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Chelsea vs Bournemouth Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before October Match

Chelsea host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in London in Premier League Regular Season - 6 on 10 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 UTC. The fixture comes early in the 2026 Premier League campaign, with Chelsea looking to build on a mixed start and Bournemouth aiming to climb away from the lower reaches of the table. This is a key opportunity for both sides to shape their trajectory in the league.

Chelsea arrive in this match 10th in the Premier League with 7 points from 5 games, a goal difference of -2 and a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Bournemouth sit 17th with 3 points from 5 matches, still searching for a first league win of the season after 3 draws and 2 losses. In this context, Chelsea vs Bournemouth stats underline a clash between a side targeting the upper half and another fighting to avoid being dragged into an early relegation battle.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but telling recent Premier League history between Chelsea and Bournemouth.

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

Chelsea vs Bournemouth Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Chelsea vs Bournemouth timeline from the available Premier League fixtures, the rivalry in this data set begins with a tight contest on 19 May 2024 at Stamford Bridge in the 2023 Premier League season, Regular Season - 38. Chelsea, playing at home, edged Bournemouth 2-1 after leading 1-0 at half-time. It set an early pattern of Chelsea using home advantage effectively while Bournemouth remained competitive on the scoreline.

The next chapter came on 14 September 2024 at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, Dorset, in the 2024 Premier League Regular Season - 4. Bournemouth hosted and kept the game level at half-time (0-0), but Chelsea found a breakthrough after the interval to win 1-0 away. That result underlined Chelsea’s ability to manage tight away games, while Bournemouth again stayed in contention without converting their chances into points.

On 14 January 2025, the sides met again at Stamford Bridge in the 2024 Premier League Regular Season - 21. Chelsea led 1-0 at half-time but Bournemouth responded in the second half, with the match finishing 2-2. That draw showed Bournemouth’s capacity to recover from a deficit at a difficult venue. The 2025 Premier League season added two more meetings: on 6 December 2025 at Vitality Stadium in Regular Season - 15, Bournemouth and Chelsea played out a goalless 0-0 draw after a 0-0 first half; then on 30 December 2025 at Stamford Bridge in Regular Season - 19, a high-scoring 2-2 draw saw both sides share the points again, with a 2-2 score already at half-time. Overall, the Chelsea vs Bournemouth timeline points to increasingly balanced contests, with Bournemouth turning early defeats into more resilient, draw-heavy performances.

Chelsea vs Bournemouth Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers across these Premier League meetings highlight Chelsea’s edge in results and scoring, but also Bournemouth’s growing ability to compete.

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 form in the 2026 Premier League season to date shows a mixed but slightly positive trend. Across 5 league games, they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 10 and conceding 12. At Stamford Bridge they have been more productive, with 6 goals scored and 5 conceded in 2 home fixtures, averaging 3.0 goals for and 2.5 against per home match. However, the absence of any clean sheets and an overall average of 2.4 goals conceded per game underline defensive vulnerabilities that can keep opponents like Bournemouth interested throughout the 90 minutes.

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

Last 5 Bournemouth Matches Results and Stats

Bournemouth’s form in the 2026 Premier League season to date has been defined by draws and narrow defeats. They have played 5 matches without a win, recording 3 draws and 2 losses, with 6 goals scored and 8 conceded. At home they have 3 goals for and 4 against from 3 games, while away they have scored 3 and conceded 4 in 2 outings. Like Chelsea, Bournemouth have yet to keep a clean sheet this season, but they rarely collapse, conceding on average 1.6 goals per match and typically staying within one goal of their opponents.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical head-to-head record and current-season numbers frame this as a match where Chelsea hold the advantage but cannot expect an easy afternoon. Historically, Chelsea have 3 wins and 2 draws from 5 meetings in this data set, with a 7-5 goal edge and strong home results at Stamford Bridge. Yet Bournemouth have drawn each of the last three fixtures listed, twice away and once at home, showing they can frustrate Chelsea and recover from setbacks. In 2026 league play, Chelsea’s attack has been more potent, but their defensive record is leaky; Bournemouth, meanwhile, remain winless but competitive, drawing most of their matches and keeping scorelines tight. Overall, the trends lean slightly towards Chelsea, especially at home, but the pattern of recent draws and both teams’ defensive frailties suggest another closely contested Premier League encounter is likely.

Chelsea vs Bournemouth H2H Statistics updated on 5 October 2026.