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Chelsea most-used starting XI57 MATCHES
Chelsea's most-used starting XI this season, across 57 official matches, was Sánchez in goal, a back three of Cucurella, Chalobah and Fofana, and Pedro, Neto and Palmer further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
Team news
- No longer available: Cucurella and Chalobah.
- Unavailable: Fofana (Out), Caicedo (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 21 of the last 30 matches.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Chelsea this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Most Common Chelsea Starting XI
Based on 57 official matches this season
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- PenaltiesPalmer·Fernández·Estêvão·Delap
- CornersJames·Neto·Fernández·Rogers·Estêvão
- Direct free kicksJames·Fernández·Palmer·Neto
Palmer scored 5 of 5 penalties in 2025/26.
Chelsea fixtures
Chelsea vs Luton
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- Who started Chelsea's last match?
- Chelsea's starting XI on 24 Aug 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-3): Robert Sánchez, Josh Acheampong, Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill, Malo Gusto, Reece James, Roméo Lavia, Jorrel Hato, Cole Palmer, João Pedro, Morgan Rogers.
- What was Chelsea's last result?
- Chelsea beat Fulham 3–2 on 24 Aug 2026.
- When did Chelsea last win?
- Chelsea last won on 24 Aug 2026, beating Fulham 3–2.
- Who takes penalties for Chelsea?
- C. Palmer is Chelsea's first choice penalty taker, with E. Fernández next in line. Palmer scored 5 of 5 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
Chelsea vs Luton
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