Morgan Rogers brings up game 200 as Chelsea meet Newcastle United
Chelsea meet Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge, Monday 1:00am (Premier League). Morgan Rogers plays game number 200.
The big picture
Chelsea come in 5th on the ladder with 16 points; Newcastle United are 12th on 12. 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.
Newcastle United are 3–4–2 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.7 against.
Form
Chelsea have won three of their last five and most recently beat Manchester United 2–0.
Newcastle United have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Everton 0–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 161 times on our records since 1907: Chelsea 67, Newcastle United 55, 39 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Newcastle United won 1–0 at Stamford Bridge.
Biggest margin between these two: Chelsea by 6 goals in 1980-81 (6–0).
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 Newcastle United, watch Joe Willock (0.2 goals a game in 2026-27) and Anthony Elanga (0.4 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.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
