Match report
Chelsea Defeats West Ham 3-2 in Premier League Thriller
Chelsea
3–2
FT
West Ham
Jan 31, 2026
Chelsea staged a remarkable comeback to defeat West Ham 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in a thrilling Premier League encounter. Jarrod Bowen and Chris Summerville put West Ham ahead, but goals from João Pedro, Marcos Cucurella, and Eduardo Fernandez ensured Chelsea's victory.
Key Facts
- • Chelsea 3-2 West Ham (Premier League)
- • Jarrod Bowen scored in the 7th minute for West Ham
- • Chris Summerville added a second goal for West Ham at 36 minutes
- • João Pedro netted Chelsea's first goal at 57 minutes
- • Marcos Cucurella equalized with his goal at 70 minutes
- • Eduardo Fernandez scored the winning goal in stoppage time
Lineups
Chelsea
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 R. Sanchez (G)
- 27 M. Gusto (D)
- 23 T. Chalobah (D)
- 5 B. Badiashile (D)
- 21 J. Hato (D)
- 25 M. Caicedo (M)
- 11 J. Gittens (M)
- 10 C. Palmer (M)
- 8 E. Fernandez (M)
- 49 A. Garnacho (M)
- 9 L. Delap (F)
Substitutes
- 28 T. Sharman-Lowe
- 24 R. James
- 34 J. Acheampong
- 29 W. Fofana
- 3 M. Cucurella
- 17 Andrey Santos
- 7 P. Neto
- 20 Joao Pedro
- 38 M. Guiu
West Ham
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 23 A. Areola (G)
- 29 A. Wan-Bissaka (D)
- 15 K. Mavropanos (D)
- 25 J. Todibo (D)
- 12 M. Diouf (D)
- 20 J. Bowen (M)
- 28 T. Soucek (M)
- 18 M. Fernandes (M)
- 7 C. Summerville (M)
- 19 Pablo (F)
- 11 T. Castellanos (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Hermansen
- 2 K. Walker-Peters
- 3 M. Kilman
- 9 C. Wilson
- 17 A. Traore
- 27 S. Magassa
- 30 O. Scarles
- 32 F. Potts
- 55 M. Kante
Timeline
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7' West Ham Goal · Normal GoalJarrod Bowen · Assist: A. Wan-Bissaka -
26' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Gittens · On: P. Neto -
36' West Ham Goal · Normal GoalC. Summerville · Assist: A. Wan-Bissaka -
46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Badiashile · On: W. Fofana -
46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Hato · On: M. Cucurella -
46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Garnacho · On: João Pedro -
57' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalJoão Pedro · Assist: W. Fofana -
66' West Ham subst · Substitution 1Off: Pablo · On: Max Kilman -
70' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalM. Cucurella -
76' West Ham subst · Substitution 2Off: Valentín Castellanos · On: C. Wilson -
81' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Gusto · On: R. James -
81' West Ham subst · Substitution 3Off: Jarrod Bowen · On: Adama Traoré -
81' West Ham subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Diouf · On: O. Scarles -
85' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardM. CaicedoFoul
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90'+4 West Ham Card · Yellow CardO. ScarlesFoul
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90'+10 West Ham Var · Card upgradeJ. Todibo -
90'+11 West Ham Card · Red CardJ. TodiboViolent conduct
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90' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalE. Fernandez · Assist: João Pedro
Match Stats
| Stat | Chelsea | West Ham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 68% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 11 |
| Corners | 9 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 721 | 300 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 6 |
| xG | 2.70 | 1.12 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | 71% | 29% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 644 | 205 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ João Pedro's goal at 57 minutes changed the momentum, sparking Chelsea's comeback
- ▸ West Ham was reduced to ten men with a red card for J. Todibo late in stoppage time, allowing Chelsea to secure their third consecutive victory