Fulham FC vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fulham FC vs Chelsea FC — Premier League at Craven Cottage.
- Fulham FC 5 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
- Chelsea FC 5 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Natalie Aspinall
- Referee John Brooks
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Tim Wood
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Lee Betts
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Chelsea FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Jan | Hull City AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Jan | Leicester City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Dec | Southampton FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Nov | Manchester United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Fulham FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Jan | Manchester City FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 05 Jan | Manchester City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Dec | AFC Bournemouth | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Nov | Newcastle United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Fulham FC | Chelsea FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #10 |
| 2 | Points | 7 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 0 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 2 |
| 5 | Scored | 10 |
| 8 | Conceded | 12 |
| -3 | GD | -2 |
| 0.40 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 0% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Fulham FC this season
Fulham FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
Chelsea FC this season
Fulham FC are 19th (2 pts). Chelsea FC are 10th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fulham FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Chelsea FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Fulham FC
| Joshua King | 2 G |
| Gonzalo Garcia | 1 G |
Chelsea FC
| Joao Pedro | 3 G | 3 A |
| Morgan Rogers | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cole Palmer | 2 G | 2 A |
| Pedro Neto | 1 G | |
| Romeo Lavia | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Craven Cottage as Fulham FC face off against Chelsea FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Portugal international Joao Felix has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 9' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Antonee Robinson on 9 minutes.
- 14' The referee calls foul for Andreas Pereira. He receives a Yellow card.
- 19' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 24' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' The deadlock is broken! Willian gets on the scoresheet on 25 minutes.
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marco Silva might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' Fulham FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Chelsea FC backline.
- 36' A moment of madness from Trevoh Chalobah on 36 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Chelsea FC will be frustrated.
- 37' Poor challenge from Trevoh Chalobah. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 42' Chelsea FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Joao Pedro scoring 1 goals.
- 47' Goal! Kalidou Koulibaly scores his 13 goal in 510 matches.
- 48' GOAL! Kalidou Koulibaly scores on 48.
- 53' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fulham FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 56' The Chelsea FC bench stirs into life. Denis Zakaria is withdrawn and Jorginho gets his opportunity.
- 58' Controversy at the stadium! Joao Felix argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 62' Chelsea FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
- 63' The referee has no hesitation. Lewis Hall is booked for Chelsea FC — Yellow card on 63.
- 68' Tom Cairney is replacing Harrison Reed for the Fulham FC side.
- 69' Tom Cairney has so much to prove this time. He replaces Harrison Reed on 69 minute.
- 73' Carlos Vinicius doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mason Mount on 76 minutes.
- 79' Carney Chukwuemeka has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lewis Hall on 79 minute.
- 80' A change in the Chelsea FC ranks — Trevoh Chalobah exits the field as Cucurella enters on 80.
- 83' Fulham FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Manor Solomon is hanging Willian on the field on 83 minute.
- 84' Tosin Adarabioyo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 84.
- 85' Tosin Adarabioyo is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
- 90' Daniel James has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andreas Pereira on 90 minute.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Fulham FC. Bernd Leno will be fuming at that decision.
- It finishes all square. Fulham FC and Chelsea FC share the spoils 2-1.
Lineups
Fulham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 4
-
20
Willian ↓ Manor Solomon 83'
-
18
Andreas Pereira ↓ Daniel James 90'
-
14
Bobby Reid ↓ Harry Wilson 68'
- 13
-
6
Harrison Reed ↓ Tom Cairney 68'
- 33
- 2
- 30
- 26
Bench
-
12
Nathaniel Chalobah ↑ 90'
-
21
Daniel James ↑ 90'
- 31
-
8
Harry Wilson ↑ 68'
-
10
Tom Cairney ↑ 68'
- 1
- 3
-
11
Manor Solomon ↑ 83'
- 38
Coach
Marco Silva
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Mateo Kovacic ↓ Conor Gallagher 79'
- 1
- 28
-
19
Mason Mount ↓ Hakim Ziyech 80'
-
14
Trevoh Chalobah ↓ Cucurella 79'
- 6
- 29
-
20
Denis Zakaria ↓ Jorginho 56'
- 26
- 11
-
67
Lewis Hall ↓ Carney Chukwuemeka 79'
Bench
- 9
-
5
Jorginho ↑ 56'
- 13
-
22
Hakim Ziyech ↑ 80'
-
32
Cucurella ↑ 79'
- –
-
23
Conor Gallagher ↑ 79'
- 27
-
30
Carney Chukwuemeka ↑ 79'
Coach
Graham Potter
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cole Palmer | 3 |
| Kai Havertz | 2 |
| Kalidou Koulibaly | 2 |
| Armando Broja | 1 |
| Ruben Loftus-Cheek | 1 |
| Calum Chambers | 1 |
| Harry Wilson | 1 |
| Jorginho | 1 |
Head to Head
Fulham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.74
Fulham FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for:
Fulham FC or Chelsea FC 76% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fulham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Fulham FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Chelsea FC
57%
Fulham FC or Chelsea FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fulham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 0
5%
2 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
4.8%
0 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Fulham FC
| Handicap | Fulham FC covers | Push | Chelsea FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Fulham FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

