Leeds United vs Chelsea — match preview

Premier LeagueSaturday, 23 January 2027Elland Road

Leeds United

15:00

Kick-off
Chelsea
DWDLD
DLWWL

Last five results, oldest on the left, newest on the right.

Leeds at homeChelsea awayFull head-to-head

Card outlook

Card Volatility Rating
  • Leeds53.0Medium

    Based on 7 matches with card data.

  • Chelsea56.6High

    Based on 7 matches with card data.

Combined 110 of 200average 54.8High

In 2025/26, of the 330 matches where both sides had played five or more, the 52 whose two teams averaged 54 or more before kick-off produced 4.5 cards a game, with 4+ cards in two of three (65%); the other 278 averaged 3.9, with 4+ in 56%.

  • Leeds

    Not rated in this range yet.

  • Chelsea

    Not rated in this range yet.

  • Leeds44.6Medium

    Based on 83 matches with card data.

  • Chelsea61.4High

    Based on 155 matches with card data.

Combined 106 of 200average 53.0Medium

  • Leeds40.7Low

    Based on 179 matches with card data.

  • Chelsea48.9Medium

    Based on 653 matches with card data.

Combined 90 of 200average 44.8Medium

Card Volatility Rating scores how card-heavy a team’s Premier League matches have been, 0 to 100, from its cards per game, its share of 4+ card matches, its away form and its late cards. Bands: High 54–100 · Medium 43–53.9 · Low 0–42.9.

Every team’s rating
  • 4+ cards were shown in 7 of Chelsea's 8 league matches this season
  • 4+ cards were shown in 5 of Leeds United's 7 league matches this season
  • 3 of Leeds United's 13 cards this season came after the 70th minute

Key trends

From past matches
Goals
Over 2.5 goals in 8 of Chelsea's last 10 away league games
Both teams to score
Both teams scored in 6 of Chelsea's last 10 away league games
Cards
Combined Card Volatility: 110 of 200 (average 54.8, High), from 7 matches each with card data. In 2025/26, the 52 matches whose two teams averaged 54+ before kick-off had 4.5 cards a game, 4+ in 65%; the other 278 had 3.9, 4+ in 56%
Form & context
Leeds United had 97 days since their last league match; Chelsea had 90
Head-to-head
Leeds United's 3–0 home win over Chelsea (Aug 2022) was the biggest margin in the last 10 meetings

One line per topic, the one that stands out most against a typical Premier League side; each line names the matches behind it.

Season comparison

Premier League
Season comparison, 2026/27Scored per game: Leeds 1.3, Chelsea 2.1. Conceded per game: Leeds 0.9, Chelsea 1.9. Clean sheets: Leeds 29%, Chelsea 13%. Both teams scored: Leeds 71%, Chelsea 63%. Corners per game: Leeds 4.0, Chelsea 5.6. Yellows per game: Leeds 1.9, Chelsea 2.1.1.3Scored per game2.10.9Conceded per game1.929%Clean sheets13%71%Both teams scored63%4.0Corners per game5.61.9Yellows per game2.1

Based on 7 Leeds United and 8 Chelsea matches, Premier League, this season.

Season comparison, Last 3 seasonsScored per game: Leeds 1.3, Chelsea 1.7. Conceded per game: Leeds 1.4, Chelsea 1.3. Clean sheets: Leeds 22%, Chelsea 25%. Both teams scored: Leeds 60%, Chelsea 61%. Corners per game: Leeds 4.4, Chelsea 5.9. Yellows per game: Leeds 1.7, Chelsea 2.7.1.3Scored per game1.71.4Conceded per game1.322%Clean sheets25%60%Both teams scored61%4.4Corners per game5.91.7Yellows per game2.7

Based on 45 Leeds United and 84 Chelsea matches, Premier League, last 3 seasons.

Based on 45 Leeds United and 46 of 84 Chelsea matches with corner data.

Season comparison, Last 5 seasonsScored per game: Leeds 1.3, Chelsea 1.6. Conceded per game: Leeds 1.7, Chelsea 1.4. Clean sheets: Leeds 18%, Chelsea 24%. Both teams scored: Leeds 64%, Chelsea 59%. Corners per game: Leeds 4.4, Chelsea 5.9. Yellows per game: Leeds 2.0, Chelsea 2.6.1.3Scored per game1.61.7Conceded per game1.418%Clean sheets24%64%Both teams scored59%4.4Corners per game5.92.0Yellows per game2.6

Based on 83 Leeds United and 160 Chelsea matches, Premier League, last 5 seasons.

Based on 45 of 83 Leeds United and 46 of 160 Chelsea matches with corner data.

Based on 83 Leeds United and 156 of 160 Chelsea matches with card data.

Season comparison, All timeScored per game: Leeds 1.4, Chelsea 1.8. Conceded per game: Leeds 1.6, Chelsea 1.0. Clean sheets: Leeds 24%, Chelsea 40%. Both teams scored: Leeds 57%, Chelsea 49%. Corners per game: Leeds 4.5, Chelsea 5.6. Yellows per game: Leeds 2.0, Chelsea 1.9.1.4Scored per game1.81.6Conceded per game1.024%Clean sheets40%57%Both teams scored49%4.5Corners per game5.62.0Yellows per game1.9

Based on 311 Leeds United and 996 Chelsea matches, Premier League, all time.

Based on 63 of 311 Leeds United and 61 of 996 Chelsea matches with corner data.

Based on 179 of 311 Leeds United and 654 of 996 Chelsea matches with card data.

Last 10 results

League, this season and last
LeedsW3 D5 L2 · 11 scored, 10 conceded
Leeds, last 10 league resultsOldest first. W3 D5 L2 · 11 scored, 10 conceded. 11 May 2026, away at Tottenham: drew 1–1; 17 May 2026, home to Brighton: won 1–0; 24 May 2026, away at West Ham: lost 0–3; 22 Aug 2026, away at Nott'm Forest: won 1–0; 30 Aug 2026, home to Brentford: drew 1–1; 5 Sept 2026, away at Brighton: drew 1–1; 14 Sept 2026, home to Newcastle: won 4–1; 20 Sept 2026, home to Crystal Palace: drew 0–0; 10 Oct 2026, away at Arsenal: lost 1–2; 18 Oct 2026, home to Man Utd: drew 1–1.11 May 2026 · at Tottenham · drew 1–1D1–117 May 2026 · v Brighton · won 1–0W1–024 May 2026 · at West Ham · lost 0–3L0–322 Aug 2026 · at Nott'm Forest · won 1–0W1–030 Aug 2026 · v Brentford · drew 1–1D1–15 Sept 2026 · at Brighton · drew 1–1D1–114 Sept 2026 · v Newcastle · won 4–1W4–120 Sept 2026 · v Crystal Palace · drew 0–0D0–010 Oct 2026 · at Arsenal · lost 1–2L1–218 Oct 2026 · v Man Utd · drew 1–1D1–1

The line marks the start of 2026/27.

Show the numbers
Leeds, last 10 league results
DateOpponentScoreResult
18 Oct 2026Man Utd (H)1–1D
10 Oct 2026Arsenal (A)1–2L
20 Sept 2026Crystal Palace (H)0–0D
14 Sept 2026Newcastle (H)4–1W
5 Sept 2026Brighton (A)1–1D
30 Aug 2026Brentford (H)1–1D
22 Aug 2026Nott'm Forest (A)1–0W
24 May 2026West Ham (A)0–3L
17 May 2026Brighton (H)1–0W
11 May 2026Tottenham (A)1–1D
ChelseaW5 D1 L4 · 20 scored, 18 conceded
Chelsea, last 10 league resultsOldest first. W5 D1 L4 · 20 scored, 18 conceded. 19 May 2026, home to Tottenham: won 2–1; 24 May 2026, away at Sunderland: lost 1–2; 24 Aug 2026, away at Fulham: won 3–2; 30 Aug 2026, home to Brighton: won 4–3; 6 Sept 2026, away at Arsenal: lost 1–2; 12 Sept 2026, home to Hull City: drew 2–2; 18 Sept 2026, away at Brentford: lost 0–3; 10 Oct 2026, home to Bournemouth: won 5–1; 17 Oct 2026, away at Everton: won 2–0; 24 Oct 2026, home to Tottenham: lost 0–2.19 May 2026 · v Tottenham · won 2–1W2–124 May 2026 · at Sunderland · lost 1–2L1–224 Aug 2026 · at Fulham · won 3–2W3–230 Aug 2026 · v Brighton · won 4–3W4–36 Sept 2026 · at Arsenal · lost 1–2L1–212 Sept 2026 · v Hull City · drew 2–2D2–218 Sept 2026 · at Brentford · lost 0–3L0–310 Oct 2026 · v Bournemouth · won 5–1W5–117 Oct 2026 · at Everton · won 2–0W2–024 Oct 2026 · v Tottenham · lost 0–2L0–2

The line marks the start of 2026/27.

Show the numbers
Chelsea, last 10 league results
DateOpponentScoreResult
24 Oct 2026Tottenham (H)0–2L
17 Oct 2026Everton (A)2–0W
10 Oct 2026Bournemouth (H)5–1W
18 Sept 2026Brentford (A)0–3L
12 Sept 2026Hull City (H)2–2D
6 Sept 2026Arsenal (A)1–2L
30 Aug 2026Brighton (H)4–3W
24 Aug 2026Fulham (A)3–2W
24 May 2026Sunderland (A)1–2L
19 May 2026Tottenham (H)2–1W

Goal timing

By 15-minute band
Leeds11 scored, 10 conceded
Leeds: goals scored and conceded by 15-minute band1–15 minutes: scored 1, conceded 0; 16–30 minutes: scored 0, conceded 0; 31–45 minutes: scored 3, conceded 2; 46–60 minutes: scored 3, conceded 1; 61–75 minutes: scored 1, conceded 4; 76–90 minutes: scored 3, conceded 3.44881–15 min · scored 1, conceded 016–30 min · scored 0, conceded 031–45 min · scored 3, conceded 246–60 min · scored 3, conceded 161–75 min · scored 1, conceded 476–90 min · scored 3, conceded 30153045607590
Chelsea20 scored, 18 conceded
Chelsea: goals scored and conceded by 15-minute band1–15 minutes: scored 7, conceded 0; 16–30 minutes: scored 1, conceded 4; 31–45 minutes: scored 2, conceded 2; 46–60 minutes: scored 4, conceded 4; 61–75 minutes: scored 5, conceded 3; 76–90 minutes: scored 1, conceded 5.44881–15 min · scored 7, conceded 016–30 min · scored 1, conceded 431–45 min · scored 2, conceded 246–60 min · scored 4, conceded 461–75 min · scored 5, conceded 376–90 min · scored 1, conceded 50153045607590

From the matches in Last 10 results: 10 Leeds and 10 Chelsea.

Show the numbers
Goals by 15-minute band: Leeds and Chelsea
MinutesLeeds scoredLeeds concededChelsea scoredChelsea conceded
1–151070
16–300014
31–453222
46–603144
61–751453
76–903315

Head-to-head

Last 5 meetings
Leeds wins
2
Draws
1
Chelsea wins
2

Wins, draws and losses are read from Leeds United’s side, as are the result badges on each meeting.

Based on 5 Premier League meetings, the most recent before this fixture.

Head-to-head results; result column from Leeds United's side
HomeScoreAwayResult
Chelsea2–2LeedsD
Leeds3–1ChelseaW
Chelsea1–0LeedsL
Leeds3–0ChelseaW
Leeds0–3ChelseaL

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