Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 16:30 · Emirates Stadium
A snapshot of Who2Win support when voting closed — 279 votes across 30 countries.
Chelsea struck early, but Arsenal hit back before half-time and turned the game around after the break. The 2-1 result capped a dramatic London derby — but the result only tells part of the story. Who did fans around the world actually WANT to win?
Arsenal carried Who2Win support 51%–49% across 30 countries.
Final continental breakdown for Arsenal vs Chelsea.
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The Arsenal vs Chelsea head to head is one of the most played in English football. As of March 2026, Arsenal led with 87 wins to Chelsea's 66 and 62 draws across all competitions, and Arsenal also took the most recent meeting 2-1 at the Emirates in March 2026.
Arsenal take the bragging rights, but Who2Win reveals the other side of the rivalry: fan sentiment. Explore the global map to see where Arsenal and Chelsea had the strongest support, including which team neutrals backed when they had no allegiance to either side.
The 280-vote poll was finely balanced, with 51% backing Arsenal and 49% supporting Chelsea. Arsenal held a narrow advantage, showing that fans wanted them to prevail, but Chelsea remained only two percentage points behind.
Arsenal drew their strongest backing from the United Kingdom, United States, France, Australia and Brazil. Chelsea’s support was strongest in India, the Netherlands, Canada, South Africa and Nigeria. The geographical split highlights the global reach of both clubs, with significant support spanning Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Oceania. Arsenal’s slim overall lead suggests a marginally broader edge among voters, while Chelsea’s strength across several major international fan markets kept the poll exceptionally close.
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Away end will be bouncing for this one. Massive three points on offer.
Genuinely 50/50 for me, went with the home crowd in the end.