Premier League Regular Season - 37
Chelsea 2 - 1 FT Tottenham
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' E. Fernandez (P. Neto)
P. Porro 28'
M. van de Ven 43'
HT
D. Udogie 63'
67' Andrey Santos (E. Fernandez)
↓ R. Kolo Muani ↑J. Maddison 69'
↓ J. Palhinha ↑P. M. Sarr 69'
↓ D. Udogie ↑D. Spence 69'
Richarlison (P. M. Sarr) 74'
74' ↓ J. Acheampong ↑T. Chalobah
79' J. Hato
81' ↓ W. Fofana ↑M. Sarr
85' M. Cucurella
87' L. Delap
89' ↓ C. Palmer ↑D. Essugo
89' ↓ L. Delap ↑S. Mheuka
89' ↓ P. Neto ↑A. Garnacho
90'+2 D. Essugo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Chelsea
Goalkeepers
Robert Sánchez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Josh Acheampong 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Wesley Fofana 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Jorrel Hato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Cucurella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Andrey Santos 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Moisés Caicedo
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Pedro Neto 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Cole Palmer 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Enzo Fernández
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Liam Delap 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
13%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Filip Jørgensen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mamadou Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trevoh Chalobah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reece James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dário Essugo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Garnacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesse Derry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Kavuma-McQueen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shumaira Mheuka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tottenham
Goalkeepers
Antonín Kinský
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pedro Porro 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Kevin Danso
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Micky van de Ven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Destiny Udogie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Midfielders
Rodrigo Bentancur 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
70
Passes
9
Duels
João Palhinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Randal Kolo Muani 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Conor Gallagher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathys Tel
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Richarlison
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Guglielmo Vicario
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Radu Drăguşin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djed Spence
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yves Bissouma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Maddison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Archie Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Bergvall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Matar Sarr 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
26
Minutes
6.5
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2025 | Tottenham | 0 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 04/03/2025 | Chelsea | 1 - 0 | Tottenham | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 12/08/2024 | Tottenham | 3 - 4 | Chelsea | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 05/02/2024 | Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Tottenham | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 11/06/2023 | Tottenham | 1 - 4 | Chelsea | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 02/26/2023 | Tottenham | 2 - 0 | Chelsea | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 08/14/2022 | Chelsea | 2 - 2 | Tottenham | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 01/23/2022 | Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Tottenham | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 01/12/2022 | Tottenham | 0 - 1 | Chelsea | League Cup | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 01/05/2022 | Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Tottenham | League Cup | Stamford Bridge |
Chelsea Win
Tottenham Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +16
P: 37 GD: +6
P: 37 GD: +10
P: 37 GD: +4
P: 37 GD: +9
P: 37 GD: +7
P: 37 GD: +3
P: 37 GD: -7
P: 37 GD: 0
P: 37 GD: -2
P: 37 GD: -6
P: 37 GD: -4
P: 37 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -3
P: 37 GD: -10
P: 37 GD: -22
P: 37 GD: -37
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 37 | 82 | 69 | 26 | +43 | |
| 2 | Manchester City | 37 | 78 | 76 | 33 | +43 | |
| 3 | Manchester United | 37 | 68 | 66 | 50 | +16 | |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | 62 | 54 | 48 | +6 | |
| 5 | Liverpool | 37 | 59 | 62 | 52 | +10 | |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 37 | 56 | 57 | 53 | +4 | |
| 7 | Brighton | 37 | 53 | 52 | 43 | +9 | |
| 8 | Chelsea | 37 | 52 | 57 | 50 | +7 | |
| 9 | Brentford | 37 | 52 | 54 | 51 | +3 | |
| 10 | Sunderland | 37 | 51 | 40 | 47 | -7 | |
| 11 | Newcastle | 37 | 49 | 53 | 53 | 0 | |
| 12 | Everton | 37 | 49 | 47 | 49 | -2 | |
| 13 | Fulham | 37 | 49 | 45 | 51 | -6 | |
| 14 | Leeds | 37 | 47 | 49 | 53 | -4 | |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 37 | 45 | 40 | 49 | -9 | |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 37 | 43 | 47 | 50 | -3 | |
| 17 | Tottenham | 37 | 38 | 47 | 57 | -10 | |
| 18 | West Ham | 37 | 36 | 43 | 65 | -22 | |
| 19 | Burnley | 37 | 21 | 37 | 74 | -37 | |
| 20 | Wolves | 37 | 19 | 26 | 67 | -41 |
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +43
P: 37 GD: +16
P: 37 GD: +6
P: 37 GD: +10
P: 37 GD: +4
P: 37 GD: +9
P: 37 GD: +7
P: 37 GD: +3
P: 37 GD: -7
P: 37 GD: 0
P: 37 GD: -2
P: 37 GD: -6
P: 37 GD: -4
P: 37 GD: -9
P: 37 GD: -3
P: 37 GD: -10
P: 37 GD: -22
P: 37 GD: -37
P: 37 GD: -41
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Chelsea Punish Wasteful Spurs in Tense Derby
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. Enzo Fernández’s midfield masterclass proved the difference as the Blues snapped a miserable losing streak to deepen Tottenham's relegation fears.
Early Breakthrough Sets the Tone
Stamford Bridge hosted a high-Stakes London derby with Tottenham desperately fighting near the drop zone. Despite the visitors maintaining controlled possession from the opening whistle, Chelsea found the decisive early breakthrough. E. Fernandez struck in the 18th minute, capping off a sharp move orchestrated by P. Neto. The Intensity of the clash was clear from the onset, with heavy tackles and relentless pressing defining a gritty midfield battle. Spurs racked up the chances and generated a significantly higher expected goals tally, but their finishing let them down when it mattered most.
The Midfield Maestro Dictates
The match maintained a delicate Balance throughout the second half until Chelsea struck again. Rather than sitting back, the Blues capitalised on a swift transition in the 67th minute. The brilliant Fernández turned provider, slipping a perfect pass to Andrey Santos, who buried it to double the home advantage. Tottenham's high-line approach left them vulnerable, and despite stringing together over 500 passes, their attacks repeatedly broke down in the final third. Chelsea’s clinical edge up top directly contrasted with the visitors' inability to convert their heavy volume of inside-box shots.
Late Drama Fails to Shift the Tide
Spurs finally found their lifeline in the 74th minute to inject some late Upset Factor into the proceedings. Substitute P. M. Sarr made an immediate impact, feeding Richarlison to slash the deficit in half. The final quarter of the match turned into a frantic siege as Tottenham pushed for an equaliser. Chelsea's defence stood firm under the barrage to protect their narrow lead. The 2-1 finish sends Spurs back to North London firmly entrenched in the Premier League's bottom tier, while Chelsea find a crucial morale boost to snap their four-match losing skid.
Key Questions
What made Enzo Fernández the Man of the Match?
He dictated the tempo perfectly, scoring the vital opening goal before setting up Andrey Santos for what proved to be the match-winning strike.
What does this mean for Chelsea's season?
It stops a disastrous four-match losing streak, offering a massive morale boost and solidifying their mid-table position as the campaign draws to a close.
How did substitute Enzo Fernández change the game?
While the question assumes he was a substitute, Fernández actually started the match, changing the game from the opening whistle with a brilliant goal and assist.
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.
A Derby Driven by Desperation
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. A fierce London derby takes on critical meaning as Tottenham fight for their Premier League lives against a collapsing Chelsea side.
The Setup
Late-season clashes at Stamford Bridge rarely carry this kind of existential dread. On May 19, 2026, a spiraling Chelsea side hosts a desperate Tottenham. Trapped in midtable misery, the hosts bring a horrific Form rating into this matchup after losing four of their last five games. Meanwhile, Spurs sit precariously in 17th place. The Stakes could not be higher for the visitors, transforming a traditional grudge match into an absolute dogfight for top-flight survival. Interestingly, the Balance of power actually tilts slightly toward the away side, reflecting Chelsea's utter lack of momentum and structure. With highly capable Stars on both sides trying to salvage a grueling campaign, expect relentless tension from the opening whistle.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will decide this contest. Chelsea will lean heavily on Enzo Fernández to dictate the tempo and break defensive lines. He faces a dynamic, high-energy challenge in Xavi Simons, who operates in the pockets of space and drives the Tottenham transition. Whoever imposes their will here gives their team the definitive upper hand.
Our Prediction
Spurs need it more, and their recent uptick in form suggests they can take advantage of a disjointed home side. Expect a chaotic 2-1 victory for the visitors, pushing them closer to safety.