Chelsea FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Chelsea FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
- Chelsea FC 10 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Gavin Ward
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Simon Long
- Referee Adam Nunn
6 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 5.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Jul | Liverpool FC | A | 3–5 | L |
| 19 Jul | Manchester United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Jul | Norwich City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jul | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Jul | Crystal Palace FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul | Chelsea FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Jul | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Jul | Burnley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jul | Everton FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Jul | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Jul | Arsenal FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
Chelsea FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Chelsea FC
0-15
7/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
4/3
61-75
5/1
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Chelsea FC
| Joao Pedro | 5 G | 3 A |
| Morgan Rogers | 5 G | 1 A |
| Cole Palmer | 3 G | 3 A |
| Pedro Neto | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jordan Henderson | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Chelsea FC welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers FC for this crunch clash at Stamford Bridge.
- 5' Chelsea FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Willy Boly suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Chelsea FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wolverhampton Wanderers FC backline.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Nuno Espírito Santo will be considering his options from the bench.
- 22' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Diogo Jota.
- 27' Christian Pulisic is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC tonight.
- 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 37' Wolverhampton Wanderers 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.
- 42' Chelsea FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC's shape.
- 45' Olivier Giroud catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 45.
- 46' Mason Mount makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Chelsea FC are in front.
- 46' A change in the Wolverhampton Wanderers FC ranks — Pedro Neto exits the field as Adama Traore enters on 46.
- 49' The France Olivier Giroud breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 2-0!
- 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 58' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ruben Vinagre is hanging Jonny Castro on the field on 58 minute.
- 59' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC make a change. Ruben Neves trudges off to be replaced by Joao Moutinho on 59 minutes.
- 64' The energy levels are beginning to show. Frank Lampard might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 69' It is a cagey affair so far. Chelsea FC in their trying to find a way past Wolverhampton Wanderers FC's compact .
- 74' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 78' Tammy Abraham is ready to make an impact after coming on for Olivier Giroud at the 78 minute mark.
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Leander Dendoncker on 83 minutes.
- 84' A change in the Wolverhampton Wanderers FC ranks — Diogo Jota exits the field as Bruno Jordao enters on 84.
- 85' Mateo Kovacic makes way for Ruben Loftus-Cheek at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
- 88' Ross Barkley has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jorginho on 88 minute.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Azpilicueta.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Chelsea FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
5
Jorginho ↓ Ross Barkley 88'
- 2
- 28
- 3
- 13
-
18
Olivier Giroud ↓ Tammy Abraham 78'
- 15
-
19
Mason Mount ↓ Pedro 85'
- 24
- 22
Bench
- 1
- 4
- 33
-
20
Callum Hudson-Odoi ↑ 78'
-
8
Ross Barkley ↑ 88'
-
11
Pedro ↑ 85'
-
9
Tammy Abraham ↑ 78'
-
12
Ruben Loftus-Cheek ↑ 85'
- 29
Coach
Frank Lampard
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
8
Ruben Neves ↓ Joao Moutinho 59'
- 9
- 32
- 27
-
2
Matt Doherty ↓ Daniel Podence 59'
- 16
- 15
-
18
Diogo Jota ↓ Bruno Jordao 84'
-
19
Jonny Otto ↓ Ruben Vinagre 58'
-
7
Pedro Neto ↓ Adama Traore 46'
Bench
-
28
Joao Moutinho ↑ 59'
- 21
-
29
Ruben Vinagre ↑ 58'
- 17
-
37
Adama Traore ↑ 46'
-
6
Bruno Jordao ↑ 84'
-
10
Daniel Podence ↑ 59'
- 49
- 59
Coach
Nuno Espírito Santo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matheus Cunha | 4 |
| Tammy Abraham | 4 |
| Noni Madueke | 4 |
| Matt Doherty | 2 |
| Ruben Loftus-Cheek | 2 |
| Raul Jimenez | 2 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 2 |
| Cole Palmer | 2 |
Head to Head
Chelsea FC Form
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form
2020-07-26
Chelsea FC
2–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2020-07-20
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–0
Crystal Palace FC
W
2020-07-15
Burnley FC
1–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
D
2020-07-12
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
3–0
Everton FC
W
2020-07-08
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2020-07-04
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–2
Arsenal FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59
Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57% + Chelsea FC to win 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chelsea FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Chelsea FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
45%
Chelsea FC or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Chelsea FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.2%
1 – 1
12.6%
0 – 0
11%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
4.8%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC
| Handicap | Chelsea FC covers | Push | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 25% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.