Who started Chelsea's last match?

Chelsea's starting XI on 10 Oct 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-3): E. Martínez, Joshua Kofi Acheampong, M. Lacroix, L. Colwill, Pedro Neto, J. Henderson, M. Caicedo, Pep Chavarría, C. Palmer, João Pedro, M. Rogers.

What was Chelsea's last result?

Chelsea beat Bournemouth 5–1 on 10 Oct 2026.

When did Chelsea last win?

Chelsea last won on 10 Oct 2026, beating Bournemouth 5–1.

Who takes penalties for Chelsea?

C. Palmer is Chelsea's first choice penalty taker, with Estêvão next in line. Palmer scored a penalty this season.

Who has made the most starts for Chelsea this season?

M. Rogers leads with 7 starts for Chelsea across all competitions this season.

What formation does Chelsea use most often?

Chelsea have used a 3-4-2-1 in 5 of their 8 matches this season.

Which Chelsea goalkeeper has started the most this season?

Emiliano Martínez has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Chelsea this season, starting 5 matches.

Which Chelsea defender has started the most this season?

Maxence Lacroix has made the most starts as defender for Chelsea this season, starting 7 matches.

Which Chelsea midfielder has started the most this season?

Pedro Neto has made the most starts as midfielder for Chelsea this season, starting 5 matches.

Which Chelsea forward has started the most this season?

Morgan Rogers has made the most starts as forward for Chelsea this season, starting 7 matches.

Chelsea lineup @ Everton

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Chelsea's expected lineup at Everton, Sat 17 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 8 matches): Martínez (5); Lacroix (7), Colwill (6), Acheampong (5), Gusto (5), Fofana (4), James (4); Neto (5); Rogers (7), Pedro (5). Out: Palmer. Only 2 fans have predicted so far, so this is not a fan pick yet. Last updated after the Bournemouth match on 10 Oct.

Source · Most-used XIUpdated 10 Oct

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Chelsea predicted lineup vs Everton

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Chelsea are without Palmer away at Everton in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 8 official matches is: Martínez in goal, Lacroix, Colwill, Acheampong, Gusto, Fofana and James across the back, and Palmer, Rogers and Pedro further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

GKMartínez
DEFLacroix
DEFColwill
DEFAcheampong
DEFGusto
DEFFofana
DEFJamesDoubtful
MIDNeto
FWDPalmerOut
FWDRogers
FWDPedroDoubtful

Team news

Unavailable: Palmer (Out).
Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 16 of the last 30 matches.
Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.
Doubtful: James and Pedro.
Based on starts across 8 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Chelsea, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Crowd vs OracleTwo predicted XIs. Only the team sheet is confirmed.

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Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 4 graded.

Starters named · of 11CrowdOracle

Bournemouth (H)Sat 10 Oct · 25 XIs87
Brentford (A)Fri 18 Sept · 16 XIs86
Hull City (H)Sat 12 Sept · 16 XIs109
Leeds (H)Wed 9 Sept · 5 XIs78

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Chelsea are 6th in the EPL on 10 points from 6 games. They have W2 D1 L2 in their last five.

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SpainSince Jul 2026

Injuries & suspensions

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FWDPalmerMuscle InjuryOut
FWDEmeghaMuscle InjuryOut
FWDBynoe-GittensAnkle InjuryOut
FWDPedroKnee InjuryDoubtful
MIDCaicedoCalf InjuryDoubtful
DEFJamesMuscle InjuryDoubtful
DEFPalestraThigh InjuryDoubtful

Formation tendency

4-2-3-1most-used · 16 of last 30

4-2-3-1

53%

3-4-2-1

23%

3-4-3

4-3-3

Sets up with a back three in 37% of matches.

Most Common Chelsea Starting XI

Based on 8 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

Set piece takers

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PenaltiesPalmer·Estêvão
CornersJames·Neto·Henderson·Rogers·Estêvão·Gusto
Direct free kicksJames·Palmer·Rogers·Henderson·Neto

Palmer scored a penalty this season.

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Chelsea

What is Chelsea's expected lineup?: Chelsea are without Palmer away at Everton in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 8 official matches is: Martínez in goal, Lacroix, Colwill, Acheampong, Gusto, Fofana and James across the back, and Palmer, Rogers and Pedro further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Martínez, Lacroix, Colwill, Acheampong, Gusto, Fofana, James, Neto, Palmer (out), Rogers, Pedro.
Who started Chelsea's last match?: Chelsea's starting XI on 10 Oct 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-3): E. Martínez, Joshua Kofi Acheampong, M. Lacroix, L. Colwill, Pedro Neto, J. Henderson, M. Caicedo, Pep Chavarría, C. Palmer, João Pedro, M. Rogers.
What was Chelsea's last result?: Chelsea beat Bournemouth 5–1 on 10 Oct 2026.
When did Chelsea last win?: Chelsea last won on 10 Oct 2026, beating Bournemouth 5–1.
Who takes penalties for Chelsea?: C. Palmer is Chelsea's first choice penalty taker, with Estêvão next in line. Palmer scored a penalty this season.
Who has made the most starts for Chelsea this season?: M. Rogers leads with 7 starts for Chelsea across all competitions this season.
What formation does Chelsea use most often?: Chelsea have used a 3-4-2-1 in 5 of their 8 matches this season.
Which Chelsea goalkeeper has started the most this season?: Emiliano Martínez has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Chelsea this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Chelsea defender has started the most this season?: Maxence Lacroix has made the most starts as defender for Chelsea this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Chelsea midfielder has started the most this season?: Pedro Neto has made the most starts as midfielder for Chelsea this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Chelsea forward has started the most this season?: Morgan Rogers has made the most starts as forward for Chelsea this season, starting 7 matches.