Match preview
Chelsea welcome Bournemouth to Stamford Bridge on Saturday 10 October, with both sides looking for a response after defeats immediately before the international break. Chelsea arrive under pressure following a heavy loss at Brentford, while Bournemouth were narrowly beaten by Liverpool.
Recent form
Chelsea: L D L W W Chelsea's latest league outing ended in a heavy 3–0 defeat at Brentford, following a 2–2 draw with Hull and defeat at Arsenal. They sit on seven points after five league matches. Bournemouth: L W D W D Bournemouth were narrowly beaten 1–0 by Liverpool last time out, but recently recorded a Europa League win over Real Sociedad and have drawn league games against Brentford and Newcastle.
Head-to-head
Chelsea hold the historical advantage, with 12 wins to Bournemouth's four across their previous 21 meetings, alongside five draws. The last two league meetings both finished level — 0–0 at Bournemouth and a 2–2 draw at Stamford Bridge in December 2025.
Why fans are watching
Chelsea desperately need a response after their difficult run, while Bournemouth have already shown they can make life uncomfortable for bigger clubs. With the last two meetings ending level, another tight contest could be on the cards. But Who2Win isn't asking who WILL win — we're asking who the world WANTS to win. Check the World Map to see where global support lies.
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