Premier League Regular Season - 33
Chelsea 0 - 1 FT Manchester United
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
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Red Cards
Match Events
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Chelsea
Goalkeepers
Robert Sánchez 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Malo Gusto 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Wesley Fofana 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
78
Passes
3
Duels
Jorrel Hato 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Marc Cucurella
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Moisés Caicedo
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
86
Passes
6
Duels
Enzo Fernández
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
71%
Pass Acc
Estêvão 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Cole Palmer 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Neto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Liam Delap
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Teddy Sharman-Lowe 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josh Acheampong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trevoh Chalobah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tosin Adarabioyo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrey Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roméo Lavia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dário Essugo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Garnacho
MAGNET
53
Activity
53
Activity
38
Passes
15
Duels
Marc Guiu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manchester United
Goalkeepers
Senne Lammens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Diogo Dalot
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Noussair Mazraoui
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Ayden Heaven
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Luke Shaw
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Casemiro 
SWEEPER
8
Cleanups
8
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
7
Blocks
Kobbie Mainoo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Mbeumo 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
18%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Bruno Fernandes
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Matheus Cunha 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Benjamin Šeško
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
Altay Bayındır
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tyrell Malacia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jim Thwaites
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mason Mount
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Fletcher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Ugarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shea Lacey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amad Diallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Zirkzee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2025 | Manchester United | 2 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 05/16/2025 | Chelsea | 1 - 0 | Manchester United | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 11/03/2024 | Manchester United | 1 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 04/04/2024 | Chelsea | 4 - 3 | Manchester United | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 12/06/2023 | Manchester United | 2 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 05/25/2023 | Manchester United | 4 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League | Old Trafford |
09/20/2025
05/16/2025
11/03/2024
04/04/2024
12/06/2023
05/25/2023
Chelsea Win
Manchester United Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 32 GD: +36
P: 33 GD: +13
P: 33 GD: +6
P: 33 GD: +11
P: 33 GD: +11
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 33 GD: 0
P: 33 GD: +6
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 32 GD: -1
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -7
P: 33 GD: -9
P: 33 GD: -17
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -33
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 33 GD: +13
P: 34 GD: +13
P: 34 GD: +5
P: 34 GD: +9
P: 34 GD: 0
P: 34 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: +4
P: 34 GD: -2
P: 34 GD: 0
P: 34 GD: -9
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -3
P: 34 GD: -7
P: 34 GD: -4
P: 34 GD: -16
P: 34 GD: -10
P: 34 GD: -34
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Smash and Grab at Stamford Bridge: United Defy the Numbers
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A relentless attacking siege from the hosts was rendered meaningless by a masterclass in defensive resilience and one clinical counter-punch.
The Siege Mentality
Stamford Bridge witnessed a true siege mentality from the early exchanges as the hosts set about dominating their illustrious rivals. Operating with a clear tactical mandate, the home side controlled possession and pinned the visitors deep into their own half, generating a sustained wave of pressure that kept the stadium roaring with anticipation. Enzo Fernández was the chief architect of this onslaught, dictating the tempo from midfield and threading incisive passes through a heavily congested defensive block. The sheer Intensity of the home side's high press was undeniable, suffocating the away midfield and launching attack after relentless attack. Yet, despite racking up numerous attempts from the edge of the area and whipping dangerous crosses into the box, the opening breakthrough remained stubbornly elusive against a resolute blue-and-red wall.
The Ruthless Counter-Punch
Football is notoriously unforgiving of missed opportunities, and the turning point of this fiery encounter arrived entirely against the run of play. Just as the first half seemed destined to end goalless, a sudden, incisive counter-attack abruptly shifted the Balance of the entire contest. In the 43rd minute, a rare foray forward saw B. Fernandes find a crucial pocket of space between the lines. He smartly slipped a perfectly weighted ball through the retreating defensive line to M. Cunha. With lethal precision and ice in his veins, Cunha silenced the Stamford Bridge faithful, delivering a classic sucker punch. It was a massive Upset in the context of the half's momentum, ruthlessly punishing the hosts for failing to convert their overwhelming shot advantage into tangible goals.
A Defensive Masterclass
The second half quickly devolved into an exercise in pure survival and grit for the visitors. The Stakes could not have been higher in this crucial Big Six clash, and the away defence magnificently rose to the occasion under severe duress. Ayden Heaven delivered an absolute masterclass at the heart of the backline, throwing his body in the way of shots and repelling wave after wave of desperate attacking thrusts to earn well-deserved plaudits. Despite attempting a staggering 21 shots to a mere four from the eventual victors, the home side simply could not find a way through the maze of defenders. This smash-and-grab result cements the visitors' firm grip on third place, while leaving the frustrated hosts entirely adrift in sixth despite their total statistical superiority.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Chelsea's season?
Sitting sixth, this frustrating defeat dents their European push, leaving them twenty-two points adrift of the leaders and heavily reliant on others slipping up.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Yes. The high-stakes atmosphere created a frantic, unbalanced affair where dominant possession failed to translate into clinical finishing against a deep, resilient defensive block.
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.
Big Six Drama Unfolds Under the Lights
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 93/100. Top-four ambitions collide with European spot desperation in a heavyweight clash that demands your absolute attention.
The Setup
On April 18, 2026, the Premier League serves up a monumental grudge match as Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. The Stakes are sky-high in this crucial late-season fixture. United arrive sitting comfortably in third place with 55 points, looking to solidify their grip on the upper echelon. Meanwhile, the hosts are clinging to sixth place on 48 points, desperate to arrest a disastrous slide down the table. A brutal Form rating exposes the home side's recent struggles, having lost four of their last five outings. Despite the glaring gap in recent momentum, the underlying Balance of this matchup suggests a fiercely competitive contest, with the home crowd hoping their side can defy the odds on derby day.
Key Battle
The tactical war in the middle third will define this encounter. We are watching João Pedro try to break lines and spark his team's stagnant attack, but he faces a formidable wall. He must find a way past Casemiro, who is anchoring the midfield with sheer physical dominance. This rugged duel in the center of the park features true Stars colliding, and whoever seizes control of this critical zone will dictate the tempo of the entire match.
Our Prediction
We expect the visitors to brutally expose the defensive frailties of the hosts. While the London crowd will demand a blistering start to shake off their recent woes, the visitors have the composure and quality to weather the early storm. Look for United to seize control in the second half, securing a massive 2-1 victory that further cements their status at the top end of the table and deepens the home side's crisis.