Wed 9 Sept · 8pmEFL
Chelsea XI vs Leeds
● Crowd XI · Locked
Penders
Fofana
Acheampong
Colwill
Chavarría
Lavia
Barco
Palmer
Estêvão
Rogers
Welbeck
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Before Leeds · Wed 8pm · EFL
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Latest Chelsea moves
All clubs →- TRANSFERRichards goes out on loan to AFC Wimbledon31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERMartínez signs from Aston Villa29 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERPáez returns from a loan at River Plate29 Aug · Return from loan
- TRANSFERSarr goes out on loan to Real Sociedad27 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERWiley goes out on loan to Preston27 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERJackson leaves for Aston Villa27 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERDelap leaves for Nottingham Forest26 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERDisasi goes out on loan to Crystal Palace25 Aug · Loan
Chelsea predicted lineup vs LeedsEARLY CROWD
Chelsea are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 at home to Leeds in the EFL: M. Penders in goal, a back four of W. Fofana, Joshua Kofi Acheampong, L. Colwill and Pep Chavarría, and D. Welbeck leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 5 predictions, so it is not settled yet.
- GKM. Penders
- RBW. Fofana
- CBJoshua Kofi Acheampong
- CBL. Colwill
- LBPep Chavarría
- CDMR. Lavia
- CDMV. Barco
- CAMC. Palmer
- CAMEstêvão
- CAMM. Rogers
- STD. Welbeck
Team news
- 3 changes vs the last Chelsea lineup: Fofana, Colwill and Lavia in, Malo Gusto, Maxence Lacroix and Reece James out.
Early crowd pick from 5 fan predictions, too few to call it settled. This is not a confirmed team sheet: official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Crowd vs OracleTwo predicted XIs. Only the team sheet is confirmed.
1Crowd
0Oracle
Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 3 graded. 2 draws.
Starters named · of 11CrowdOracle
- Arsenal (A)Sun 6 Sept · 23 XIs98
- Brighton (H)Sun 30 Aug · 9 XIs88
- Fulham (A)Mon 24 Aug · 65 XIs88
The Oracle is in learning mode. Predict an XI and yours is graded against the team sheet the same way. See the full record
Head Coach
Xabi Alonso
SpainSince Jul 2026
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 19 of last 30
4-2-3-1
63%
3-4-2-1
13%
4-3-3
7%
3-4-3
3%
Most Common Chelsea Starting XI
Based on 4 official matches this season
- MartínezGK · 2 starts
- LacroixDEF · 4 starts
- AcheampongDEF · 3 starts
- GustoDEF · 3 starts
- FofanaDEF · 2 starts
- JamesMID · 3 starts
- LaviaMID · 3 starts
- HatoMID · 3 starts
- PalmerFWD · 4 starts
- RogersFWD · 4 starts
- PedroFWD · 3 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Set piece takers
via Fantasy Premier LeaguePalmer scored 5 of 5 penalties in 2025/26.
FIXTURES
Chelsea fixtures
PREDICTIONS LOCKED
LOCKEDChelsea vs Leeds
Predictions are locked. The official lineup drops ~1hr before kickoff.
MOST-PREDICTED XI · 4-2-3-1 · 5 PREDICTIONS
Penders
60%
Fofana
60%
Acheampong
80%
Colwill
60%
Chavarría
60%
Lavia
80%
Barco
80%
Palmer
100%
Estêvão
100%
Rogers
60%
Welbeck
60%
Chelsea transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
2
DEPARTED
10
OUT · 10
- RRichardsto AFC WimbledonLoanAUG '26
- SSarrto Real SociedadLoanAUG '26
- WWileyto PrestonLoanAUG '26
- JJacksonto Aston VillaTransferAUG '26
- DDelapto Nottingham ForestTransferAUG '26
- DDisasito Crystal PalaceLoanAUG '26
- KKellymanto StrasbourgTransferAUG '26
- BBadiashileto NapoliLoanAUG '26
- WWalshto WiganLoanAUG '26
- MMcQueento PortsmouthLoanAUG '26
WINDOW CLOSEDREOPENS 1 JAN '27 · IN 114 DAYS
Stats & Facts
Chelsea
- What is Chelsea's predicted lineup today?
- Chelsea are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 at home to Leeds in the EFL: M. Penders in goal, a back four of W. Fofana, Joshua Kofi Acheampong, L. Colwill and Pep Chavarría, and D. Welbeck leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 5 predictions, so it is not settled yet. Full XI (4-2-3-1): M. Penders, W. Fofana, Joshua Kofi Acheampong, L. Colwill, Pep Chavarría, R. Lavia, V. Barco, C. Palmer, Estêvão, M. Rogers, D. Welbeck.
- Who started Chelsea's last match?
- Chelsea's starting XI on 6 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-2-1): E. Martínez, W. Fofana, Joshua Kofi Acheampong, M. Lacroix, Pedro Neto, R. James, R. Lavia, J. Hato, C. Palmer, M. Rogers, João Pedro.
- What was Chelsea's last result?
- Chelsea lost to Arsenal 1–2 on 6 Sept 2026.
- When did Chelsea last win?
- Chelsea last won on 30 Aug 2026, beating Brighton 4–3.
- Who takes penalties for Chelsea?
- C. Palmer is Chelsea's first choice penalty taker, with Estêvão next in line. Palmer scored 5 of 5 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Chelsea this season?
- M. Rogers leads with 4 starts for Chelsea across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Chelsea use most often?
- Chelsea have used a 3-4-2-1 in 2 of their 4 matches this season.
- Which Chelsea defender has started the most this season?
- Maxence Lacroix has made the most starts as defender for Chelsea this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Chelsea midfielder has started the most this season?
- Reece James has made the most starts as midfielder for Chelsea this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Chelsea forward has started the most this season?
- Morgan Rogers has made the most starts as forward for Chelsea this season, starting 4 matches.
Squad · 35 players
Goalkeepers
0 G · 0 A · 7.04
LAST MATCH · 7.0
0 G · 0 A · 7.20
LAST MATCH · –
0 G · 0 A · 6.77 · 2025/26
LAST MATCH · –
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