The big picture

Chelsea come in 5th on the ladder with 16 points; Leeds United are 9th on 14. Chelsea have the higher position to protect.

Chelsea are 5–3–1 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 2.1 goals for and 1.7 against.

Leeds United are 3–2–5 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1 goals for and 0.8 against.

Form

Chelsea have won three of their last five and most recently beat Manchester United 2–0.

Leeds United have won one of their last five and most recently beat Tottenham Hotspur 1–0.

Head to head

These sides have met 32 times on our records since 1992: Chelsea 12, Leeds United 10, 10 drawn.

Last time out (2025-26), it was a draw 2–2 at Stamford Bridge.

Biggest margin between these two: Chelsea by 3 goals in 2021-22 (3–0).

Players to watch

For Chelsea, watch João Pedro (0.8 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Morgan Rogers (0.6 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

For Leeds United, watch Dominic Calvert-Lewin (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Jayden Bogle (0.2 goals a game in 2026-27).

Milestone watch

Morgan Rogers is set to play game 200.

At Stamford Bridge

Chelsea have won 8 of their last 20 at Stamford Bridge.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Chelsea go in as clear favourites.