Chelsea 1-0 Leicester City
Updated
Chelsea won: Chelsea 1-0 Leicester City in the Premier League (Round 28) on Sun, 9 Mar 2025 at Stamford Bridge, London. Chelsea goals: Marc Cucurella 60'. Expected goals: 1.78-0.10. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Moisés Caicedo (8.5).
Match report
Chelsea beat Leicester City 1-0
Chelsea narrowly beat Leicester City 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday 9 March in the Premier League.
Marc Cucurella put Chelsea ahead on 60' (1-0).
Chelsea had 57% of the ball, shots were 20-3 (7-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.78-0.10. Chelsea were the better side on chances, too.
Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 39,750. Referee: Tim Robinson.
Match stats
| Chelsea | Leicester City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.78 | 0.10 |
| Total shots | 20 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 54 | 4 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 467 (86%) | 339 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 12 | 2 |
| Total shots | 20 | 3 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 1 |
Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Robert Sánchez, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Jadon Sancho, Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto
Leicester City (3-4-2-1): Mads Hermansen, Wout Faes, Conor Coady, Luke Thomas, James Justin, Wilfred Ndidi, Boubakary Soumaré, Victor Kristiansen, Patson Daka, Bilal El Khannouss, Jamie Vardy
Key events
- 60' · Goal · Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)
- 66' · Substitution · Harry Winks for Boubakary Soumaré (Leicester City)
- 73' · Substitution · Trevoh Chalobah for Wesley Fofana (Chelsea)
- 73' · Substitution · Tyrique George for Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
- 73' · Substitution · Facundo Buonanotte for Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester City)
- 83' · Substitution · Bobby Reid for Victor Kristiansen (Leicester City)
- 84' · Substitution · Ricardo Pereira for James Justin (Leicester City)
- 84' · Substitution · Stephy Mavididi for Patson Daka (Leicester City)
- 89' · Substitution · Josh Acheampong for Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Josh Acheampong (Chelsea)
All-time head-to-head
36 league meetings since 1994: Chelsea 20, draws 10, Leicester City 6.
Questions
Who won Chelsea vs Leicester City?
Chelsea won, 1-0 (Premier League) on Sun, 9 Mar 2025.
When and where is Chelsea vs Leicester City?
Sun, 9 Mar 2025, 14:00 UTC at Stamford Bridge, London, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Chelsea and Leicester City?
In 36 league meetings since 1994: Chelsea 20 wins, 10 draws, Leicester City 6 wins (goals 64-35).