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Chelsea vs Southampton

Stamford Bridge, London25 April 2017 at 19:45
42
Referee: Lee Mason

Match Events

Chelsea
Southampton
Kick Off
E. Hazard

assist: Diego Costa

5′
N'Golo Kanté40′
G. Cahill

assist: Marcos Alonso

45+1′
Half Time
Cesc Fàbregas49′
Diego Costa

assist: Fàbregas

53′
68′
S. BoufalN. Redmond
73′Dušan Tadić
FàbregasPedro
77′
82′
J. Ward-ProwseS. Long
V. MosesJ. Terry
86′
86′
M. GabbiadiniJ. Rodriguez
Diego Costa

assist: Pedro

89′
E. HazardWillian
90′
90+4′
R. Bertrand

assist: Cédric Soares

Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal4
5Shots off Goal4
17Total Shots12
5Blocked Shots4
12Shots insidebox8
5Shots outsidebox4
13Fouls9
6Corner Kicks7
0Offsides2
47%Ball Possession53%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
477Total passes509
388Passes accurate427
81%Passes %84%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Chelsea is —, compared to 6.87 for Southampton. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Chelsea's highest-rated starter is —, while Southampton's best-rated player is J. Stephens (7.01).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Chelsea have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Southampton's starters account for 2 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by J. Stephens (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Chelsea deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Southampton's 4-man backline averaging 7.01. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Chelsea field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Southampton's 5 rated 6.72. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Chelsea start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Southampton averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Chelsea and 85% for Southampton. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Chelsea's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 7 for Southampton. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Chelsea's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Southampton average 32.5 (youngest: J. Stephens (31), oldest: Oriol Romeu (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Chelsea's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 19 for Southampton. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Chelsea3-4-2-14-1-4-1Southampton
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Courtois24Cahill30Luiz28Azpilic.3Alonso4Fàbregas15Moses21Matić10Hazard7Kanté19Costa1Forster3Yoshida21Bertrand2Soares24Stephens8Davis11Tadić14Romeu16Ward-Pr.19Boufal20Gabbiad.

Substitutes

Coach: A. Conte

Substitutes

Coach: C. Puel

ChelseaPosition StrengthSouthampton
Avg Rating
6.87
Defender (3 v 4)7.01
0G 0A2G 0A
Midfielder (4 v 5)6.72
0G 0A0G 0A
Chelsea3-4-2-1
13GoalkeeperT. Courtois
24DefenderG. Cahill
30DefenderDavid Luiz
28DefenderAzpilicueta
3MidfielderMarcos Alonso
15MidfielderV. Moses
21MidfielderN. Matić
7MidfielderN. Kanté
4ForwardFàbregas
10ForwardE. Hazard
19ForwardDiego Costa
Southampton4-1-4-1
1GoalkeeperF. Forster
3DefenderM. Yoshida
21DefenderR. Bertrand
2DefenderCédric Soares
24DefenderJ. Stephens7.02G
8MidfielderS. Davis
11MidfielderD. Tadić
14MidfielderOriol Romeu6.7
16MidfielderJ. Ward-Prowse
19MidfielderS. Boufal
20ForwardM. Gabbiadini

Match Summary

Chelsea defeated Southampton 4:2. The match was played in Premier League 2016. Goals were scored by E. Hazard 5′, Oriol Romeu 24′, G. Cahill 45′, Diego Costa 53′, Diego Costa 89′, R. Bertrand 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Chelsea had 47% possession while Southampton held 53%. Chelsea had 17 shots (7 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Southampton. Chelsea made 3 substitutions, Southampton made 3.

Rivalry since 2013

Chelsea vs Southampton Head to Head Results

25 stretnutí
Chelsea
14
wins
Drawn
6
Southampton
5
wins
Total goals
83 · 3.3/match
Both scored
15/25 · 60%
Over 2.5
16/25 · 64%

Recent Form

Chelsea

DLWLLL

Southampton

WDLDWW

Match Prediction

Chelsea

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Southampton

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Chelsea or draw

56%Form44%
62%Attack38%
46%Defence54%
62%Head-to-head38%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Chelsea5wins
2draws10 meetings
Southampton3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.9

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (68%) — the odds may underestimate Southampton.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.2%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 69.3%Draw 22.0%Away 11.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.444.338.00
Max1.454.728.66
Market favourite:Chelsea · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market68.0%20.7%11.3%
Public market67.3%21.2%11.5%

Chelsea vs Southampton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Chelsea
Result vs. Market: Chelsea (69%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ChelseaHalf-time:21Southampton
17Shots12
7Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
25/02/25Chelsea4–0Southampton1.17/8.32/14.22
04/12/24Southampton1–5Chelsea8.47/5.51/1.34
18/02/23Chelsea0–1Southampton1.39/4.68/9.06
30/08/22Southampton2–1Chelsea5.26/4.08/1.63
09/04/22Southampton0–6Chelsea3.96/3.65/1.93
02/10/21Chelsea3–1Southampton1.37/4.75/9.07
20/02/21Southampton1–1Chelsea5.04/3.79/1.73
17/10/20Chelsea3–3Southampton1.51/4.54/6.21
26/12/19Chelsea0–2Southampton1.35/5.18/9.04
06/10/19Southampton1–4Chelsea4.03/3.86/1.86

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Chelsea

W 666D 308L 285
Over 2.551
Goals scored2155

Away Record: Southampton

W 269D 243L 408
Over 2.549
Goals scored1086

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026