Chelsea enter the 2026/27 season with Xabi Alonso at the helm and a clear objective: turn a turbulent period into sustained success at Stamford Bridge. Alonso arrives with the task of building a team capable of challenging at the top of the Premier League and competing for major trophies. Follow the Chelsea season tracker for the latest news, results, transfers, performances and key developments throughout the campaign.
Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League season, and it is the second time in the four years that Clearlake have overseen administrative duties at the club that they have missed out on the Champions League.
After running through two head coaches and an interim manager last season, Chelsea brought in Xabi Alonso, who is now tasked with restoring the Blues to their former glory. Will he succeed or will he be sacked before December? Find out in this Chelsea tracker.
10 October
Back to winning ways against Bournemouth
Chelsea have much to celebrate here. It is not every day Bournemouth get beaten 5-1. Jordan Henderson was signed this summer for his much-needed experience in a relatively young group but he did much more here, scoring twice and providing an assist as Xabi Alonso’s side claimed their first Premier League victory in four matches.
The 36-year-old midfielder opened the scoring inside two minutes before setting up Morgan Rogers for Chelsea’s second. Joao Pedro struck twice after the break, and then Henderson completed the rout with a superb free-kick into the top corner as the hosts punished Bournemouth’s defensive weaknesses.
Henderson inspires Chelsea to emphatic win over Bournemouth
18 September
Brentford Sting Chelsea in 3-0 Win
Brentford have given Xabi Alonso a lot to think about going into the international break, after beating Chelsea 3-0.
Xabi Alonso has been taught a bitter lesson on how things work in the Premier League by Brentford’s Keith Andrews. Chelsea have been known for their high-scoring games, but against Brentford, that free-flowing attack was nowhere to be found.
September 12, 2026
Chelsea 2-2 Hull City
Chelsea forced to settle for a point against unbeaten Hull
Chelsea surrendered an early lead before drawing 2-2 with Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Morgan Rogers put the hosts ahead after seven minutes, but Mohamed Belloumi scored twice in six minutes to put Hull in front.
João Pedro restored parity in the second half, but Chelsea could not find a winner as Hull held on for a valuable point and extended their unbeaten start to the Premier League season.
We have to settle for a point.#CFC | #CHEHUL pic.twitter.com/oWFHz5fwb4
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 12, 2026
September 9, 2026
Chelsea 6-3 Leeds United
Palmer inspires Chelsea comeback in nine-goal thriller
Chelsea produced a remarkable comeback to beat Leeds United 6-3 at Stamford Bridge and reach the Carabao Cup fourth round.
The Blues trailed 2-0 early in the second half after goals from Tarik Muharemovic and Brenden Aaronson, but Cole Palmer quickly turned the game around with a brace.
Into the fourth round of the #CarabaoCup! 🙌#CFC pic.twitter.com/7AcjyHbE5W
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 9, 2026
Pedro Neto, Danny Welbeck and Valentín Barco added to the comeback as Chelsea scored six times to overwhelm Leeds.
6th September 2026
Xabi Alonso Loses First London Derby in Charge
It was always going to be a tough game, and it was an even tougher lesson for Xabi Alonso as Chelsea were beaten 2-1 by Arsenal in his first major London derby.
Chelsea gave it a tough crack, and there were a lot of positives for Alonso, especially given that the midfield was non-existent. Emi Martinez showed he was worth the money, making eight saves, and he would not forget Gabriel’s kick to his head in a hurry.
For Alonso, he joins a long list of Chelsea managers who are yet to beat Arsenal and Mikel Arteta. Chelsea haven’t beaten Arsenal since 2021 and the focus will be on finding a balance in midfield and grinding out results just like they have done before the Arsenal game.
Enzo Fernandez Leaves Chelsea in Dramatic Deadline Day Move
Chelsea’s summer clearout took a dramatic turn on deadline day when Enzo Fernandez finally left Stamford Bridge for Manchester City in a deal worth £125 million.
Chelsea had previously set City a deadline to make an offer for the Argentine midfielder, but after that passed without a bid, it appeared Fernandez would remain at the club. City returned on deadline day with a British-record-equalling offer, however, and Chelsea eventually sanctioned the move.
With Fernandez gone, Chelsea immediately moved for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara as his replacement. A deal worth around £47 million appeared to have been agreed, but the transfer spectacularly collapsed in the final hours of the window after Monaco pulled out. Chelsea were therefore left with the £125 million from Fernandez but without the midfielder they had hoped would fill his place.
Read the full story: Camara Drama and How Chelsea Perfected A Much-Needed Clearout
30th August 2026
Chelsea Make It Two Wins From Two In The Premier League
Chelsea welcomed Brighton and Hove Albion to Stamford Bridge in their second Premier League game of the season, and just like they did against Fulham, it was an exciting watch.
Chelsea scored three goals in the first half with Joao Pedro, Lavia and Pedro Neto getting on the scoresheet. The Blues then slipped defensively and conceded two goals, turning a game that almost looked done and dusted into an edgy game. Cole Palmer added a fourth for Chelsea to restore their two-goal lead, but the defence once again crumbled in the dying minutes of the game to end it 4-3.
August 27th 2026
Chelsea Beat Luton Town to Reach EFL Cup Third Round
Chelsea made it back-to-back wins under Xabi Alonso as they beat Luton Town in the second round of the EFL Cup.
It was a good fixture for fringe players to get minutes. Valentin Barco took full advantage of the minutes handed to him as he put in a brilliant performance. More impressively, Danny Welbeck made his Chelsea debut and scored the opening goal of the game as Chelsea went on to win 2-0.
August 24th 2026
Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Alonso Begins Reign With Derby Win
There’s no better way to begin your tenure as head coach than getting a win over your local rivals.
Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 in a tightly contested London derby on opening day. Winning wasn’t the best part; the performance from Chelsea’s front three was. Joao Pedro opened the scoring in the first 30 seconds of the game thanks to an assist from Cole Palmer.
Morgan Rogers got off the mark on his debut and, even better, he was assisted by fellow debutant Maxence Lacroix. Cole Palmer then got on the score sheet; this time, Joao Pedro was the provider.
Read More: Joao Pedro, Palmer and Rogers Look Ready To Lead Alonso’s Era At Chelsea
