Chelsea FC vs Watford FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Chelsea FC vs Watford FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
- Chelsea FC 35 games · 48 pts (2025/26)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Salisbury
- Referee John Busby
- Referee Derek Eaton
- Referee Darren Cann
- Referee Ian Hussin
- Referee Mike Dean
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Arsenal FC 35 76 2 Manchester City FC 34 71 3 Manchester United FC 35 64 4 Liverpool FC 35 58 5 Aston Villa FC 35 58 6 AFC Bournemouth 35 52 7 Brentford FC 35 51 8 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 35 50 9 Chelsea FC 35 48 10 Everton FC 35 48 11 Fulham FC 35 48 12 Sunderland AFC 35 47 13 Newcastle United FC 35 45 14 Leeds United FC 35 43 15 Crystal Palace FC 34 43 16 Nottingham Forest FC 35 42 17 Tottenham Hotspur FC 35 37 18 West Ham United FC 35 36 19 Burnley FC 35 20 20 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 35 18 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 22 May Watford FC H 2–1 W 19 May Leicester City FC H 1–1 D 14 May Liverpool FC A 6–5 W 11 May Leeds United FC A 3–0 W 07 May Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 2–2 D 01 May Everton FC A 0–1 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 22 May Chelsea FC A 1–2 L 15 May Leicester City FC H 1–5 L 11 May Everton FC H 0–0 D 07 May Crystal Palace FC A 0–1 L 30 Apr Burnley FC H 1–2 L 23 Apr Manchester City FC A 1–5 L Key Stats
67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history26% Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Chelsea FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Chelsea FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 11' GOAL! Kai Havertz scores on 11. Assisted by Kenedy
- 16' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 21' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 26' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Chelsea FC that had 395 games and scored 551 goals.
- 31' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 36' Watford FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 41' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Antonio Rudiger suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' 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.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' Chelsea FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' Malang Sarr is replacing Kenedy for the Chelsea FC side.
- 64' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 65' The whistle greets Antonio Rudiger as he departs to be replaced by Ross Barkley.
- 70' Edo Kayembe needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 71' Juan Hernandez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joshua King on 71 minute.
- 76' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Chelsea FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Adam Masina. He replaces Hassane Kamara on 78 minute.
- 82' The whistle greets Edo Kayembe as he departs to be replaced by Dan Gosling.
- 87' Goal! Dan Gosling scores his 10 goal in 323 matches.
- 89' Time for substitution for Chelsea FC. Mason Mount is replaced by Ben Chilwell.
- The final score is 2-1.
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Chelsea FC
Starting XI-
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Antonio Rudiger ↓ Ross Barkley 65'
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Kenedy ↓ Malang Sarr 59'
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Mason Mount ↓ Ben Chilwell 89'
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Bench-
21
Ben Chilwell ↑ 89'
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Ross Barkley ↑ 65'
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31
Malang Sarr ↑ 59'
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Coach Thomas TuchelWatford FC
Starting XI- 12
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7
Joshua King ↓ Juan Hernandez 71'
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Hassane Kamara ↓ Adam Masina 78'
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Edo Kayembe ↓ Dan Gosling 82'
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Bench-
11
Adam Masina ↑ 78'
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Dan Gosling ↑ 82'
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- 5
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29
Juan Hernandez ↑ 71'
Coach Roy Hodgson -
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