Sunday , 16 August 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)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Chelsea FC launch into their encounter with Southampton FC.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' Chelsea FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' Levi Colwill has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 20' Aaron Ramsdale needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 24' GOAL! Christopher Nkunku fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 29' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Southampton FC that had 348 games and scored 417 goals.
  • 34' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 34 minutes.
  • 36' Pedro Neto makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Chelsea FC are in front.
  • 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 44' Levi Colwill makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Chelsea FC are in front.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Paul Onuachu on 45.
  • 46' James Bree makes way for Taylor Harwood-Bellis at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Southampton FC.
  • 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Paul Onuachu made 225 appearances and scored 88 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 56' Southampton FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 59' Cameron Archer has so much to prove this time. He replaces Paul Onuachu on 59 minute.
  • 64' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 67' Chelsea FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 68' Tyrique George is replacing Jadon Sancho for the Chelsea FC side.
  • 73' The travelling Southampton FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 78' What composure from Cucurella! The Spain international strokes it home. 4-0.
  • 83' The crowd applauds Moises Caicedo as he leaves the pitch. Josh Acheampong steps in for Chelsea FC.
  • 88' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Chelsea FC and Southampton FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 89' The Chelsea FC manager makes a substitution. Yukinari Sugawara departs to be replaced by Shumaira Mheuka.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Southampton FC player. Ryan Manning gets a card.
  • 4-0 the final result. Southampton FC will be bitterly disappointed.

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
James Ward-Prowse 2
Danny Ings 2
Kai Havertz 2
Christopher Nkunku 2
Ben Chilwell 2
Trevoh Chalobah 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.