Premier League Regular Season - 24
Chelsea 3 - 2 FT West Ham
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Bowen (A. Wan-Bissaka) 7'
26' ↓ J. Gittens ↑P. Neto
C. Summerville (A. Wan-Bissaka) 36'
HT
46' ↓ J. Hato ↑M. Cucurella
46' ↓ A. Garnacho ↑Joao Pedro
46' ↓ B. Badiashile ↑W. Fofana
57' Joao Pedro (W. Fofana)
↓ Pablo ↑M. Kilman 67'
70' M. Cucurella
↓ T. Castellanos ↑C. Wilson 76'
81' ↓ M. Gusto ↑R. James
↓ J. Bowen ↑A. Traore 81'
↓ M. Diouf ↑O. Scarles 81'
85' M. Caicedo
90'+2 E. Fernandez (Joao Pedro)
90'+3 E. Fernandez
90'+8 Joao Pedro
A. Traore 90'+8
J. Todibo 90'+11
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Chelsea
Goalkeepers
Robert Sánchez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Malo Gusto
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Trevoh Chalobah 
MAGNET
118
Activity
118
Activity
113
Passes
5
Duels
Benoît Badiashile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Jorrel Hato 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Moisés Caicedo
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
68
Passes
7
Duels
Jamie Gittens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
26
Entry
Cole Palmer 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Enzo Fernández 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.5
Rating
Alejandro Garnacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Liam Delap 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Teddy Sharman-Lowe 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wesley Fofana 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
55
Minutes
7.6
Rating
Marc Cucurella
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
55
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Reece James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josh Acheampong
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
Pedro Neto 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
João Pedro
SUPER SUB
1
G + A
1
G + A
55
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Marc Guiu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
West Ham
Goalkeepers
Alphonse Aréola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Konstantinos Mavropanos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Clair Todibo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
El Hadji Malick Diouf
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Midfielders
Jarrod Bowen 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Tomáš Souček
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateus Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Crysencio Summerville
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Pablo Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Valentín Castellanos
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Mads Hermansen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Max Kilman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Scarles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyle Walker-Peters
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soungoutou Magassa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Freddie Potts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamadou Kanté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Callum Wilson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adama Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/08/2025 | West Ham | 1 - 5 | Chelsea | Premier League | London Stadium |
| 03/02/2025 | Chelsea | 2 - 1 | West Ham | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 21/09/2024 | West Ham | 0 - 3 | Chelsea | Premier League | London Stadium |
| 05/05/2024 | Chelsea | 5 - 0 | West Ham | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 20/08/2023 | West Ham | 3 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League | London Stadium |
| 11/02/2023 | West Ham | 1 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League | London Stadium |
Chelsea Win
West Ham Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: +1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 24 GD: -22
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +37
P: 29 GD: +32
P: 29 GD: +11
P: 29 GD: +5
P: 29 GD: +19
P: 29 GD: +9
P: 29 GD: +4
P: 29 GD: +1
P: 29 GD: -2
P: 29 GD: -3
P: 29 GD: -4
P: 29 GD: -1
P: 29 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: -4
P: 29 GD: -11
P: 28 GD: -5
P: 29 GD: -15
P: 29 GD: -19
P: 29 GD: -26
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Blues Stage Epic Bridge Comeback
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A pulse-pounding London derby where Chelsea's tactical flexibility and squad depth overcame a clinical but ultimately exhausted West Ham side.
The Hammers' Early Siege
The Intensity at Stamford Bridge reached a boiling point early as West Ham ignored their status as underdogs in this London derby. By the 7th minute, the visiting fans were in raptures when Jarrod Bowen latched onto a precise delivery from A. Wan-Bissaka to fire home the opener. Chelsea, despite controlling the ball for long periods, looked fragile against the counter-attack. The situation worsened for the Blues in the 36th minute as C. Summerville doubled the lead, again assisted by the marauding Wan-Bissaka. The Stakes were high for a Chelsea side chasing the top four, yet they went into the break staring at a potential Upset. West Ham's low block frustrated the hosts, forcing speculative efforts that failed to test the keeper during a clinical first-half masterclass by the visitors.
The Super-Sub Revolution
The Balance of power shifted dramatically following a ruthless triple substitution from the Chelsea manager at halftime. The introduction of Joao Pedro, M. Cucurella, and W. Fofana injected immediate energy into the pitch. In the 57th minute, Fofana turned provider, setting up Joao Pedro to pull one back and ignite the home crowd. The pressure became a barrage as the Blues launched wave after wave of attacks, eventually totaling 14 shots. The comeback gathered momentum in the 70th minute when Cucurella found the net, leveling the scoreline at 2-2. West Ham’s resolve began to crumble under the weight of 9 corners and constant penalty-box entries, as the hosts dominated possession with 701 total passes that stretched the tiring Hammers defense to its absolute limit.
Enzo’s Final Flourish
As the match ticked toward the 90th minute, the Intensity peaked with both sides exhausted from the relentless tempo. Just as a draw seemed inevitable, Enzo Fernández produced a moment of magic that defined his Man of the Match performance. Assisted by the inspired Joao Pedro, Fernández slotted home a dramatic winner to complete a stunning turnaround from two goals down. The drama continued deep into stoppage time when J. Todibo was shown a red card for unsportsmanlike conduct, leaving the Hammers with ten men in the dying seconds. This result keeps Chelsea firmly in the Champions League hunt, while West Ham remains mired in the relegation zone. The 3-2 victory was a testament to squad depth and tactical Balance, leaving the visitors to rue a missed opportunity after such a promising start.
Key Questions
How did the red card for J. Todibo impact the match?
It occurred in the 11th minute of added time, meaning it did not alter the result but will result in a suspension for the defender.
What made Enzo Fernández the Man of the Match?
Enzo Fernández dominated possession in midfield and secured an 8.5 rating by scoring the 90th-minute winner to complete the comeback.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A clinical start by West Ham was met by Chelsea's relentless 25-shot barrage, resulting in three lead changes and a last-minute deciding goal.
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.
Stamford Bridge Braced for Survival Scrap
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. Chelsea aim to solidify their European standing against a West Ham side suffocating in the bottom three.
The Setup
The hierarchy of London football is on full display this January 31, 2026. Chelsea enters the weekend in 6th place, looking to stabilize a volatile Form that has seen them drop points in four of their last five outings. For West Ham, the Stakes could not be higher. Sitting in 18th with just 20 points, the Hammers are locked in a grim relegation battle where every result feels like a lifeline or a noose. While the hosts boast a higher individual Stars rating, their defensive Balance will be tested by a visiting side playing with the frantic energy of a team avoiding the drop.
Key Battle
The game will be decided in the transition between midfield control and clinical finishing. Enzo Fernández acts as the metronome for the Blues, tasked with dictating the tempo and breaking down a likely low block. He faces a direct challenge from Jarrod Bowen, West Ham’s primary outlet on the counter. Bowen’s ability to exploit any space left by Chelsea's advancing midfield will be the Hammers' best chance to secure a point of gold on the road.
Our Prediction
Chelsea's superior technical quality usually prevails in these cross-table mismatches. Expect the home side to dominate possession, with West Ham defending deep and relying on set pieces. However, the Hammers' defensive leaks—having conceded 45 goals already this season—suggest Chelsea will eventually find the breakthrough. A professional performance should see the Blues win 2-0, keeping West Ham mired in the relegation zone.