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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stamford Bridge!
- 5' Chelsea FC is showing some good football. However, Chelsea FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ross Barkley is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Chelsea FC.
- 20' Yan Valery has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' Danny Ings is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Southampton FC so far.
- 30' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jan Bednarek on 30 minutes.
- 35' 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.
- 37' Chelsea FC ring the changes. Willian has done his job and it is now time for Ruben Loftus-Cheek to step up.
- 42' The 31-year-old Kepa Arrizabalaga has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' Another substitution for Southampton FC to replace Danny Ings by Shane Long on 46 minute.
- 51' Southampton FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Chelsea FC and Southampton FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 61' Chelsea FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 66' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Chelsea FC and Southampton FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 68' Fabregas gets the nod from Chelsea FC. He replaces Ross Barkley and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Chelsea FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 74' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Antonio Rudiger.
- 79' A moment of madness from Oriol Romeu on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Southampton FC will be frustrated.
- 84' Southampton FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 84.
- 89' Charlie Austin gets the nod from Southampton FC. He replaces Stuart Armstrong and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Jack Stephens. He replaces Nathan Redmond on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-0.
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 |
| Ben Chilwell | 2 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 2 |
| Danny Ings | 2 |
| Kai Havertz | 2 |
| Christopher Nkunku | 2 |
| Alvaro Morata | 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.