Chelsea host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in a Premier League London derby. Tottenham had just recorded their first win of the 2026/27 Premier League season against Coventry, while in away matches this season Tottenham have only lost to Newcastle.
Chelsea's home numbers
Chelsea have conceded 13, and no other Premier League team's matches have produced as many goals this season as Chelsea's. Their 25 goals in nine league and cup games is their most at this stage of a campaign since 2010/11.
Chelsea are unbeaten in eight home London derbies at Stamford Bridge since losing 2-1 to Fulham on Boxing Day 2024. They have also lost just once in 41 home matches against Tottenham in all competitions since 1990.
Head-to-head and key player
Tottenham's win against Chelsea in February 2023 is their only win against the Blues in the last 15 Premier League games. Chelsea have not lost any of the previous 10 Premier League matches against Spurs when scoring first, and they have scored twice in four of the last five games played at Stamford Bridge against Tottenham.
Chelsea's 124 goals in 68 Premier League games against Tottenham is the most they have scored against a single opponent. Chelsea have won more games in all competitions against Spurs than against any other club. Cole Palmer has five goal contributions in the five games he has played against Spurs so far, and if he scores, it will be his 50th goal for the club.
Team news
Mike Penders is likely to start in goal again for Chelsea after Emi Martinez's injury at Everton last time out. Reece James, Jamie Gittens and Emmanuel Emegha are ruled out, while Malo Gusto and Pep Chavarria face late fitness tests. If Gusto is selected, it will be his 100th appearance for the club.
James Maddison started a Premier League game for the first time since 27 April, 2025, and Dejan Kulusevski is back after 526 days out. Tottenham could be without as many as 11 players for this match. Xavi Simons, Savio, Wilson Odobert, Lucas Bergvall, Myhkailo Mudryk and Rodrigo Bentancur are definitely out, with Bentancur unavailable because of the red card he received at Man Utd. Andrew Robertson, Destiny Udogie, Pedro Porro, Omar Marmoush and Tosin Adarabioyo face late fitness tests.
Tottenham trends
Three of Tottenham's six goals this season have come from outside the box, and all three were scored against Coventry. Tottenham have gone 48 Premier League games without a win when they have conceded the first goal.