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 18 points from their last 6; Chelsea have 10 from theirs.
- Arsenal are on a run of 9 straight wins.
- 62% of their recent matches have gone over 2.5 goals.
- Arsenal have won 80% of their home matches.
- Arsenal have kept a clean sheet in 50% 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 | WWWWWW | 18/18 | 1.83 | 0.7 | 48% | 53% |
| Chelsea | WLWWLD | 10/18 | 1.58 | 1.5 | 68% | 70% |
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 |
| 28 | Won | 15 |
| 7 | Drawn | 10 |
| 5 | Lost | 15 |
| 70% | Win rate | 38% |
| 1.83 | Goals per game | 1.58 |
| 0.7 | Conceded per game | 1.5 |
| 50% | Clean sheets | 20% |
| 8% | Failed to score | 15% |
| 48% | Both teams scored | 68% |
| 53% | Over 2.5 goals | 70% |
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 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 80% | 2.05 | 0.6 |
| Chelsea away | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 35% | 1.55 | 1.5 |
Key Players 2026/27
Arsenal
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Havertz | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B. Saka | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Ødegaard | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chelsea
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| João Pedro | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C. Palmer | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| M. Rogers | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| R. Lavia | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pedro Neto | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 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
- 12 Sep Sunderland 0–2 Arsenal
- 6 Sep Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea
- 31 Aug Aston Villa 0–1 Arsenal
- 21 Aug Arsenal 3–0 Coventry
- 24 May Crystal Palace 1–2 Arsenal
Chelsea
- 12 Sep Chelsea 2–2 Hull City
- 6 Sep Arsenal 2–1 Chelsea
- 30 Aug Chelsea 4–3 Brighton
- 24 Aug Fulham 2–3 Chelsea
- 24 May Sunderland 2–1 Chelsea
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 1st on 12 points; Chelsea are 5th on 7.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 48% of Arsenal games and 68% of Chelsea games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 53% and 70% respectively.