Chelsea U21 5-4 West Ham U21
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Chelsea U21 won: Chelsea U21 5-4 West Ham U21 in the England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season (Round 2) on Mon, 31 Aug 2026 at Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. Chelsea U21 goals: Harrison Bettoni 45'+3, Lewi Richards 53', Sol Gordon 59', Reggie Watson 89' (pen), Chizaram Ezenwata 90'+2. West Ham U21 goals: Josh Landers 13', Josh Landers 34', Josh Landers 42', Josh Landers 80'. Possession: 69-31. Player of the match: Josh Landers (9.9).
Match report
Chelsea U21 beat West Ham U21 5-4
Chelsea U21 came from behind to beat West Ham U21 5-4 at Kingsmeadow on Monday 31 August in the England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season.
Josh Landers put West Ham U21 ahead on 13' (0-1), added another on 34' (0-2), added another on 42' (0-3), Harrison Bettoni pulled one back for Chelsea U21 on 45+3' (1-3), Lewi Richards pulled one back for Chelsea U21 on 53' (2-3), Sol Gordon levelled for Chelsea U21 on 59' (3-3), Josh Landers restored West Ham U21's lead on 80' (3-4), Reggie Watson levelled for Chelsea U21 from the penalty spot on 89' (4-4) and Chizaram Ezenwata restored Chelsea U21's lead on 90+2' (5-4).
Chizaram Ezenwata's 90+2' strike proved decisive.
Chelsea U21 had 69% of the ball, shots were 15-13 (10-7 on target).
Josh Landers (West Ham United U21) was player of the match with a 9.9 rating.
Attendance: 421. Referee: Callum Jones.
Match stats
| Chelsea U21 | West Ham U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 69 | 31 |
| Total shots | 15 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 20 |
| Big chances | 3 | 7 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 510 (87%) | 171 (68%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total shots | 15 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 12 |
| Shots outside box | 6 | 1 |
Lineups
Chelsea U21 (4-1-4-1): Freddy Bernal, Leo Black, Olutayo Subuloye, Justin Osagie, Lewi Richards, Reggie Watson, Jashayde Greenwood, Harrison Bettoni, Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli, Sol Gordon, Chizaram Ezenwata
West Ham U21 (4-3-3): Finley Hooper, Junior Robinson, Josh Briggs, Callum Leacock, Regan Clayton, Preston Fearon, Riley Hargan, Jethro Medine, Ryan Battrum, Josh Landers, Jephthah Medine
Key events
- 13' · Goal · Josh Landers (West Ham U21)
- 16' · Yellow card · Harrison Bettoni (Chelsea U21)
- 19' · Yellow card · Junior Robinson (West Ham U21)
- 34' · Goal · Josh Landers (West Ham U21)
- 42' · Goal · Josh Landers (West Ham U21)
- 45'+3 · Goal · Harrison Bettoni (Chelsea U21)
- 46' · Substitution · Connor Brooks for Junior Robinson (West Ham U21)
- 47' · Yellow card · Regan Clayton (West Ham U21)
- 53' · Goal · Lewi Richards (Chelsea U21)
- 59' · Goal · Sol Gordon (Chelsea U21)
- 67' · Substitution · Ibrahim Rabbaj for Jashayde Greenwood (Chelsea U21)
- 68' · Yellow card · Jethro Medine (West Ham U21)
- 69' · Yellow card · Connor Brooks (West Ham U21)
- 74' · Yellow card · Lewi Richards (Chelsea U21)
- 78' · Substitution · Andre Dike for Jephthah Medine (West Ham U21)
- 80' · Goal · Josh Landers (West Ham U21)
- 81' · Substitution · Calvin Diakite for Lewi Richards (Chelsea U21)
- 85' · Substitution · Andrew Pennie for Harrison Bettoni (Chelsea U21)
- 89' · Goal · Reggie Watson (Chelsea U21)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Chizaram Ezenwata (Chelsea U21)
All-time head-to-head
60 league meetings since 1993: Chelsea U21 34, draws 10, West Ham U21 16.
Questions
Who won Chelsea U21 vs West Ham U21?
Chelsea U21 won, 5-4 (England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season) on Mon, 31 Aug 2026.
When and where is Chelsea U21 vs West Ham U21?
Mon, 31 Aug 2026, 12:00 UTC at Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season.
What is the head-to-head record between Chelsea U21 and West Ham U21?
In 60 league meetings since 1993: Chelsea U21 34 wins, 10 draws, West Ham U21 16 wins (goals 112-59).