Last updated: 1 October 2026
Chelsea vs Luton
Premier League · Opening weekend of the 2026-27 season
Chelsea
Thursday, 27 August 2026
Kicks off 19:30 UK time
Final score: Chelsea 2-0 Luton.
Match Timeline
45'
↑ Jake Richards ↓ Gideon kadua
Danny Welbeck ⚽
Assist: Malo Gusto
50'
56'
Joseph Johnson
61'
↑ Harry Fox ↓ E. Lawrence
61'
↑ Isaiah Jones ↓ Benedict Benagr
↑ Jorrel Hato ↓ Malo Gusto
67'
↑ Pedro Neto ↓ Reece James
67'
↑ Romeo Lavia ↓ Morgan Rogers
68'
↑ João Pedro ↓ Danny Welbeck
73'
78'
↑ Nahki Wells ↓ Callum Marshall
78'
↑ Devante Cole ↓ Kasey Palmer
Hakeem Odofin ⚽ (OG)
79'
↑ Jamie Gittens ↓ Estêvão Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalves
80'
Match Stats
66%
CHE
Possession
34%
26Shots7
7On target1
9Corners3
11Fouls6
696Passes364
641%Pass accuracy295%
Chelsea · 4-2-3-1Starting XI5-4-1 · Luton
39
Penders
GK
27
Gusto
DEF
34
Acheampong
DEF
5
Lacroix
DEF
29
Chavarria
DEF
24
James
MID
4
Barco
MID
41
Estêvão
MID
10
Palmer
MID
17
Rogers
MID
18
Welbeck
FWD
24
Keeley
GK
33
Ashby
DEF
2
Odoffin
DEF
6
Johnston
DEF
12
Johnson
DEF
31
Benagr
DEF
30
Kodua
MID
8
Walsh
MID
45
Palmer
MID
11
Lawrence
MID
9
Marshall
FWD
Chelsea Subs
67'↑ Hatofor↓ Gusto
67'↑ Netofor↓ James
68'↑ Laviafor↓ Rogers
73'↑ Pedrofor↓ Welbeck
80'↑ Gittensfor↓ Gonçalves
Unused
SanchezAnselminoWatsonEmegha
Luton Subs
45'↑ Richardsfor↓ kadua
61'↑ Foxfor↓ Lawrence
61'↑ Jonesfor↓ Benagr
78'↑ Wellsfor↓ Marshall
78'↑ Colefor↓ Palmer
Unused
SheaNaismithAndersenChigozie
Player Ratings
Best Performer
Welbeck
Chelsea
8.08
Best Performer
Keeley
Luton
7.02
Gusto8.01
Acheampong7.75
Chavarría7.68
Lacroix7.64
Estêvão7.4
Hato7.3
Barco7.2
James7.2
Lavia7.1
Palmer7
Penders6.87
Neto6.57
Rogers6.57
Pedro6.42
Bynoe-Gittens6.33
Johnston6.99
Ashby6.76
Fox6.7
Walsh6.63
Jones6.61
Johnson6.51
Palmer6.44
Wells6.28
Cole6.27
Kodua6.19
Richards6.15
Lawrence6.1
Marshall6.08
Benagr6.01
Odoffin5.63
Next Fixture
Chelsea
HAFC Bournemouth
Sat 10 Oct
Luton
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Venue
Chelsea home ground
Stamford Bridge
Fulham, London
40,341
capacity
Opened 1877
Stamford Bridge has been Chelsea's home since 1905, though the stadium itself dates back to 1877 when it was built as an athletics ground. Situated in Fulham — despite the club's association with the Chelsea neighbourhood — the ground's distinctive East Stand was constructed in the 1970s and remains one of the most striking structures in English football. Long-term redevelopment proposals have circulated for years, but Stamford Bridge retains a fierce atmosphere particularly in the Matthew Harding Stand.
About These Clubs
Season information and quick links for both sides
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