Arsenal vs Chelsea: Latest Result, Highlights, Stats and Next Match

Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in their latest Premier League meeting on September 6, 2026, at Emirates Stadium in London. Morgan Rogers put Chelsea ahead in the second minute, but Kai Havertz equalized in the 25th before Martin Ødegaard scored Arsenal’s winner in the 50th. The comeback extended Arsenal’s unbeaten run against Chelsea to 12 competitive matches.

The next scheduled Arsenal vs Chelsea match is March 13, 2027, at Stamford Bridge. The Premier League fixture is listed, but the kickoff time and television coverage have not yet been confirmed.

Last updated: November 11, 2026.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Latest Result: 2-1 on September 6, 2026

Arsenal recovered from an early setback to collect all three points in the 2026-27 Premier League season. After conceding inside two minutes, Mikel Arteta’s side responded with several attacking opportunities. Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz both threatened before Arsenal drew level. The official match report confirms the result, goalscorers, and key moments.

Match detail	Information
Match	Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea
Competition	Premier League
Date	September 6, 2026
Stadium	Emirates Stadium, London
Halftime score	1-1
Arsenal scorers	Kai Havertz (25′), Martin Ødegaard (50′)
Chelsea scorer	Morgan Rogers (2′)
Referee	Chris Kavanagh
Attendance	60,240

Chelsea nearly regained the lead just before halftime when Pedro Neto struck the post. Arsenal made their next breakthrough shortly after the restart, and goalkeeper David Raya later helped preserve the narrow advantage as Chelsea searched for an equalizer.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Match Highlights and Key Moments

The London derby produced three goals, several close chances, and an important late save that helped Arsenal secure the victory.

• 2nd minute: Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea the lead with a first-time effort from outside the penalty area.
• 25th minute: Kai Havertz equalized against his former club after receiving a pass from Declan Rice.
• 45+3rd minute: Pedro Neto struck the post, coming close to restoring Chelsea’s lead before halftime.
• 50th minute: Martin Ødegaard completed Arsenal’s comeback after Christos Tzolis’ pass and a clever dummy from Havertz.
• 60th minute: Chelsea brought on Malo Gusto and Josep Chavarría as they looked to regain control.
• 89th minute: David Raya made a crucial save to deny Estêvão a late equalizer.

Havertz played a part in both Arsenal goals, and Ødegaard’s finish ultimately made the difference. Chelsea continued to create problems in the second half, but Raya’s late save ensured Arsenal held on for the win.

Fans can revisit the main goals and chances through the Arsenal vs Chelsea match highlights published by Sky Sports. Video availability may vary depending on broadcasting rights in each country.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Match Statistics

Arsenal finished with more possession, shots, and shots on target. The match statistics also show a considerable difference in the quality of chances created by the two teams.

Statistic	Arsenal	Chelsea
Possession	55%	45%
Total shots	16	13
Shots on target	9	5
Corners	5	3
Fouls	13	16
Yellow cards	2	4
Red cards	0	0
Expected goals (xG)	2.05	0.39

Arsenal registered nine shots on target compared with Chelsea’s five. Their expected goals figure of 2.05, against Chelsea’s 0.39, indicates that Arsenal generally created higher-quality scoring opportunities.

Chelsea still had chances to change the result, particularly when Neto hit the woodwork and Estêvão forced Raya into a late save. Arsenal, however, were more effective in front of goal and defended their lead when it mattered.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Starting Lineups and Substitutions

Both teams began the match in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Arsenal Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

David Raya; Ben White, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori; Myles Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, Christos Tzolis; Kai Havertz.

Substitutions:

• Martín Zubimendi replaced Myles Lewis-Skelly (67′).
• Piero Hincapié replaced Riccardo Calafiori (67′).
• Mikel Merino replaced Martin Ødegaard (78′).
• Viktor Gyökeres replaced Kai Havertz (78′).
• Noni Madueke replaced Bukayo Saka (90′).

Chelsea Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Emiliano Martínez; Josh Acheampong, Maxence Lacroix, Wesley Fofana, Jorrel Hato; Reece James, Roméo Lavia; Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers; João Pedro.

Substitutions:

• Josep Chavarría replaced Jorrel Hato (60′).
• Malo Gusto replaced Roméo Lavia (60′).
• Estêvão replaced Pedro Neto (81′).
• Danny Welbeck replaced Morgan Rogers (87′).

Havertz and Ødegaard were central to Arsenal’s comeback, while Rogers provided Chelsea’s biggest early moment with his opening goal. The visitors made changes to improve their attacking options, but they could not find a second goal.

Neither team received a red card.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Head-to-Head Record

Arsenal lead the historical competitive head-to-head record against Chelsea.

Through September 6, 2026, the clubs had met 216 times in competitive matches. Arsenal had recorded 88 wins, Chelsea 66, and the remaining 62 matches ended in draws. Chelsea’s official head-to-head statistics, published before the September meeting, recorded 215 matches; Arsenal’s subsequent victory brought the total to 216.

Head-to-head statistic	Record
Total competitive matches	216
Arsenal wins	88
Chelsea wins	66
Draws	62

These figures include competitive fixtures across different tournaments, rather than Premier League matches alone.

Looking specifically at league football, including the years before the Premier League began, Arsenal also lead with 72 victories compared with Chelsea’s 54, alongside 53 draws.

Last Five Arsenal vs Chelsea Results

Date	Match	Competition
Sep 6, 2026	Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea	Premier League
Mar 1, 2026	Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea	Premier League
Feb 3, 2026	Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea	League Cup
Jan 14, 2026	Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal	League Cup
Nov 30, 2025	Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal	Premier League

Arsenal’s recent record has been particularly strong. Following their September 2026 victory, they had gone 12 competitive matches without losing to Chelsea, winning nine and drawing three. The sequence includes victories in both Premier League and League Cup meetings.

When Is the Next Arsenal vs Chelsea Match?

The next currently scheduled meeting is Chelsea vs Arsenal on Saturday, March 13, 2027, at Stamford Bridge. The match appears on Chelsea’s official Premier League fixture schedule, although the kickoff time has not yet been finalized.

Upcoming fixture details:

• Match: Chelsea vs Arsenal
• Competition: Premier League 2026-27
• Scheduled date: March 13, 2027
• Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
• Kickoff: Official confirmation pending
• USA and UK television coverage: Match-specific broadcaster confirmation pending

The fixture could be rearranged, and the teams might meet sooner if they are drawn together in a domestic cup competition.

For US viewers, the confirmed UK kickoff will need to be converted to Eastern Time. On March 13, 2027, the Eastern US will still be observing Eastern Standard Time (EST), while the UK will be on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). US daylight saving time begins the following day, March 14.

Fans should check the confirmed kickoff and broadcast arrangements closer to the match, as schedules and television selections can change.

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