Chelsea Aim to End Winless Run as They Face West Ham at London Stadium

Chelsea travels to the London Stadium on Friday night to play West Ham United. This match is in the second round of the 2025–26 Premier League./strong>. Kick-off is at 21:00 BST under referee Michael Oliver.

In their opener, Chelsea drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace. They had 19 shots and an expected goals of 1.6. Enzo Maresca’s team wants to bounce back after a slow start. They aim to score their first points of the season.

West Ham, meanwhile, endured a chastening 3–0 defeat away at Sunderland on opening day. Graham Potter’s team had a tough time on defense. They lacked sharpness in attack, taking 12 shots but landing only four on target. They didn’t create any clear chances. The Hammers sit 19th in the table ahead of tonight’s clash.

Team news

Chelsea still lack Christopher Nkunku, Ben Chilwell, and Raheem Sterling. They are on the verge of leaving Stamford Bridge. Nicolas Jackson has cleared his suspension but will not feature as he seeks a new club.
West Ham won’t have winger Crysencio Summerville and defender Luis Guilherme because of injuries. Still, Callum Wilson is ready to start after his summer signing.

Form guide (all competitions) WEST HAM: L 3–0 Sunderland | – CHELSEA: D 0–0 Crystal Palace | W 2–1 Club World Cup final vs PSG

Chelsea has had the upper hand in past meetings at the London Stadium. They’ve won three out of the last four matches, including a 3–0 win in September 2024. Both teams want to get their first league win. They hope to jump into the top half of the table.