Match report

Chelsea Defeats West Brom 1-0 in Premier League Clash

West Brom
West Brom
0–1
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
May 12, 2017

Chelsea secured a vital 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League at The Hawthorns. The Blues' win was secured by Michy Batshuayi's goal in the 82nd minute. West Brom, who struggled with discipline, saw three of their players booked, but could not find an equalizer against the resolute Chelsea defense.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: West Brom 0-1 Chelsea
  • • Goal: Michy Batshuayi (82')
  • • Assist: César Azpilicueta
  • • Yellow Cards: J. McClean (20'), S. Field (36'), Marc Wilson (71') (West Brom)
  • • Substitutions: Claudio Yacob, Nacer Chadli, Marc Wilson (West Brom), Willian, M. Batshuayi, Kurt Zouma (Chelsea)

Lineups

West Brom

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Foster (G)
  • 23 G. McAuley (D)
  • 6 J. Evans (D)
  • 2 A. Nyom (D)
  • 25 C. Dawson (D)
  • 24 D. Fletcher (M)
  • 11 C. Brunt (M)
  • 8 J. Livermore (M)
  • 14 J. McClean (M)
  • 47 S. Field (M)
  • 9 S. Rondón (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 C. Yacob
  • 22 N. Chadli
  • 12 M. Wilson
  • 4 H. Robson-Kanu
  • 7 J. Morrison
  • 13 G. Myhill
  • 45 J. Leko

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 T. Courtois (G)
  • 24 G. Cahill (D)
  • 30 David Luiz (D)
  • 28 Azpilicueta (D)
  • 3 Marcos Alonso (M)
  • 4 Fàbregas (M)
  • 15 V. Moses (M)
  • 21 N. Matić (M)
  • 10 E. Hazard (F)
  • 11 Pedro (F)
  • 19 Diego Costa (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Willian
  • 23 M. Batshuayi
  • 5 K. Zouma
  • 1 A. Begović
  • 6 N. Aké
  • 7 N. Kanté
  • 26 J. Terry

Timeline

  1. West Brom
    20' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    J. McClean
  2. West Brom
    36' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    S. Field
  3. West Brom
    51' West Brom subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Field · On: Claudio Yacob
  4. West Brom
    59' West Brom subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. McClean · On: Nacer Chadli
  5. West Brom
    64' West Brom subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. McAuley · On: Marc Wilson
  6. West Brom
    71' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    Marc Wilson
  7. Chelsea
    75' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Hazard · On: Willian
  8. Chelsea
    76' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pedro · On: M. Batshuayi
  9. Chelsea
    82' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Batshuayi · Assist: C. Azpilicueta
  10. Chelsea
    86' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Moses · On: Kurt Zouma

Match Stats

Stat West Brom Chelsea
Fouls 13 8
Pass Accuracy 74% 88%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 24
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 262 571
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 3 9
Shots on Target 2 5
Shots off Target 2 10
Possession 32% 68%
Accurate Passes 194 500
Shots Inside Box 6 13
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 1 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ West Brom's early yellow cards to McClean and Field set a defensive tone, limiting offensive play.
  • ▸ Michy Batshuayi's goal in the 82nd minute was a crucial turning point, securing Chelsea's victory and applying pressure on West Brom's backline.