeepers
Filip Jörgensen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Moisés Caicedo 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Wesley Fofana 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
78
Passes
8
Duels
Tosin Adarabioyo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Jorrel Hato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Facundo Buonanotte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romeo Lavia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Enzo Fernández
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Estêvão
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
37
Passes
12
Duels
Marc Guiu
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Robert Sánchez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Max Merrick
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marc Cucurella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trevoh Chalobah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reece James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Acheampong 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Andrey Santos 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
7
Rating
Reggie Walsh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Neto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrique George
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.6
Rating
Alejandro Garnacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Kavuma McQueen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ajax
Goalkeepers
Remko Pasveer
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
50
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Lucas Rosa
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Ko Itakura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josip Šutalo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youri Baas
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Midfielders
James McConnell
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Kenneth Taylor
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3.2
Rating
Raul Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Gloukh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
23
Entry
Mika Godts
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Wout Weghorst
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Vítězslav Jaroš
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joeri Heerkens
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Anton Gaaei
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorthy Mokio 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Gerald Alders
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youri Regeer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davy Klaassen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kian Fitz-Jim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Edvardsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Don-Angelo Kon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayane Bounida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2019 | Chelsea | 4 - 4 | Ajax | UEFA Champions League | Stamford Bridge |
| 10/23/2019 | Ajax | 0 - 1 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | Johan Cruijff Arena |
Chelsea Win
Ajax Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +8
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -7
P: 3 GD: -8
P: 3 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Chelsea
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Ajax
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Chelsea Turns Stamford Bridge Into Fortress Against Hapless Ajax
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. When a Champions League fixture descends into a 5-1 rout before the half-hour mark, it tells you everything about the intensity gap between European heavyweights and those still searching for their footing.
The Turning Point: Taylor's Catastrophe
Chelsea came to play, but Kenneth Taylor's red card in the 17th minute—upgraded from yellow following VAR review—handed the hosts an invitation they accepted with ruthless precision. Within 60 seconds, Marc Guiu had opened the scoring, assisted by W. Fofana. The balance shifted irreversibly. Ten men against a side that would finish with 22 shots and 66% possession? Ajax's evening was over before it began.
The Onslaught Unfolds
M. Caicedo doubled Chelsea's advantage in the 27th minute, courtesy of Jamie Gittens' assist—the winger orchestrating play with five key passes across the match. By half-time, E. Fernandez and Estevao had converted penalties to make it 4-1. Ajax managed one consolation through W. Weghorst's spot-kick, but the stakes were already decided. In the 48th minute, substitute Tyrique George added gloss with Chelsea's fifth, cementing a performance that exposed Ajax's defensive fragility and lack of creative threat.
The Data Tells the Story
Chelsea's 10 shots on target versus Ajax's solitary effort encapsulates this mismatch. The hosts' 3.65 xG compared to Ajax's 1.05 reflects a team playing at a different stratosphere. With Ajax now winless across three group-stage matches and Chelsea moving to 2-1, the narrative is written: European pedigree versus a side in crisis.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Kenneth Taylor impact the match?
Taylor's 17th-minute dismissal destroyed Ajax's structure. Chelsea scored within 60 seconds and controlled the remainder with numerical advantage, accumulating 22 shots to Ajax's two.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Red card chaos, penalty drama, and Chelsea's clinical finishing. Ajax's defensive collapse and inability to cope with Chelsea's width and tempo created a one-sided affair.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
European Survival on the Line at Stamford Bridge
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. This match represents a desperate scramble for points as Chelsea aims for the top eight while Ajax fights to avoid early elimination from the Champions League.
The Setup
The new league stage format has no mercy for slow starters, and Chelsea knows they cannot afford a slip-up on October 22. Currently sitting 13th in the table, the Blues have found a decent Balance in their recent performances, winning three of their first six. However, the Stakes are significantly higher for the visitors. Ajax arrives at Stamford Bridge in a state of crisis, languishing in 34th place with five losses from six games. For the Dutch side, the dream of reaching the top-24 playoff line is fading fast, and anything less than a win could effectively end their European campaign.
Key Battle
The defining tactical struggle will occur between the Chelsea midfield and the Ajax defensive unit. The London side has shown an ability to dictate play at home, utilizing quick transitions to exploit gaps. Ajax, suffering from a Form that has seen them concede 18 goals already, must find a way to shore up their backline. Without a significant improvement in their defensive Equilibrium, the Dutch giants will likely be overrun by the sheer volume of chances Chelsea generates through central areas.
Our Prediction
Chelsea is the heavy favorite to dictate the tempo and capitalize on Ajax’s fragile confidence. Expect the home side to strike early, forcing Ajax to abandon their defensive shell and leaving them vulnerable to counter-attacks. We predict a 2-0 victory for the Blues, a result that moves them closer to direct qualification and leaves the visitors staring at the exit door.