Chelsea - Sheffield United - 16 December 2023 Premier League - (2-0)

Chelsea awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Chelsea goal kick.

Free kick for Sheffield in their own half.

Mauricio Pochettino (Chelsea) is making a fourth substitution, with Malo Gusto replacing Nicolas Jackson.

Ian Maatsen is on a sub for Cole Palmer for Chelsea.

It's a goal kick for the home team in London.

Cameron Archer of Sheffield gets in a strike, but is off target.

Sheffield's Max Lowe is back in action after a slight knock.

Chelsea have been awarded a corner by Andrew Madley.

Andrew Madley waits before resuming play because Max Lowe for Sheffield is still down.

Corner awarded to Sheffield.

Andrew Madley signals a Chelsea throw-in in Sheffield's half.

Corner awarded to Chelsea.

Nicolas Jackson for Chelsea drives towards goal at Stamford Bridge. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Chelsea pushes forward through Cole Palmer, whose finish on goal is saved.

Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Chelsea just outside Sheffield's area.

Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Chelsea in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in London.

In London Chelsea attack through Armando Broja. The finish is off target, however.

Chelsea to take a throw-in in Sheffield territory.

Chelsea awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Chelsea in their own half.

The away team replace Gustavo Hamer with Anis Ben Slimane.

Throw-in for Sheffield in the half of Chelsea.

Ball goes out of play for a Sheffield goal kick.

Conor Gallagher for Chelsea gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Andrew Madley signals a Chelsea throw-in in Sheffield's half.

Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Sheffield in their own half.

Chelsea have a dangerous throw-in.

Sheffield awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Free kick for Chelsea in their own half.

Andrew Madley awards the home team a throw-in.

The home team have replaced Raheem Sterling with Armando Broja. This is the second substitution made today by Mauricio Pochettino.

Max Lowe (Sheffield) has received a first yellow card.

Chelsea awarded a free kick in their own half.

Chelsea awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Free kick Sheffield.

Andrew Madley awards Chelsea a goal kick.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Throw-in Sheffield.

Sheffield have been awarded a corner by Andrew Madley.

Chelsea make their first substitution with Enzo Fernandez replacing Mykhailo Mudryk.

Free kick Sheffield.

Chelsea pushes forward through Raheem Sterling, whose finish on goal is saved.

Oliver Norwood is replacing Oliver McBurnie for the away team.

Free kick for Chelsea in their own half.

Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield) gets a yellow card.

Ball safe as Chelsea is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Chelsea in their own half.

Goal! Nicolas Jackson extends Chelsea's lead to 2-0. Great play from Cole Palmer to set up the goal.

Sheffield needs to be cautious. Chelsea have an attacking throw-in.

Corner awarded to Chelsea.

William Osula is replacing Andre Brooks for Sheffield at Stamford Bridge.

Cole Palmer scores to make it 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. That's a fine assist from Raheem Sterling.

At Stamford Bridge, Conor Gallagher has been yellow-carded for the home team.

Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Sheffield.

Sheffield have a goal kick.

Chelsea have been awarded a corner by Andrew Madley.

Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Chelsea in their own half.

Goal kick for Sheffield at Stamford Bridge.

Can Chelsea capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sheffield's half?

Andrew Madley signals a throw-in for Chelsea, close to Sheffield's area.

The first half has been concluded at Stamford Bridge.

Free kick for Sheffield in their own half.

Sheffield needs to be cautious. Chelsea have an attacking throw-in.

Vinicius de Souza Costa is back on the pitch.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Vinicius de Souza Costa.

Ball goes out of play for a Sheffield goal kick.

Chelsea are pushing forward but Nicolas Jackson's finish is wide of the goal.

Sheffield's James McAtee has been booked in London.

Throw-in for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Chelsea in their own half.

Free kick for Sheffield in their own half.

Corner awarded to Chelsea.

Chelsea awarded a free kick in their own half.

Sheffield have been awarded a corner by Andrew Madley.

In London, Chelsea push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Throw-in high up the field for Chelsea in London.

Can Sheffield get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Chelsea's half?

Chelsea drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Chelsea advance rapidly upfield but Andrew Madley blows for offside.

Andrew Madley signals a Chelsea throw-in in Sheffield's half.

Sheffield are whistled for offside.

Corner awarded to Sheffield.

Sheffield have been awarded a corner by Andrew Madley.

Sheffield's Cameron Archer gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Goal kick for Sheffield at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are coming forward and Mykhailo Mudryk gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Sheffield in their own half.

Chelsea have been awarded a corner by Andrew Madley.

In London a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Chelsea's Conor Gallagher is on target but unsuccessful.

It's a goal kick for the home team in London.

Sheffield have a dangerous throw-in.

Chelsea to take a throw-in in Sheffield territory.

Sheffield have a goal kick.

Can Chelsea get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sheffield's half?

Chelsea awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick for Sheffield in the half of Chelsea.

Free kick for Chelsea in their own half.

Andrew Madley awards the away team a throw-in.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Throw-in for Chelsea in the half of Sheffield.

Andrew Madley signals a free kick to Sheffield in their own half.

Throw-in for Chelsea close to the penalty box.

Corner awarded to Chelsea.

Did you know that Sheffield United scores 33% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

Chelsea FC scores 1.39 goals when playing at home and Sheffield United scores 1.04 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams lost their last match.

Both teams haven't won their last match in Premier League.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Chelsea FC and Sheffield United is 1.8.

Average number of goals in meetings between Chelsea FC and Sheffield United is 3.4.

Chelsea FC scores 2 goals in a match against Sheffield United and Sheffield United scores 1.4 goals against Chelsea FC (on average).

Sheffield United have won just 1 of their last 5 Premier League games against Chelsea FC.

Chelsea FC have lost just 1 of their last 5 Premier League games against Sheffield United.

In the last 5 meetings Chelsea FC won 3, Sheffield United won 1, 1 draws.

Chelsea FC have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Sheffield United (in all competitions).

Sheffield United has streak of 2 matches with 0 scored goals.

Chelsea FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Sheffield United's.

In Premier League, Chelsea FC has better performance than Sheffield United.

When Sheffield United is down 1-0 away, they win 7% of their matches.

When Chelsea FC is down 0-1 home, they win 13% of their matches.

When Sheffield United leads 0-1 away, they win in 80% of their matches.

When Chelsea FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 71% of their matches.

On their last meeting Chelsea FC won by 2 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Chelsea FC.

Chelsea FC wins 20% of halftimes, Sheffield United wins 24%.

Chelsea FC wins 1st half in 20% of their matches, Sheffield United in 24% of their matches.

Sheffield United have conceded a goal in each of their last 12 matches.

Chelsea FC have scored at least one goal for 6 consecutive matches.

Chelsea FC have conceded a goal in each of their last 6 matches.

Nicolas Jackson has more yellow cards (7) than any other player at Chelsea FC. Oliver Norwood has collected 5 for Sheffield United.

Sheffield United's away record this season: 0-1-6.

Sheffield United haven't scored in 3 of their 7 away matches in Premier League this season.

Chelsea FC haven't scored in 3 of their 8 home matches in Premier League this season.

When playing at home, Chelsea FC have not lost to Sheffield United in their last 5 encounters.

Sheffield United haven't won any of their last 3 games against Chelsea FC.

Sheffield United haven't won any of their last 7 away matches.

Sheffield United haven't won in their last 4 games.

Sheffield United have lost 3 matches in a row.

Did you know that Sheffield United scores 36% of their goals between the minutes 61-75?

Did you know that Chelsea FC scores 31% of their goals between the minutes 16-30? This is the highest percentage in the league.

Sheffield United have a losing streak of 3 matches in Premier League.

During the last 9 meetings, Chelsea FC have won 6 times, there have been 1 draws while Sheffield United have won 2 times. The goal difference is 18-10 in favour of Chelsea FC.

During the last 5 meetings with Chelsea FC playing at home, Chelsea FC have won 4 times, there have been 1 draws while Sheffield United have won 0 times. The goal difference is 14-5 in favour of Chelsea FC.