Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Chelsea FC vs Crystal Palace FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Chelsea FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Crystal Palace FC
Wed 27 Dec 2023 · 19:30 UTC Stamford Bridge HT 45' · FT 45'
Mykhailo Mudryk 13' 1–0
1–1 45+1' Michael Olise
Noni Madueke pen 89' 2–1
Moises Caicedo 52' Y
Y 73' Chris Richards
Noni Madueke 80' Y
Y 80' Tyrick Mitchell
Mauricio Pochettino 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Crystal Palace FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

Match Details

  • Referee Michael Salisbury
  • Assistant 1 Adam Nunn
  • Assistant 2 Derek Eaton
3 games this season 🟨 4.3/game ⚽ 8.3 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Manchester City FC 5 15
2 Arsenal FC 5 12
3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 5 10
4 Brentford FC 5 9
5 Leeds United FC 5 9
6 Liverpool FC 5 9
7 Everton FC 5 9
8 Hull City AFC 5 8
9 Newcastle United FC 5 8
10 Chelsea FC 5 7
11 Ipswich Town FC 5 6
12 Manchester United FC 5 5
13 Nottingham Forest FC 5 5
14 Sunderland AFC 5 4
15 Crystal Palace FC 5 4
16 Aston Villa FC 5 4
17 AFC Bournemouth 5 3
18 Coventry City FC 5 3
19 Fulham FC 5 2
20 Tottenham Hotspur FC 5 2

Head-to-Head

14
3
Chelsea FC 17 games · Avg 2.7 goals Crystal Palace FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-27 Chelsea FC 2–1 Crystal Palace FC 2023-01-15 Chelsea FC 1–0 Crystal Palace FC 2022-10-01 Crystal Palace FC 1–2 Chelsea FC 2022-04-17 Chelsea FC 2–0 Crystal Palace FC 2022-02-19 Crystal Palace FC 0–1 Chelsea FC

Recent Form

Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Dec Crystal Palace FC H 2–1 W
24 Dec Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 1–2 L
16 Dec Sheffield United FC H 2–0 W
10 Dec Everton FC A 0–2 L
06 Dec Manchester United FC A 1–2 L
03 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 3–2 W
Crystal Palace FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Dec Chelsea FC A 1–2 L
21 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 1–1 D
16 Dec Manchester City FC A 2–2 D
09 Dec Liverpool FC H 1–2 L
06 Dec AFC Bournemouth H 0–2 L
03 Dec West Ham United FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Chelsea FC Crystal Palace FC
#10 Position #15
7 Points 4
5 Played 5
2 / 1 / 2 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 3
10 Scored 6
12 Conceded 11
-2 GD -5
1.40 PPG 0.80
40% Win % 20%

Key Stats

53% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
53% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
20% Clean Sheets
Crystal Palace FC this season

Chelsea FC are 10th (7 pts). Crystal Palace FC are 15th (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Chelsea FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Crystal Palace FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Chelsea FC
Joao Pedro 3 G 3 A
Morgan Rogers 3 G 1 A
Cole Palmer 2 G 2 A
Pedro Neto 1 G
Romeo Lavia 1 G
Crystal Palace FC
Tyrick Mitchell 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Chelsea FC to score. At the same time, Crystal Palace FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Tyrick Mitchell is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Chelsea FC tonight.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 13' Mykhailo Mudryk adds to his 0 season tally! Chelsea FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 18' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Benoit Badiashile made 425 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 23' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 28' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 33' The travelling Crystal Palace FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 38' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Chelsea FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 43' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Roy Hodgson will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 46' Michael Olise adds to his 5 season tally! Crystal Palace FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Crystal Palace FC that had 325 games and scored 379 goals.
  • 52' Moises Caicedo was booked on 52.
  • 57' Another substitution for Chelsea FC to replace Levi Colwill by Thiago Silva on 57 minute.
  • 58' The Chelsea FC bench stirs into life. Levi Colwill is withdrawn and Thiago Silva gets his opportunity.
  • 63' The 24-year-old Moises Caicedo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 68' It looks surprising Crystal Palace FC does not make any changes. Dean Henderson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 71' The crowd applauds Christopher Nkunku as he leaves the pitch. Noni Madueke steps in for Chelsea FC.
  • 73' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Chris Richards on 73 minutes.
  • 76' Nicolas Jackson does the damage! The net is bulging and Chelsea FC surge ahead!
  • 79' A change in the Crystal Palace FC ranks — Jordan Ayew exits the field as Jeffrey Schlupp enters on 79.
  • 80' Poor challenge from Noni Madueke. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 85' Crystal Palace FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 89' What composure from Noni Madueke! The England international strokes it home. 3-1.
  • 90' Chelsea FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Crystal Palace FC team. Jefferson Lerma is replaced by Matheus Franca on 90 minute.
  • Crystal Palace FC will have plenty to reflect on. Chelsea FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Chelsea FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mauricio Pochettino

Crystal Palace FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roy Hodgson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Christian Pulisic 6
Conor Gallagher 3
Kai Havertz 3
Tammy Abraham 2
Hakim Ziyech 2
Christian Benteke 2
Jorginho 2
Kurt Zouma 2

Head to Head

2023-12-27 Chelsea FC 2–1 Crystal Palace FC 2023-01-15 Chelsea FC 1–0 Crystal Palace FC 2022-10-01 Crystal Palace FC 1–2 Chelsea FC 2022-04-17 Chelsea FC 2–0 Crystal Palace FC 2022-02-19 Crystal Palace FC 0–1 Chelsea FC

Chelsea FC Form

2023-12-27 Chelsea FC 2–1 Crystal Palace FC W 2023-12-24 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–1 Chelsea FC L 2023-12-16 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC W 2023-12-10 Everton FC 2–0 Chelsea FC L 2023-12-06 Manchester United FC 2–1 Chelsea FC L 2023-12-03 Chelsea FC 3–2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC W

Crystal Palace FC Form

2023-12-27 Chelsea FC 2–1 Crystal Palace FC L 2023-12-21 Crystal Palace FC 1–1 Brighton & Hove Albion FC D 2023-12-16 Manchester City FC 2–2 Crystal Palace FC D 2023-12-09 Crystal Palace FC 1–2 Liverpool FC L 2023-12-06 Crystal Palace FC 0–2 AFC Bournemouth L 2023-12-03 West Ham United FC 1–1 Crystal Palace FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.76 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41 Crystal Palace FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC65% Draw18% Crystal Palace FC17%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes70% 0% No30%
Avg goals/match: 4.17
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 77%
23%
± 3.5 59%
41%
± 4.5 40%
60%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Crystal Palace FC
35%
Chelsea FC or Crystal Palace FC
82%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Chelsea FC49% Draw35% Crystal Palace FC16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 1
7.3%
1 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
5.4%
3 – 2
5.2%
4 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
4.2%
1 – 0
4%
4 – 0
3.7%
4 – 2
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Crystal Palace FC covers
-2.5 27% — 73%
-2 27% 18% 55%
-1.5 45% — 55%
-1 45% 20% 36%
-0.5 64% — 36%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 10% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 5% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.