Chelsea host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 10 October 2026, with Xabi Alonso’s side looking to end a three-game winless run in the Premier League and shore up a defence that has leaked goals all season.
Kick-off Time and Venue
- Date: Saturday 10 October 2026
- Kick-off: 14:00 GMT
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Where the Teams Stand
Chelsea are 10th with seven points from five games, while Bournemouth are 17th with three points, still searching for their first league win of the season. After a bright start, Chelsea have slipped back toward where they finished last season.
Chelsea: Form and Team News
Chelsea have scored 10 goals this season, the third-best attacking return in the league, but they have also conceded 12, the worst defensive record in the Premier League, and have failed to keep a single clean sheet. Alonso could see the return of midfielder Moïse Caicedo to the matchday squad, which would be a boost. Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Walker Welbeck are expected to lead the attack, with MartÃnez likely in goal and a back line of Fofana, Lacroix and Colwill.
Bournemouth: Form and Team News
Bournemouth have scored six goals and conceded eight, and remain winless in the league this season, though they have been competitive, drawing several recent matches. Marcus Tavernier is their key creative and goalscoring threat, and Bournemouth’s away form, with just two wins in their last seven on the road, is the main reason bookmakers rate Chelsea as favourites.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Chelsea are unbeaten in their last nine meetings with Bournemouth. Four of the last six matches between the sides have ended in a draw, including the last three, so a repeat of that pattern cannot be ruled out.
What the Numbers Say
Bookmakers and statistical models lean toward Chelsea, with win probabilities ranging from roughly 53% to 57%, a draw at around 21-32%, and Bournemouth trailing at 14-22%. Most model-based predictions point to a close scoreline, with 2-1 or 1-1 among the most commonly projected results, and a strong expectation that both teams will score.
FAQ: Chelsea vs Bournemouth
What time is Chelsea vs Bournemouth?
Kick-off is at 14:00 GMT on Saturday 10 October 2026.
Has Chelsea kept a clean sheet this season?
No, they have conceded in every Premier League match so far.
Has Bournemouth won a league game this season?
Not yet. They are winless after five matches.
Where is the match being played?
At Stamford Bridge in London.
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