Match report

Chelsea Draws with Leicester 1-1 in Premier League Clash

Chelsea
Chelsea
1–1
FT
Leicester
Leicester
May 19, 2022

Chelsea managed to hold off Leicester for a well-fought draw of 1-1 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Thursday, May 19th. James Maddison opened the scoring early but Marcos Alonso equalized before halftime.

Key Facts

  • • James Maddison scored for Leicester in the 6th minute.
  • • Marcos Alonso equalized for Chelsea in the 35th minute.
  • • N'Golo Kanté received a yellow card for persistent fouling at the 47th minute.
  • • Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Rüdiger were also cautioned for their teams with yellow cards.

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 É. Mendy (G)
  • 6 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 3 Marcos Alonso (M)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 14 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 24 R. James (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 7 N. Kanté (M)
  • 22 H. Ziyech (F)
  • 10 C. Pulisic (F)
  • 9 R. Lukaku (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Azpilicueta
  • 12 R. Loftus-Cheek
  • 29 K. Havertz
  • 23 Kenedy
  • 1 Kepa
  • 19 M. Mount
  • 17 Saúl
  • 18 R. Barkley
  • 31 M. Sarr

Leicester

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 6 J. Evans (D)
  • 18 D. Amartey (D)
  • 27 T. Castagne (M)
  • 33 L. Thomas (M)
  • 3 W. Fofana (D)
  • 24 N. Mendy (M)
  • 10 J. Maddison (M)
  • 22 K. Dewsbury-Hall (M)
  • 9 J. Vardy (F)
  • 14 K. Ịheanachọ (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 H. Barnes
  • 17 Ayoze Pérez
  • 11 M. Albrighton
  • 37 A. Lookman
  • 29 P. Daka
  • 21 Ricardo Pereira
  • 4 Ç. Söyüncü
  • 12 D. Ward
  • 20 H. Choudhury

Timeline

  1. Leicester
    6' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Maddison
  2. Chelsea
    35' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Marcos Alonso · Assist: R. James
  3. Chelsea
    47' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    N'Golo Kanté

    Persistent fouling

  4. Chelsea
    59' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    R. Lukaku

    Foul

  5. Leicester
    63' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Iheanacho · On: H. Barnes
  6. Leicester
    64' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    J. Evans

    Foul

  7. Chelsea
    66' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Antonio Rüdiger

    Foul

  8. Chelsea
    72' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Pulisic · On: C. Azpilicueta
  9. Chelsea
    72' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N'Golo Kanté · On: R. Loftus-Cheek
  10. Chelsea
    78' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Lukaku · On: K. Havertz
  11. Leicester
    78' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Vardy · On: A. Perez
  12. Chelsea
    85' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    J. Filho

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Leicester
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 93% 79%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 2
Corners 6 0
Total Passes 741 360
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 7 0
Shots on Target 7 1
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 68% 32%
Accurate Passes 689 283
Shots Inside Box 9 0
Saves 0 6
Shots Outside Box 10 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Maddison put Leicester ahead, which was crucial in building momentum early on in the game.
  • ▸ Alonso's equalizer before halftime shifted the game back into equilibrium and maintained Chelsea's composure.