Chelsea FC vs Southampton FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Chelsea FC vs Southampton FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
- Chelsea FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Harry Lennard
- Referee Jonathan Moss
- Referee Andrew Halliday
- Referee Simon Hooper
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan | Southampton FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Watford FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Leicester City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Dec | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Dec | MOL Fehervar FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan | Chelsea FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Dec | West Ham United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | Arsenal FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Dec | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea FC face off against Southampton FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Chelsea FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' The referee shows Southampton FC player a Yellow card on 30.
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 37' The Chelsea FC bench stirs into life. Willian is withdrawn and Ruben Loftus-Cheek gets his opportunity.
- 42' N'Golo Kante is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Southampton FC so far.
- 46' The crowd applauds Danny Ings as he leaves the pitch. Shane Long steps in for Southampton FC.
- 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chelsea FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 61' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 66' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 68' The whistle greets Ross Barkley as he departs to be replaced by Fabregas.
- 73' It looks surprising Southampton FC does not make any changes. Ross Barkley has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 74' It’s a booking for Chelsea FC player. Antonio Rudiger gets a Yellow card.
- 79' The referee has no hesitation. Oriol Romeu is booked for Southampton FC — Yellow card on 79.
- 84' Southampton FC is showing some good football. However, Southampton FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 89' Time for substitution for Southampton FC. Stuart Armstrong is replaced by Charlie Austin.
- 90' The Southampton FC manager makes a substitution. Nathan Redmond departs to be replaced by Jack Stephens.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 2
- 1
- 28
- 3
-
22
Willian ↓ Ruben Loftus-Cheek 37'
- 7
- 10
- 30
-
8
Ross Barkley ↓ Fabregas 68'
- 29
Bench
- 13
- 27
- 21
- 33
-
4
Fabregas ↑ 68'
- 44
-
12
Ruben Loftus-Cheek ↑ 37'
Coach
Maurizio Sarri
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 28
- 4
-
9
Danny Ings ↓ Shane Long 46'
- 3
- 35
- 16
- 14
-
22
Nathan Redmond ↓ Jack Stephens 90'
- 17
- 43
Bench
- 1
-
5
Jack Stephens ↑ 90'
-
7
Shane Long ↑ 46'
-
10
Charlie Austin ↑ 89'
- 11
- 55
- 66
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Chelsea FC Form
Southampton FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.03
Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Southampton FC xG
I would bet for:
Chelsea FC or Draw 77% + Under 2.5 goals 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.77
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Chelsea FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Southampton FC
56%
Chelsea FC or Southampton FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.2%
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
11.1%
2 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
2.9%
2 – 2
2.6%
3 – 1
2.4%
1 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC
| Handicap | Chelsea FC covers | Push | Southampton FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 24% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 16% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.