Premier League Gameweek 6
Chelsea 5 - 1 FT Bournemouth
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
2' Jordan Henderson (Cole Palmer)
3' Morgan Rogers (Jordan Henderson)
Marcus Tavernier 10'
Adrien Truffert 42'
↓ David Brooks ↑Ben Gannon-Doak 45'
HT
46' João Pedro (Pedro Neto)
Tyler Adams 62'
67' João Pedro (Pep Chavarria)
Ryan Christie 69'
70' Jordan Henderson
↓ Adam Smith ↑Juanlu Sánchez 72'
72' ↓ Moises Caicedo ↑Romeo Lavia
↓ Marcus Tavernier ↑Álvaro Rodríguez 72'
72' ↓ João Pedro ↑Marco Palestra
↓ Ryan Christie ↑Lewis Cook 73'
83' ↓ Pedro Neto ↑Danny Welbeck
↓ Adrien Truffert ↑Julio Soler 84'
84' ↓ Morgan Rogers ↑Estêvão Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalves
88' ↓ Cole Palmer ↑Malo Gusto
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Chelsea
Goalkeepers
Emiliano Martínez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Joshua Acheampong 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Maxence Lacroix
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Levi Colwill 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
71
Passes
8
Duels
Midfielders
Pedro Neto 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Jordan Henderson 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.6
Rating
Moisés Caicedo 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Pep Chavarría
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
Forwards
Cole Palmer
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
João Pedro
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.8
Rating
Morgan Rogers 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Mike Penders 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wesley Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malo Gusto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorrel Hato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Palestra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romeo Lavia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Geovany Quenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Estêvão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danny Welbeck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bournemouth
Goalkeepers
Đorđe Petrović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Adam Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
James Hill
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
António Silva
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
72
Passes
8
Duels
Adrien Truffert 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Tyler Adams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Christie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
David Brooks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Rayan 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Marcus Tavernier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Evanilson
MAGNET
45
Activity
45
Activity
32
Passes
13
Duels
BENCH
Michele Di Gregorio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Julio Soler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bafodé Diakité
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juanlu Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Cook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Tóth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Jebbison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Doak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Chelsea | 2 - 2 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 12/06/2025 | Bournemouth | 0 - 0 | Chelsea | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 01/14/2025 | Chelsea | 2 - 2 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 09/14/2024 | Bournemouth | 0 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 05/19/2024 | Chelsea | 2 - 1 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 09/17/2023 | Bournemouth | 0 - 0 | Chelsea | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 05/06/2023 | Bournemouth | 1 - 3 | Chelsea | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 12/27/2022 | Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 07/27/2021 | Bournemouth | 1 - 2 | Chelsea | Friendlies Clubs | Vitality Stadium |
| 02/29/2020 | Bournemouth | 2 - 2 | Chelsea | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
12/30/2025
12/06/2025
01/14/2025
09/14/2024
05/19/2024
09/17/2023
05/06/2023
12/27/2022
07/27/2021
02/29/2020
Chelsea Win
Bournemouth Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +13
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 9 GD: +17
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +7
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -12
P: 9 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Chelsea
Bournemouth
Chelsea
Bournemouth
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Ruthless Chelsea Demolish Bournemouth at the Bridge
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A masterclass in clinical finishing showed exactly why Chelsea are hunting Champions League spots, leaving the visitors staring directly at the relegation abyss.
Early Blitz at the Bridge
The Intensity was off the charts before the seats even got warm. Chelsea tore out of the blocks, turning Stamford Bridge into a theatre of nightmares for the visitors. Jordan Henderson set the tone with a lightning-fast opener in the second minute, capitalising on a pinpoint feed from Cole Palmer. Just sixty seconds later, Morgan Rogers doubled the advantage to leave the away end in stunned silence. Interestingly, Bournemouth actually dominated possession in the first half, keeping the ball but lacking the cutting edge to penetrate a resolute Blues defence. Our take? Possession means absolutely nothing if you cannot protect your own penalty area.
The False Dawn
Coming out of the tunnel, the Balance of the contest threatened to shift. João Pedro seemingly put the game to bed in the 46th minute with a quick-fire strike. Yet, the Cherries refused to roll over immediately. Francisco Evanilson grabbed a lifeline in the 51st minute, briefly making the home crowd sweat. For a moment, the high Stakes of this Premier League clash felt palpable. The visitors pressed forward with renewed vigour, creating a genuine sense that a chaotic comeback might just be on the cards. However, the defensive frailties that have haunted them all season were always lurking beneath the surface.
A Clinical Masterclass
Any hopes of an Upset were violently extinguished during a ruthless three-minute window. João Pedro grabbed his second of the afternoon before Henderson secured his own brace in the 70th minute, wrapping up a 5-1 demolition job. The incredible truth is that Chelsea only generated 1.16 expected goals, yet walked away with five actual goals. This level of devastating efficiency cements their spot in the top four and sends a massive warning shot across the division. For Bournemouth, lingering down in 17th place, the reality of a bitter relegation battle is now impossible to ignore. They must fix their porous backline before it is too late.
Key Questions
What made J. Henderson the Man of the Match?
He delivered a masterful performance, driving the tempo with two clinical goals and an early assist to completely break the opposition's resolve.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A lethal cocktail of Chelsea's unbelievable finishing efficiency colliding with Bournemouth's high-possession but disastrously open defensive structure.
What does this mean for Chelsea's season?
It solidifies their position in the top four, proving they possess the ruthless attacking edge needed for a serious Champions League push.
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.
Chelsea Aim to Punish Winless Cherries
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. With the visitors languishing near the drop zone and the hosts finding their scoring touch, this Stamford Bridge clash offers Chelsea a prime chance to climb the table.
The Setup
Early-season encounters between mid-table sides and relegation candidates rarely carry much weight, reflected in a low Stakes rating that strips away the tension. Yet, Chelsea arrive at Stamford Bridge having won two on the spin. Their attack is firing, but a leaky backline—conceding 12 goals in just five matches—keeps opponents interested. Bournemouth are desperate. Sitting in 17th without a single victory, their dire league position masks a modest Balance rating, though they must plug a defence yielding two goals a game on average. The numbers suggest chaos, backed by a solid Form profile that points directly toward a high-scoring affair.
Key Battle
We are watching Cole Palmer against Đorđe Petrović. Palmer's playmaking ability drives a home attack heavily loaded with top-tier talent, earning them an elite Stars rating. Petrović faces a massive test between the sticks; if he fails to organise a vulnerable away defence, Palmer will orchestrate a rout.
Our Prediction
Chelsea are clear favourites and should control the tempo. Both teams struggle to keep clean sheets, so expect an entertaining shootout. Our verdict leans heavily towards a 3-1 Chelsea victory, capitalising on Bournemouth's fragile confidence.