Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Chelsea FC vs Southampton FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Chelsea FC
4 – 0
Full Time
Southampton FC
Tue 25 Feb 2025 · 20:15 UTC Stamford Bridge 39,485 HT 45' · FT 45'
Christopher Nkunku 24' 1–0
Pedro Neto 36' 2–0
Levi Colwill 44' 3–0
Cucurella 78' 4–0
Y 45' Paul Onuachu
Moises Caicedo 67' Y
Y 90' Ryan Manning

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Southampton FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.

Match Details

  • Referee Thomas Bramall
  • Assistant 1 Scott Ledger
  • Assistant 2 Matt Wilkes (England)
4 games this season 🟨 2.0/game ⚽ 8.8 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

6
3
3
Chelsea FC 12 games · Avg 3.5 goals Southampton FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-25 Chelsea FC 4–0 Southampton FC 2024-12-04 Southampton FC 1–5 Chelsea FC 2023-02-18 Chelsea FC 0–1 Southampton FC 2022-08-30 Southampton FC 2–1 Chelsea FC 2022-04-09 Southampton FC 0–6 Chelsea FC

Recent Form

Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Feb Southampton FC H 4–0 W
22 Feb Aston Villa FC A 1–2 L
14 Feb Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 0–3 L
08 Feb Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–2 L
03 Feb West Ham United FC H 2–1 W
25 Jan Manchester City FC A 1–3 L
Southampton FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Feb Chelsea FC A 0–4 L
22 Feb Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 0–4 L
15 Feb AFC Bournemouth H 1–3 L
08 Feb Burnley FC H 0–1 L
01 Feb Ipswich Town FC A 2–1 W
25 Jan Newcastle United FC H 1–3 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season

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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Chelsea FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Taylor Harwood-Bellis made 444 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Southampton FC that had 356 games and scored 437 goals.
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 24' A stunning finish from Christopher Nkunku — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 29' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 36' Pedro Neto does the damage! The net is bulging and Chelsea FC surge ahead!
  • 41' Chelsea FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Southampton FC backline.
  • 44' Levi Colwill makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Chelsea FC are in front.
  • 45' Southampton FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 46' Southampton FC make a change. James Bree trudges off to be replaced by Taylor Harwood-Bellis on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Cucurella, as he is very good at scoring at Stamford Bridge with 6 goals in the last 6 games.
  • 56' Joe Aribo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 59' Another change for Southampton FC made on 59 minute. Paul Onuachu leaves to be changed by Cameron Archer.
  • 64' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 67' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Moises Caicedo on 67 minutes.
  • 68' Tyrique George is replacing Jadon Sancho for the Chelsea FC side.
  • 73' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 78' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Cucurella makes it 4-0.
  • 83' Josh Acheampong has so much to prove this time. He replaces Moises Caicedo on 83 minute.
  • 88' With 0 assists to his name this season, Armel Bella Kotchap is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Chelsea FC.
  • 89' The supporters are chanting for Shumaira Mheuka. He replaces Yukinari Sugawara on 89 minute.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ryan Manning.
  • The points are shared — Chelsea FC 4-0 Southampton FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Chelsea FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Enzo Maresca

Southampton FC Lineups

5-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ivan Juric

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Timo Werner 8
Mason Mount 5
Kai Havertz 2
Christopher Nkunku 2
Ben Chilwell 2
James Ward-Prowse 2
Danny Ings 2
Nathan Redmond 1

Head to Head

2025-02-25 Chelsea FC 4–0 Southampton FC 2024-12-04 Southampton FC 1–5 Chelsea FC 2023-02-18 Chelsea FC 0–1 Southampton FC 2022-08-30 Southampton FC 2–1 Chelsea FC 2022-04-09 Southampton FC 0–6 Chelsea FC

Chelsea FC Form

2025-02-25 Chelsea FC 4–0 Southampton FC W 2025-02-22 Aston Villa FC 2–1 Chelsea FC L 2025-02-14 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 3–0 Chelsea FC L 2025-02-08 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2–1 Chelsea FC L 2025-02-03 Chelsea FC 2–1 West Ham United FC W 2025-01-25 Manchester City FC 3–1 Chelsea FC L

Southampton FC Form

2025-02-25 Chelsea FC 4–0 Southampton FC L 2025-02-22 Southampton FC 0–4 Brighton & Hove Albion FC L 2025-02-15 Southampton FC 1–3 AFC Bournemouth L 2025-02-08 Southampton FC 0–1 Burnley FC L 2025-02-01 Ipswich Town FC 1–2 Southampton FC W 2025-01-25 Southampton FC 1–3 Newcastle United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.28 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86 Southampton FC xG
I would bet for: Chelsea FC to win 65% + Over 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC65% Draw20% Southampton FC15%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Southampton FC
35%
Chelsea FC or Southampton FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC49% Draw39% Southampton FC12%
Actual: Chelsea FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.2%
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
8.3%
3 – 1
7.1%
0 – 0
5.8%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Southampton FC covers
-2.5 25% — 75%
-2 25% 20% 54%
-1.5 46% — 54%
-1 46% 23% 32%
-0.5 68% — 32%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 8% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

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