History of the Chelsea v Stoke City fixture
Chelsea prepare to entertain Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blues are clearly on top, having won 23 and lost only 8 of the 42 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was less than a year ago, in March 2012, the Blues carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Mar | Chelsea | 1-0 | Stoke City | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Sun 14 Aug | Stoke City | 0 - 0 | Chelsea | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 02 Apr | Stoke City | 1 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 28 Aug | Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Stoke City | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 25 Apr | Chelsea | 7 - 0 | Stoke City | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 07 Mar | Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Stoke City | F.A. Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Sep | Stoke City | 1 - 2 | Chelsea | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Chelsea have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 16 goals for the Blues, with 8 goals against.
In complete contrast to Chelsea, Stoke City are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Potters have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Chelsea are leading the way in the Barclays Premier League, with their 4 games giving them a return of 10 points.
Stoke City see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 4 points from their 4 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 11 |
| Stoke City | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its good news for Chelsea fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, we just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Blues. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Chelsea | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Stoke City | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 10 away matches. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 11 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here