Sunday , 16 August 2026

Chelsea FC vs Southampton FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Chelsea FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Southampton FC
Sat 2 Oct 2021 · 14:00 UTC Stamford Bridge HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 34' Oriol Romeu
Thomas Tuchel 44' Y
Thiago Silva 55' Y
Thiago Silva 56' Y
Y 74' James Ward-Prowse
Y 74' James Ward-Prowse
R 77' James Ward-Prowse
Y 90' Mohammed Salisu
Y 90' Moussa Djenepo

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Jarred Gillett
  • Referee Peter Kirkup
  • Referee Ian Hussin
  • Referee Mike Dean
  • Referee Martin Atkinson
  • Referee Nick Hopton

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
2021-10-02 Chelsea FC 3–1 Southampton FC 2021-02-20 Southampton FC 1–1 Chelsea FC 2020-10-17 Chelsea FC 3–3 Southampton FC 2019-12-26 Chelsea FC 0–2 Southampton FC 2019-10-06 Southampton FC 1–4 Chelsea FC

Recent Form

Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Oct Southampton FC H 3–1 W
29 Sep Juventus FC A 0–1 L
25 Sep Manchester City FC H 0–1 L
19 Sep Tottenham Hotspur FC A 3–0 W
14 Sep FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg H 1–0 W
11 Sep Aston Villa FC H 3–0 W
Southampton FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Oct Chelsea FC A 1–3 L
26 Sep Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 0–1 L
18 Sep Manchester City FC A 0–0 D
11 Sep West Ham United FC H 0–0 D
28 Aug Newcastle United FC A 2–2 D
22 Aug Manchester United FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Stamford Bridge. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Chelsea FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 9' What a strike from Trevoh Chalobah! The score is 1-0.
  • 14' Southampton FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 19' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 24' 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.
  • 29' Southampton FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 34' Southampton FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 34.
  • 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 41' Against the run of play, Timo Werner has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 44' Chelsea FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 46' Theo Walcott makes way for Ibrahima Diallo at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Southampton FC.
  • 51' Southampton FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 55' Chelsea FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 56' A meaty challenge results in booking for Thiago Silva on 56.
  • 61' James Ward-Prowse is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the midfielder.
  • 65' Chelsea FC ring the changes. Callum Hudson-Odoi has done his job and it is now time for Mason Mount to step up.
  • 70' Jan Bednarek has been relatively quiet despite scoring 19 goals in his last 348 appearances.
  • 73' Another change for Chelsea FC made on 73 minute. Mateo Kovacic leaves to be changed by Jorginho.
  • 74' James Ward-Prowse is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
  • 77' James Ward-Prowse was booked on 77.
  • 82' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Ross Barkley. He replaces Ruben Loftus-Cheek on 83 minute.
  • 84' Timo Werner makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Chelsea FC are in front.
  • 87' Southampton FC make a change. Nathan Redmond trudges off to be replaced by Mohamed Elyounoussi on 87 minutes.
  • 89' Brilliant from the ! Ben Chilwell makes it 4-1 with a superb finish on 89.
  • 90' Ben Chilwell does the damage! The net is bulging and Chelsea FC surge ahead!
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mohammed Salisu.
  • Chelsea FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Chelsea FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Tuchel

Southampton FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ralph Hasenhuttl

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
Adam Armstrong 1

Head to Head

2021-10-02 Chelsea FC 3–1 Southampton FC 2021-02-20 Southampton FC 1–1 Chelsea FC 2020-10-17 Chelsea FC 3–3 Southampton FC 2019-12-26 Chelsea FC 0–2 Southampton FC 2019-10-06 Southampton FC 1–4 Chelsea FC

Chelsea FC Form

2021-10-02 Chelsea FC 3–1 Southampton FC W 2021-09-29 Juventus FC 1–0 Chelsea FC L 2021-09-25 Chelsea FC 0–1 Manchester City FC L 2021-09-19 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0–3 Chelsea FC W 2021-09-14 Chelsea FC 1–0 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg W 2021-09-11 Chelsea FC 3–0 Aston Villa FC W

Southampton FC Form

2021-10-02 Chelsea FC 3–1 Southampton FC L 2021-09-26 Southampton FC 0–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L 2021-09-18 Manchester City FC 0–0 Southampton FC D 2021-09-11 Southampton FC 0–0 West Ham United FC D 2021-08-28 Newcastle United FC 2–2 Southampton FC D 2021-08-22 Southampton FC 1–1 Manchester United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.66 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1 Southampton FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC52% Draw25% Southampton FC23%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Southampton FC
48%
Chelsea FC or Southampton FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Chelsea FC35% Draw46% Southampton FC19%
Actual: Chelsea FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Southampton FC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 15% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 22% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 14% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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