Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea: Result & How It Finished
The Result
Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea
Half time1–1
Total goals3
Both scoredYes
The Story of the Game
- Arsenal take 15 points from their last 6; Chelsea have 7 from theirs.
- Arsenal are on a run of 3 straight wins.
- 61% of their recent matches have gone over 2.5 goals.
- Arsenal have won 85% of their home matches.
- Arsenal have kept a clean sheet in 53% of recent games.
- They have met 20 times, with 12 wins for Arsenal, 4 for Chelsea and 4 draws.
Form After This Game
| Club | Last 6 | Pts | Scored | Conceded | BTTS | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | WWLWWW | 15/18 | 1.8 | 0.73 | 45% | 53% |
| Chelsea | LDLWWL | 7/18 | 1.6 | 1.48 | 63% | 68% |
Form over the last six completed matches, all competitions. Rates withheld below a six-match sample.
Where They Stand
Head-to-Head
- Arsenal wins
- 2
- Draws
- 1
- Chelsea wins
- 0
- Meetings
- 3
- 6 Sep 2026 Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea
- 1 Mar 2026 Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea
- 30 Nov 2025 Chelsea 1–1 Arsenal
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Season Stats Compared
| Arsenal | Stat | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Played | 40 |
| 29 | Won | 16 |
| 6 | Drawn | 9 |
| 5 | Lost | 15 |
| 73% | Win rate | 40% |
| 1.8 | Goals per game | 1.6 |
| 0.73 | Conceded per game | 1.48 |
| 53% | Clean sheets | 20% |
| 8% | Failed to score | 20% |
| 45% | Both teams scored | 63% |
| 53% | Over 2.5 goals | 68% |
Season to date, all competitions. The stronger figure in each row is highlighted.
Home Form v Away Form
The split that matters most for this fixture: how Arsenal perform at home against how Chelsea travel.
| Record | Pl | W | D | L | Win rate | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal at home | 20 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 85% | 2.05 | 0.6 |
| Chelsea away | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40% | 1.5 | 1.45 |
Key Players 2026/27
Arsenal
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Saka | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Ødegaard | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| K. Havertz | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bruno Guimarães | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabriel Magalhães | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Chelsea
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| João Pedro | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| M. Rogers | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Pedro Neto | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C. Palmer | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| J. Henderson | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Top scorers, league appearances only. Starts are full line-ups; appearances include substitute outings.
Last Season 2025/26
The same players a season earlier — useful for judging who has kicked on.
Arsenal
- 14 V. Gyökeres — 36 apps, 1 assists
- 7 B. Saka — 31 apps, 5 assists
- 7 E. Eze — 32 apps, 2 assists
- 6 L. Trossard — 31 apps, 6 assists
- 5 Martín Zubimendi — 38 apps, 1 assists
Chelsea
- 15 João Pedro — 35 apps, 5 assists
- 10 E. Fernández — 36 apps, 4 assists
- 10 C. Palmer — 26 apps, 1 assists
- 7 K. Páez — 30 apps, 3 assists
- 5 Pedro Neto — 34 apps, 6 assists
Recent Results
Arsenal
- 24 Oct Arsenal 2–0 Everton
- 18 Oct Nottingham Forest 0–1 Arsenal
- 10 Oct Arsenal 2–1 Leeds
- 19 Sep Brighton 3–0 Arsenal
- 12 Sep Sunderland 0–2 Arsenal
Chelsea
- 24 Oct Chelsea 0–2 Tottenham
- 17 Oct Everton 0–2 Chelsea
- 10 Oct Chelsea 5–1 Bournemouth
- 18 Sep Brentford 3–0 Chelsea
- 12 Sep Chelsea 2–2 Hull City
Arsenal v Chelsea FAQs
- When is Arsenal v Chelsea?
- Kick-off is 4:30pm on Sunday 6 September 2026 at Emirates Stadium.
- What is the head-to-head record?
- These clubs have met 3 times in our records: 2 for Arsenal, 0 for Chelsea, and 1 draw.
- Where are both clubs in the table?
- Arsenal are 2nd on 21 points; Chelsea are 5th on 13.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 45% of Arsenal games and 63% of Chelsea games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 53% and 68% respectively.