Chelsea 2020/21 Premier League campaign – Important dates and fixtures
Chelsea figured out their 2020/21 Premier League fixtures in the announcement made by the Premier League today.
The Blues kick-off their campaign with a visit to Brighton & Hove Albion on 14th September. It represents a tricky but manageable first game after that could potentially be a busy summer window.
Frank Lampard’s team returns to Stamford Bridge five days later for their first home game of the season. The clash against Liverpool is a mouth-watering one that could see Timo Werner make his home bow.
With the Reds trumping us twice last season, we now have an early opportunity to lay down the gauntlet. The return leg will be played at Anfield on the 20th of March.
Major London derbies
We face off against arch-rivals Arsenal at the Emirates on Boxing day. The return leg will take place on May 12th in what is our penultimate home game of the campaign.
Chelsea faces off against Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham on 28th November at home. The return fixture will be played on 3rd February. We completed the double over them last season and can hopefully repeat it this time around.
Other London Derbies
The Blues face off against West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on the 19th of December. Conversely we will be travelling to the London Stadium on 24th April.
The first London derby of the season will be against Crystal Palace at home on 3rd October. We consequently face them in the return fixture on 10 April.
Former Chelsea star Scott Parker’s Fulham will welcome us to Craven Cottage of 16 January. The Cottagers will visit the Bridge on 1st May.
The Manchester giants
The Blues face off against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on 2nd January at the Bridge. We eventually travel to the Etihad on 8th May.
Having snapped his losing streak against Ole Gunnar Solskajer in the FA Cup semifinals, Frank Lampard will next face off against the Norwegian at Old Trafford on 24 October.
The Red Devils will return to Stamford Bridge to play the reverse fixture on 27 February. With a stronger squad at his disposal, Lampard can set the record straight this season.
Former Blues
Leicester City managed by former Chelsea coach Brendan Rodgers established themselves as a formidable outfit last season. We face them at the King Power Stadium on 12 January.
The Foxes are also our last opponents at home this season. The fixture is scheduled for 15th May. It remains to be seen which side in Blue Ben Chilwell chooses to represent.
Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton side will face off against us at Goodison Park on 12th December. The Italian will return to the Bridge in the return fixture on 6th March.
New teams on the block
Apart from Fulham, Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion are the other two teams who gaiend promotion from the Championship.
Marcelo Bielsa’s side will travel to Stamford Bridge on 5 December. We eventually visit Elland Road on 13th March to cap off the return tie.
Given the tension between the Argentine and Lampard during his time at Deby County, it promises to be an intriguing fixture.
Meanwhile Chelsea face West Brom on 26th September at the Hawthorns and on 3rd April at home.
Post Champions League fixtures
The Champions League group stage fixtures are set to be held from October to December. (h/t Chelsea FC)
In the aftermath of these matches we face Sheffield United, Tottenham and Leeds at home. Manchester United, Burnley and Everton are the remaining three fixtures, all away.
Festive fixtures
The congestion of fixures during December is a make or break moment in the season for various teams. Chelsea has been handed a tricky set of games this time around.
We start off the month with games against Leeds, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton. This is followed up with a clash against West Ham on the 19th before facing Arsenal on Boxing Day.
We then face Aston Villa before meeting Manchester City just after New Years day.
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Chelsea 2020/21 Premier League Fixture List
| Mon 14 Sep | Brighton and Hove Albion | Away |
| Sat 19 Sep | Liverpool | Home |
| Sat 26 Sep | West Bromwich Albion | Away |
| Sat 3 Oct | Crystal Palace | Home |
| Sat 17 Oct | Southampton | Home |
| Sat 24 Oct | Manchester United | Away |
| Sat 31 Oct | Burnley | Away |
| Sat 7 Nov | Sheffield United | Home |
| Sat 21 Nov | Newcastle United | Away |
| Sat 28 Nov | Tottenham Hotspur | Home |
| Sat 5 Dec | Leeds United | Home |
| Sat 12 Dec | Everton | Away |
| Tue 15 Dec | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Away |
| Sat 19 Dec | West Ham United | Home |
| Sat 26 Dec | Arsenal | Away |
| Mon 28 Dec | Aston Villa | Home |
| Sat 2 Jan | Manchester City | Home |
| Tue 12 Jan | Leicester City | Away |
| Sat 16 Jan | Fulham | Away |
| Wed 27 Jan | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Home |
| Sat 30 Jan | Burnley | Home |
| Wed 3 Feb | Tottenham Hotspur | Away |
| Sat 6 Feb | Sheffield United | Away |
| Sat 13 Feb | Newcastle United | Home |
| Sat 20 Feb | Southampton | Away |
| Sat 27 Feb | Manchester United | Home |
| Sat 6 Mar | Everton | Home |
| Sat 13 Mar | Leeds United | Away |
| Sat 20 Mar | Liverpool | Away |
| Sat 3 Apr | West Bromwich Albion | Home |
| Sat 10 Apr | Crystal Palace | Away |
| Sat 17 Apr | Brighton & Hove Albion | Home |
| Sat 24 Apr | West Ham United | Away |
| Sat 1 May | Fulham | Home |
| Sat 8 May | Manchester City | Away |
| Wed 12 May | Arsenal | Home |
| Sat 15 May | Leicester City | Home |
| Sun 23 May | Aston Villa | Away |