Chelsea U21 vs Fulham U21: prediction and stats
Premier League 2 Division OneRegular SeasonKick-off on September 18, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
The Footlab model makes Chelsea U21 the favourite at 48%, against 21% for a draw and 31% for Fulham U21. The most likely score is 2-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Chelsea U21 vs Fulham U21?
A very open match: only 13 Elo points separate Chelsea U21 (1,871) and Fulham U21 (1,884).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Chelsea U21 have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats; Fulham U21 have 7, 4 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | AFC Bournemouth U21(away) | 1-2 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Cardiff City U21(home) | 0-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 1, 2026 | Tottenham Hotspur U21(home) | 1-3 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Middlesbrough U21(home) | 1-0 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Fulham U21(away) | 1-2 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Burnley U21(home) | 4-3 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Aldershot Town(away) | 2-2 | National League Cup |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Cardiff City U21(away) | 4-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Apr 24, 2026 | West Ham United U21(home) | 1-1 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Chelsea U21(home) | 2-1 | Premier League 2 Division One |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Chelsea U21 win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Fulham U21 win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Fulham U21 2-1 Chelsea U21 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Fulham U21 0-6 Chelsea U21 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Chelsea U21 0-4 Fulham U21 | Premier League Cup |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Chelsea U21 2-2 Fulham U21 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Jan 22, 2023 | Fulham U21 2-4 Chelsea U21 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Chelsea U21 0-3 Fulham U21 | Premier League 2 Division One |
Last archived meeting: Fulham U21 vs Chelsea U21 on Apr 10, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Chelsea U21 score 2.2 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Fulham U21 score 2.3 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 77% probability of over 2.5 goals and 75% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea U21 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 6 | 8/15 | 12/15 |
| Fulham U21 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 3 | 11/15 | 12/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Chelsea U21 sit 29th in Premier League 2 Division One (0 points from 1 matches) and Fulham U21 sit 1st (3 points from 1 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fulham U21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 29 | Chelsea U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Chelsea U21 vs Fulham U21?
- The Footlab model makes Chelsea U21 the favourite at 48%, against 21% for a draw and 31% for Fulham U21.
- Where and when is Chelsea U21 vs Fulham U21 played?
- Chelsea U21 vs Fulham U21 is played on September 18, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at Kingsmeadow, in the Premier League 2 Division One.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 77% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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