Match report
Chelsea Defeats Watford 2-1 in Premier League Clash
Chelsea
2–1
FT
Watford
May 22, 2022
Chelsea held off Watford to secure a crucial victory in the Premier League. Kevin Kampl's early goal set Chelsea ahead, followed by Watford briefly equalizing through Danny Gosling before Ross Barkley sealed the win late into stoppage time.
Key Facts
- • Chelsea defeated Watford 2-1 at Stamford Bridge.
- • Kevin Kampl scored Chelsea's opening goal in the 11th minute, assisted by Kenedy.
- • Danny Gosling equalized for Watford with a goal in the 87th minute, assisted by Almen Abdi Masina.
- • Ross Barkley sealed the win for Chelsea with a stoppage-time goal, his first Premier League goal this season.
Lineups
Chelsea
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 16 É. Mendy (G)
- 6 Thiago Silva (D)
- 28 Azpilicueta (D)
- 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
- 24 R. James (M)
- 17 Saúl (M)
- 7 N. Kanté (M)
- 22 H. Ziyech (F)
- 23 Kenedy (M)
- 19 M. Mount (F)
- 29 K. Havertz (F)
Substitutes
- 31 M. Sarr
- 18 R. Barkley
- 21 B. Chilwell
- 14 T. Chalobah
- 1 Kepa
- 10 C. Pulisic
- 12 R. Loftus-Cheek
- 9 R. Lukaku
- 5 Jorginho
Watford
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 26 D. Bachmann (G)
- 27 C. Kabasele (D)
- 21 Kiko Femenía (D)
- 14 H. Kamara (D)
- 22 Samir (D)
- 19 M. Sissoko (M)
- 8 T. Cleverley (M)
- 12 K. Sema (F)
- 39 E. Kayembe (M)
- 7 J. King (F)
- 10 João Pedro (F)
Substitutes
- 29 J. Hernández
- 11 A. Masina
- 16 D. Gosling
- 31 F. Sierralta
- 5 W. Troost-Ekong
- 34 K. Baah
- 35 R. Elliot
- 2 J. Ngakia
- 15 C. Cathcart
Timeline
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11' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalK. Havertz · Assist: Kenedy -
59' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1Off: Kenedy · On: Malang Sarr -
65' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2Off: Antonio Rüdiger · On: R. Barkley -
72' Watford subst · Substitution 1Off: Joshua King · On: Cucho Hernandez -
78' Watford subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Kamara · On: A. Masina -
82' Watford subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Kayembe · On: D. Gosling -
87' Watford Goal · Normal GoalD. Gosling · Assist: A. Masina -
89' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3Off: Mason Mount · On: B. Chilwell -
90'+1 Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalR. Barkley · Assist: R. James
Match Stats
| Stat | Chelsea | Watford |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | 74% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 8 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 734 | 281 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 2 |
| Possession | 72% | 28% |
| Accurate Passes | 665 | 209 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Chelsea took an early lead when Kenedy's assist led to Kevin Kampl's goal at 11 minutes.
- ▸ Watford fought back and equalized with Danny Gosling's goal in the 87th minute, keeping hopes alive for a comeback.
- ▸ Ross Barkley delivered a decisive blow in stoppage time, scoring Chelsea’s second goal that secured their victory.