Match report

Chelsea Defeats Watford 2-1 in Premier League Clash

Chelsea
Chelsea
2–1
FT
Watford
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

  1. Chelsea
    11' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Havertz · Assist: Kenedy
  2. Chelsea
    59' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kenedy · On: Malang Sarr
  3. Chelsea
    65' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Antonio Rüdiger · On: R. Barkley
  4. Watford
    72' Watford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joshua King · On: Cucho Hernandez
  5. Watford
    78' Watford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Kamara · On: A. Masina
  6. Watford
    82' Watford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Kayembe · On: D. Gosling
  7. Watford
    87' Watford Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Gosling · Assist: A. Masina
  8. Chelsea
    89' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mason Mount · On: B. Chilwell
  9. Chelsea
    90'+1 Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    R. 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.