Chelsea to host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Oct. 24
Chelsea will play Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, Oct. 24, with kickoff at 18:30 and live coverage on Canal+ Foot.
Key points
- Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso will use a 3‑4‑2‑1 formation, featuring M. Penders, L. Colwill, M. Lacroix, J. Acheampong, J. Hato, J. Henderson, M. Caicedo, Pedro Neto, Geovany Quenda, C. Palmer and M. Rogers.
- Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi will field a 4‑2‑3‑1 lineup with A. Kinský, A. Robertson, M. van de Ven, J. van Hecke, A. Gray, S. Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, M. Tel, J. Maddison, M. Kudus and Omar Marmoush.
- Chelsea entered the game after back‑to‑back wins over Bournemouth and Everton, with the latter a 2‑0 victory that moved them into the top four.
- Tottenham won 3‑1 over Coventry, moving them out of the relegation zone and into 16th place.
- The match adds to a season where Chelsea sit in the top four while Tottenham remain in the lower half of the table.
Match details
Premier League round eight sees Chelsea face Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026. Kick‑off is scheduled for 18:30, with live coverage on CANAL+ FOOT.
Managers and line‑ups
Chelsea are coached by Xabi Alonso, who has selected a 3‑4‑2‑1 formation featuring M. Penders, L. Colwill, M. Lacroix, J. Acheampong, J. Hato, J. Henderson, M. Caicedo, Pedro Neto, Geovany Quenda, C. Palmer and M. Rogers.
Tottenham are directed by Roberto De Zerbi and will line up in a 4‑2‑3‑1 system with A. Kinský, A. Robertson, M. van de Ven, J. van Hecke, A. Gray, S. Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, M. Tel, J. Maddison, M. Kudus and Omar Marmoush.
Recent form
Chelsea entered the match after consecutive victories over Bournemouth and Everton, the latter a 2‑0 win at the Hill Dickinson Stadium that lifted Alonso’s side into the top four, three points behind third‑placed Brighton.
Under Alonso, Chelsea have won four of five matches at Stamford Bridge across all competitions this season and are averaging just shy of four goals per game.
Tottenham, after a 3‑1 win over newly promoted Coventry, moved out of the relegation zone and sit 16th in the league, one point above the bottom three and three points short of the top half.
League context
The fixture adds to a season in which Chelsea sit in the top four while Tottenham remain in the lower half of the table.
Your questions, answered
What time does the Chelsea vs Tottenham match start?
The match starts at 18:30 on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Who is coaching Chelsea for this match?
Chelsea is coached by Xabi Alonso.
What formation will Tottenham use?
Tottenham will use a 4‑2‑3‑1 system.
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