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Arsenal vs Chelsea Stats: Head-to-head Record and Recent Meetings

Arsenal host Chelsea at Emirates Stadium in London on 6 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:30 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 3. Both clubs have started the 2026 campaign strongly, setting up a high-stakes early-season clash between two sides aiming for the top of the table.

Arsenal come into this fixture second in the standings with 6 points, a goal difference of +4 and two wins from two, while Chelsea sit fourth, also on 6 points but with a goal difference of +2. With both teams in Champions League qualification positions and perfect league records so far, this match could have important implications for momentum and early positioning. For fans and bettors alike, the Arsenal vs Chelsea stats around this rivalry add extra intrigue to an already heavyweight encounter.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series, with Arsenal holding the upper hand across the latest meetings.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Arsenal wins: 4
  • Draws: 1
  • Chelsea wins: 0

Arsenal vs Chelsea Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Arsenal vs Chelsea timeline from the available fixtures, the rivalry in this period has been defined by Arsenal’s strong results, particularly at Emirates Stadium. The earliest match in this sequence came on 16 March 2025 in the Premier League Regular Season - 29, when Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 at Emirates Stadium after leading 1-0 at half-time.

On 30 November 2025, the sides met again in the Premier League Regular Season - 13 at Stamford Bridge. That match finished Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal, with a goalless first half and both goals arriving after the break, underlining how tight and tactical these league contests can be. The rivalry then intensified in the 2025 League Cup Semi-finals, which produced a two-legged tie. On 14 January 2026 at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea led Arsenal 2-3 at full-time after Arsenal had taken a 1-0 half-time advantage, giving Arsenal a crucial away win in the Semi-finals.

The second leg of that League Cup Semi-finals tie was played on 3 February 2026 at Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal edged Chelsea 1-0 after a 0-0 first half, completing a strong cup performance over two legs. Most recently, on 1 March 2026 in the Premier League Regular Season - 28 at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal again beat Chelsea 2-1, having been level 1-1 at half-time. Across this span, the Arsenal vs Chelsea timeline highlights a pattern of narrow but consistent Arsenal successes in both league and cup contexts.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Arsenal vs Chelsea stats from these recent encounters underline Arsenal’s superiority in both results and scoring output.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Arsenal 8 - 4 Chelsea
  • Average Goals per Match: Arsenal 1.60 vs Chelsea 0.80

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Emirates Stadium: 3 matches played here — Arsenal won 3 (as home side), Chelsea won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Stamford Bridge: 2 matches played here — Chelsea won 0 (as home side), Arsenal won 1 (as away side), 1 draw

Arsenal vs Chelsea Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

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

  • 1 March 2026: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea (Half-time: 1-1) – Premier League Regular Season - 28
  • 3 February 2026: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (Half-time: 0-0) – League Cup Semi-finals
  • 14 January 2026: Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal (Half-time: 0-1) – League Cup Semi-finals
  • 30 November 2025: Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 13
  • 16 March 2025: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 29

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

For the 2026 Premier League season to date, Arsenal have been flawless. They have played 2 league matches, winning both, with no draws or defeats. Defensively, Arsenal have been outstanding, keeping clean sheets in both fixtures and conceding 0 goals, while scoring 4. They have been dominant at Emirates Stadium with 3 goals scored and none conceded at home, and efficient away with a 1-0 victory. This combination of solid back-line structure and effective attacking output gives Arsenal strong momentum heading into this derby.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Last 5 Chelsea Matches Results and Stats

Chelsea’s 2026 Premier League season to date also shows a perfect record in terms of results, with 2 wins from 2 matches, no draws and no losses. However, their profile is very different from Arsenal’s: Chelsea have been involved in high-scoring games, netting 7 goals and conceding 5. At Stamford Bridge they have a 4-3 win, while away from home they have won 3-2, indicating strong attacking threat but some defensive vulnerability. With no clean sheets yet but plenty of goals scored, Chelsea arrive at Emirates Stadium as an offensively dangerous but more open side.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the recent head-to-head record, Arsenal clearly hold the advantage: 4 wins and 1 draw from 5 matches, with an 8-4 aggregate score and complete dominance at Emirates Stadium. The venue split is particularly telling, as Arsenal have won all three home fixtures in this sequence without dropping a point, while also remaining unbeaten at Stamford Bridge. At the same time, the 2026 league form shows both teams arriving in excellent shape, with Arsenal built on defensive solidity and Chelsea on attacking firepower. Taken together, the historical numbers and current-season trends lean slightly towards Arsenal, especially at home, but Chelsea’s goal-scoring form suggests a contest where small margins and defensive discipline could decide the outcome.

Arsenal vs Chelsea H2H Statistics updated on 1 September 2026.

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