Chelsea vs Tottenham: Premier League Preview

When is Chelsea vs Tottenham and where can you follow it?

Chelsea vs Tottenham kicks off at 18:30 SAST on Saturday, 24 October 2026, at Stamford Bridge in London. That is 17:30 in the UK, and Chris Kavanagh is the referee, according to our fixture data.

Chelsea’s next fixture is a big one, covered in our Chelsea vs Manchester United preview.

Our Arsenal vs Everton preview covers another league fixture.

Also this weekend, see our Liverpool vs Brighton preview.

The London derby is the late game of the day, so there is plenty of time to read up first. Follow the action on our live scores page, and check the Premier League predictions hub for the rest of the weekend’s fixtures.

What is at stake for Chelsea and Tottenham?

Chelsea can strengthen their hold on the top four, while Tottenham need points to climb out of the lower half. Chelsea are fourth with 13 points from seven games, and Spurs are 16th with six. Tottenham’s next league game is previewed in our Tottenham vs Crystal Palace preview.

Chelsea have won four, drawn one and lost two, with 17 goals scored and 13 conceded. Tottenham have won one, drawn three and lost three, so their goal difference sits at minus four. As a result, the gap between the sides is seven points before a ball is kicked.

A Chelsea win would take them to 16 points, level with third-placed Brighton on the current table. A Tottenham win would lift Spurs to nine, level with Hull City and Ipswich and clear of Newcastle and Aston Villa on eight. A draw would leave Chelsea on 14 and Spurs on seven.

How have Chelsea played this season?

Chelsea have won their last two league games and look strong at home. They beat Bournemouth 5-1 at Stamford Bridge on 10 October, then won 2-0 at Everton on 17 October.

Before that, they lost 3-0 at Brentford on 18 September and drew 2-2 with Hull City at home on 12 September. They also lost 2-1 at Arsenal on 6 September, so the pattern is clear: Chelsea are dangerous at home and less secure on the road. You can read how the Everton game unfolded in our Everton vs Chelsea match report, and the earlier home win in our Chelsea vs Bournemouth preview.

At home, Chelsea have won two and drawn one from three league games. Away, they have won two and lost two. Our goal-timing data also credits them with seven goals in the first 15 minutes, more than in any other quarter of an hour, so a fast start is part of their game.

How have Tottenham played this season?

Tottenham have struggled for goals, but they arrive off a 3-1 home win over Coventry on 19 October. That result is their only league victory so far this season.

Before it, Spurs drew 1-1 at Manchester United on 10 October, lost 3-2 at home to Aston Villa on 19 September and drew 0-0 with Everton and Nottingham Forest. They also lost 3-1 at Liverpool in the League Cup on 15 September. For more on the latest win, see our Tottenham vs Coventry match report.

Spurs have scored only six league goals in seven games and have failed to score in four of them. However, four of those six goals have come after the 75th minute in our data, so they tend to threaten late rather than early.

What do the home and away records show?

Chelsea are far better at Stamford Bridge than Tottenham are on their travels. Chelsea have won two, drawn one and lost none at home, while Spurs have not won away from home in the league this season.

Tottenham’s away record is no wins, two draws and one defeat from three games. Their home record is only one win, one draw and two defeats, so neither venue has been kind to them. Because Chelsea also average more goals at home than on the road, the hosts have a clear edge on paper.

Even so, derbies often ignore the table. Spurs drew both of their league games away from home against Nottingham Forest and Manchester United, which shows they can be hard to beat when they stay compact.

What is the head-to-head history between Chelsea and Tottenham?

Chelsea have won each of the last five Premier League meetings between the clubs. They scored 10 goals to Tottenham’s four across those games, and four of the five were decided by a single goal.

The most recent league results were Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham on 19 May 2026, Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea on 1 November 2025 and Chelsea 1-0 Tottenham on 3 April 2025. Before that, Chelsea won 4-3 at Tottenham on 8 December 2024 and 2-0 at home on 2 May 2024.

Spurs did win the most recent meeting of any kind, though. They beat Chelsea 2-1 in a friendly on 1 August 2026, but that match carries little weight for the league race.

What is the team news for Chelsea vs Tottenham?

Both clubs have several players in the treatment room. Chelsea are without Gittens (ankle), James (knee) and Martinez (broken jaw), according to our injury feed. Chavarria (injury), Emegha (muscle) and Gusto (illness) are listed as doubtful.

Tottenham are missing Bentancur because of a red card, along with Bergvall (knee), Mudryk (ankle), Odobert (knee) and Simons (knee). One more player is out with a muscle injury. Porro (muscle) and Udogie (knee) are doubtful.

Injury news can change before kick-off, so check the clubs’ official channels for the confirmed line-ups. Teams are normally named about an hour before the game.

What should you watch for in Chelsea vs Tottenham?

Watch the first 15 minutes and the last 15. Chelsea have scored seven goals early in games this season, while four of Tottenham’s six league goals have come after the 75th minute.

Also watch the space behind both defences. Chelsea have conceded three goals between the 76th and 90th minutes, and Tottenham have conceded four between the 61st and 75th. Therefore, a game that is level at the hour mark could still swing late.

Finally, keep an eye on the top of the table. Manchester City lead on 21 points from seven wins, and our Liverpool vs Manchester City preview looks back at how they set the pace.

What comes next for both clubs?

Chelsea travel to Liverpool on 28 October and then host Manchester United on 31 October. Tottenham host Crystal Palace on 31 October and travel to Leeds on 7 November.

Check back after the final whistle for our match report, and use the live scores page to follow the result as it happens.

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