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Fulham vs Chelsea: result 2-1 and analysis

Premier LeagueRegular Season - 7Kick-off on January 12, 2023 at 08:00 PM (UTC)Craven Cottage, London

Fulham
2-1
Chelsea

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What was the result of Fulham vs Chelsea?

Fulham won 2-1 on January 12, 2023.

Goalscorers

  • 25′WillianFulham
  • 47′K. KoulibalyChelsea
  • 73′Carlos ViníciusFulham

Official lineup for Fulham vs Chelsea

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Fulham

4-2-3-1
  1. 30Carlos Vinícius
  1. 20Willian
  2. 18Andreas Pereira
  3. 14B. De Cordova-Reid
  1. 6H. Reed
  2. 26João Palhinha
  1. 33A. Robinson
  2. 13T. Ream
  3. 4T. Adarabioyo
  4. 2K. Tete
  1. 17B. Leno

Chelsea

3-5-2
  1. 29K. Havertz
  2. 11João Félix
  1. 67L. Hall
  2. 8M. Kovačić
  3. 20D. Zakaria
  4. 19M. Mount
  5. 28César Azpilicueta
  1. 26K. Koulibaly
  2. 6Thiago Silva
  3. 14T. Chalobah
  1. 1Kepa
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Fulham have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Chelsea have 4, 3 and 8.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Fulham
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jan 7, 2023Hull City(away)2-0FA Cup
Jan 3, 2023Leicester(away)1-0Premier League
Dec 31, 2022Southampton(home)2-1Premier League
Dec 26, 2022Crystal Palace(away)3-0Premier League
Dec 17, 2022West Ham(home)1-1Friendlies Clubs
Chelsea
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jan 8, 2023Manchester City(away)0-4FA Cup
Jan 5, 2023Manchester City(home)0-1Premier League
Jan 1, 2023Nottingham Forest(away)1-1Premier League
Dec 27, 2022Bournemouth(home)2-0Premier League
Dec 11, 2022Aston Villa(away)0-1Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Fulham wins, 0 draws, 6 Chelsea wins.

DateScoreCompetition
May 1, 2021Chelsea 2-0 FulhamPremier League
Jan 16, 2021Fulham 0-1 ChelseaPremier League
Mar 3, 2019Fulham 1-2 ChelseaPremier League
Dec 2, 2018Chelsea 2-0 FulhamPremier League
Mar 1, 2014Fulham 1-3 ChelseaPremier League
Sep 21, 2013Chelsea 2-0 FulhamPremier League

Last archived meeting: Chelsea vs Fulham on May 1, 2021

How many goals should we expect?

Fulham score 1.7 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Chelsea score 0.7 and concede 1.3.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Fulham1.71.4510/1511/15
Chelsea0.71.335/154/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Fulham sit 20th in Premier League (2 points from 6 matches) and Chelsea sit 6th (10 points from 6 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
6Chelsea6312151310
20Fulham60246102

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