Chelsea v Tottenham preview: Spurs chase a first Stamford Bridge win since 2018 — team news, stats and predicted line-ups
Tottenham have won once in 36 Premier League visits to Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea can set a club record with a seventh straight league win over their London rivals on Saturday evening.
The Saturday evening game at Stamford Bridge (24 October, 17:30 UK) is one of the Premier League's most one-sided rivalries. Xabi Alonso's Chelsea can set a new club record; Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham are trying to end a run that goes back eight years.
The numbers that matter
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Spurs' Premier League record at Stamford Bridge | W1 D11 L24 in 36 visits |
| Spurs' only win there | 3-1 in April 2018 |
| Chelsea's winning run v Spurs in the league | 6 games — a 7th would be a club record |
| Spurs in their last six league London derbies | 6 defeats |
| Chelsea in their last 16 top-flight home London derbies | 1 defeat |
The last meeting, at the end of last season, finished 2-1 to Chelsea.
Chelsea: goals but injuries
Chelsea have scored 17 league goals, the third most in the division, and Alonso's side are at their best when Cole Palmer and João Pedro are linking up between the lines — read our explainer on Alonso's tactics. Both have a strong record against Spurs:
- Cole Palmer: five goal involvements (three goals, two assists) in five league games against Tottenham.
- João Pedro: three goals in three games against Tottenham.
The injury list is long, though, and Mike Penders is expected to start in goal.
Chelsea out: Martínez (jaw surgery), Reece James, Jamie Gittens, Chavarría, Emegha Doubtful: Malo Gusto (illness)
Tottenham: missing key men
Spurs' problems are worse. Rodrigo Bentancur serves the second game of a three-match ban, and a group of attackers are injured.
Tottenham out: Bentancur (suspended), Mykhailo Mudryk, Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, Lucas Bergvall, Savinho Doubts: Destiny Udogie, Pedro Porro, Omar Marmoush, Tosin Adarabioyo, Andy Robertson Back: Dejan Kulusevski is available again after a long injury
Kulusevski's return is the one piece of good news for De Zerbi, giving him a creative option on the right with so many wide players missing.
How the game could go
Chelsea will try to control the ball through midfield and get Palmer on it in the half-spaces. De Zerbi's teams also like the ball and press high, which can leave space behind — exactly the kind of space João Pedro attacks. With Spurs' defensive doubts, the first 20 minutes could decide the game.
Our view
Every number points to Chelsea. Spurs' best hope is that their pressing unsettles a Chelsea side missing several regulars. Follow the game on our scores page, check the Premier League table and see the Chelsea team page and Tottenham team page.
FAQ
What time is Chelsea v Tottenham? 17:30 UK time on Saturday 24 October 2026 (00:30 Sunday, Beijing time), at Stamford Bridge.
When did Tottenham last win at Stamford Bridge in the league? April 2018, a 3-1 win. It is their only Premier League win there in 36 visits.
Who is suspended for Tottenham? Rodrigo Bentancur, who is serving a three-match ban.
