History of the Chelsea v Southampton fixture
Southampton face a trip to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 40 games played, Saints have recorded 10 wins, and Chelsea have come away with 19 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was less than a year ago, in January 2013, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 30 Mar | Southampton | 2 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League |
| 2012/2013 | Wed 16 Jan | Chelsea | 2-2 | Southampton | Premier League |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 05 Jan | Southampton | 1 - 5 | Chelsea | F.A. Cup |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 02 Apr | Southampton | 1 - 3 | Chelsea | Premiership |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 28 Aug | Chelsea | 2 - 1 | Southampton | Premiership |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 01 May | Chelsea | 4 - 0 | Southampton | Premiership |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 22 Nov | Southampton | 0 - 1 | Chelsea | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Chelsea have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Blues, with 6 goals against.
Southampton have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Saints have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Chelsea's total of 24 points from their 12 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Southampton's total of 22 points from their 12 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 11 |
| Southampton | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Not a lot has been going right generally for Southampton on their travels as of late, but we can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Chelsea. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Chelsea | Unbeaten in the last 5 home games. |
| Southampton | Not won in previous 4 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here