Chelsea vs Bournemouth: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Chelsea host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in London on 10 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 6. The fixture brings together a Chelsea side sitting 10th in the table with 7 points and a goal difference of -2 against a Bournemouth team currently 17th with 3 points and the same goal difference of -2. With both clubs looking to climb the standings, this match at Stamford Bridge carries early-season importance in the 2026 Premier League campaign.

The stakes are clear: Chelsea will aim to consolidate a mixed start built on 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their first 5 league games, while Bournemouth seek a first league victory of the season after 3 draws and 2 losses. In this context, Chelsea vs Bournemouth stats and league form suggest a clash between a higher-scoring but defensively vulnerable home side and visitors who have been competitive but winless so far.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Chelsea and Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Previous meetings: 5
Chelsea wins: 3
Draws: 2
Bournemouth wins: 0

Chelsea vs Bournemouth Timeline & Historical Context

The Chelsea vs Bournemouth timeline in recent Premier League seasons highlights how competitive Bournemouth have been despite not yet registering a win in these five listed meetings. The earliest match in this sequence came on 19 May 2024 in the 2023 Premier League season at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea, playing at home, edged a 2-1 victory after leading 1-0 at half-time, underlining their ability to protect a lead on their own pitch.

The rivalry then shifted to the Vitality Stadium on 14 September 2024 in the 2024 Premier League Regular Season - 4. Bournemouth hosted that contest and managed to frustrate Chelsea for long spells, going in 0-0 at half-time. However, Chelsea found a decisive goal after the break to secure a 1-0 away win, showing their capacity to grind out results on the south coast.

In the 2024 Premier League season, the sides met again on 14 January 2025 at Stamford Bridge in Regular Season - 21. Chelsea led 1-0 at half-time but Bournemouth responded strongly after the interval, and the match finished 2-2. That draw marked the first time in this run that Bournemouth took a point at Stamford Bridge. The pattern of tight, high-intensity games continued into the 2025 Premier League season. On 6 December 2025 at the Vitality Stadium (Regular Season - 15), Bournemouth and Chelsea played out a 0-0 stalemate, with neither side able to break through. The most recent fixture in this Chelsea vs Bournemouth timeline came on 30 December 2025 at Stamford Bridge in Regular Season - 19, ending 2-2 after a 2-2 first half, further reinforcing how balanced these contests have become.

Chelsea vs Bournemouth Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head numbers from these five Premier League meetings underline Chelsea’s edge in results but also Bournemouth’s growing competitiveness.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Chelsea 7 - 5 Bournemouth
Average Goals per Match: Chelsea 1.40 vs Bournemouth 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

At Stamford Bridge: 3 matches played here — Chelsea won 2 (as home side), Bournemouth won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
At Vitality Stadium: 2 matches played here — Bournemouth won 0 (as home side), Chelsea won 1 (as away side), 1 draw

Chelsea vs Bournemouth Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Chelsea vs Bournemouth last results in recent competitive fixtures:

30 December 2025: Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth (Half-time: 2-2) – Premier League
6 December 2025: Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
14 January 2025: Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League
14 September 2024: Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League
19 May 2024: Chelsea 2-1 Bournemouth (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Chelsea Matches Results and Stats

Chelsea’s recent Premier League form in the 2026 season to date shows a side capable of scoring freely but also conceding regularly. Across 5 league games they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, with 10 goals scored and 12 conceded. At Stamford Bridge they have been productive in attack, averaging 3.0 goals scored and 2.5 conceded per home match, while their overall scoring rate stands at 2.0 goals per game. Chelsea tend to start quickly, with a notable share of their goals arriving in the opening 15 minutes and between the 61st and 75th minute, but defensive lapses are spread across several phases of the game.

Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 2

Last 5 Bournemouth Matches Results and Stats

Bournemouth’s season to date in the 2026 Premier League reflects a team that has been competitive but unable to turn performances into victories. From 5 league fixtures they have 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats, scoring 6 and conceding 8. They average 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, with a relatively even attacking output home and away. Many of their goals come before half-time, particularly between the 31st and 45th minute, while defensively they have been most vulnerable late in games, conceding a significant portion of goals between the 76th and 90th minute. Despite no clean sheets so far, Bournemouth have failed to score in only one of their five league outings.

Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 3, Lose 2

Historical Statistical Verdict

Looking at the combined picture of head-to-head history and current league form, the numbers lean slightly towards Chelsea while acknowledging Bournemouth’s resilience. Chelsea hold 3 wins and 2 draws from the five listed Premier League meetings, with a 7-5 aggregate goal advantage and a particularly strong record at Stamford Bridge, where they have won 2 of 3 matches and remain unbeaten against Bournemouth. At the same time, the last three encounters have all ended level, including back-to-back 2-2 draws at Stamford Bridge and a 0-0 at the Vitality Stadium, indicating that Bournemouth have closed the gap in performance even if a first win still eludes them.

In the current 2026 Premier League season, Chelsea’s higher scoring rate and stronger points return contrast with Bournemouth’s winless start, but both sides share defensive concerns, with neither having kept a clean sheet so far. History points to Chelsea as the more likely side to control the game at Stamford Bridge, yet the sequence of recent draws and Bournemouth’s ability to stay in matches suggest a contest that could again be decided by fine margins rather than dominance. Chelsea vs Bournemouth H2H Statistics updated on 5 October 2026.