Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace
Updated
It finished level: Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace in the Premier League (Round 1) on Sun, 17 Aug 2025 at Stamford Bridge, London. Expected goals: 1.60-0.66. Possession: 72-28. Player of the match: Reece James (7.9).
Match report
Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace: match report
Chelsea and Crystal Palace played out a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday 17 August in the Premier League.
Chelsea had 72% of the ball, shots were 19-11 (3-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.60-0.66. Chelsea will feel they deserved more.
Reece James (Chelsea) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 39,678. Referee: Darren England.
Match stats
| Chelsea | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 72 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.60 | 0.66 |
| Total shots | 19 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 8 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 510 (90%) | 168 (74%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 11 | 2 |
| Total shots | 19 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 4 |
Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Robert Sánchez, Reece James, Josh Acheampong, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Enzo Fernández, Moisés Caicedo, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Jamie Gittens, João Pedro
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Dean Henderson, Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guéhi, Daniel Muñoz, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes, Tyrick Mitchell, Ismaïla Sarr, Eberechi Eze, Jean-Philippe Mateta
Key events
- 24' · Yellow card · Reece James (Chelsea)
- 28' · Yellow card · Daniel Muñoz (Crystal Palace)
- 33' · Yellow card · Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
- 49' · Yellow card · Will Hughes (Crystal Palace)
- 54' · Substitution · Estêvão for Jamie Gittens (Chelsea)
- 70' · Substitution · Jefferson Lerma for Will Hughes (Crystal Palace)
- 73' · Substitution · Liam Delap for João Pedro (Chelsea)
- 74' · Yellow card · Estêvão (Chelsea)
- 79' · Substitution · Andrey Santos for Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)
- 79' · Substitution · Malo Gusto for Reece James (Chelsea)
- 84' · Substitution · Justin Devenny for Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
All-time head-to-head
32 league meetings since 1994: Chelsea 24, draws 4, Crystal Palace 4.
Questions
Who won Chelsea vs Crystal Palace?
The match was a draw, 0-0 (Premier League) on Sun, 17 Aug 2025.
When and where is Chelsea vs Crystal Palace?
Sun, 17 Aug 2025, 13:00 UTC at Stamford Bridge, London, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Chelsea and Crystal Palace?
In 32 league meetings since 1994: Chelsea 24 wins, 4 draws, Crystal Palace 4 wins (goals 64-23).