FT Chelsea 3 - 1
Southampton
Commentary:
90+6' Chelsea with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+6' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: Chelsea: 62%, Southampton: 38%.
90+5' Moussa Djenepo from Southampton is booked after several commited fouls.
90+5' Dangerous challenge by Moussa Djenepo from Southampton. Cesar Azpilicueta on the receiving end of that.
90+4' Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Moussa Djenepo
90+4' A chance opens up as Mason Mount from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area...
90+4' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
90+4' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Mohammed Salisu from Southampton trips Timo Werner
90+2' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Mohamed Elyounoussi relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Mason Mount puts in a cross...
90+1' Mohammed Salisu from Southampton receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Dangerous challenge by Mohammed Salisu from Southampton. Timo Werner on the receiving end of that.
90' Ball possession: Chelsea: 59%, Southampton: 41%.
89' G O O O A A A L - Ben Chilwell reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!89' CROSSBAR! Cesar Azpilicueta misses a clear chance as his shot hits the crossbar! That was a sitter!
89' Romelu Lukaku sees a huge opportunity go begging as his shot hits the post!
89' Mason Mount from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box.
89' Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
89' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Mohammed Salisu relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Timo Werner puts in a cross...
88' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' Goal kick for Southampton.
87' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Nathan Redmond is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed Elyounoussi in a tactical substitution.
87' Goal kick for Southampton.
86' Romelu Lukaku sends a shot inches wide. Close!
86' Moussa Djenepo could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
85' Ball possession: Chelsea: 59%, Southampton: 41%.
84' Chelsea managed to score the decisive goal in the dying minutes of the game!
84' Cesar Azpilicueta provided the assist for the goal.
84' G O O O A A A L - Timo Werner scores with the left foot!84' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box.
84' Ross Barkley puts in a cross...
84' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
83' Goal kick for Southampton.
83' Ruben Loftus-Cheek is leaving the field to be replaced by Ross Barkley in a tactical substitution.
82' Timo Werner from Chelsea crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
82' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
82' Oriol Romeu clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
82' Cesar Azpilicueta puts in a cross...
81' Good effort by Mason Mount as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
81' Ben Chilwell of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
80' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Ball possession: Chelsea: 58%, Southampton: 42%.
80' Southampton are trying to create something here.
79' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' Safe hands from Alex McCarthy as he comes out and claims the ball
78' Trevoh Chalobah puts in a cross...
78' A shot by Antonio Ruediger is blocked.
78' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
77' SENT OFF! - After a serious foul James Ward-Prowse is dismissed!
77' RED CARD! - After reviewing the game, the referee decides to change the originally given yellow card for James Ward-Prowse from Southampton to a red card.
75' Ball possession: Chelsea: 56%, Southampton: 44%.
75' VAR - CARD ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card situation.
74' The card for James Ward-Prowse from Southampton was disallowed via VAR intervention
74' Reckless challenge there. James Ward-Prowse commits a rough foul on Jorginho
74' The referee signals a free kick as Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton trips Cesar Azpilicueta
73' Nathan Tella is leaving the field to be replaced by Moussa Djenepo in a tactical substitution.
73' Mateo Kovacic is leaving the field to be replaced by Jorginho in a tactical substitution.
73' The referee signals a free kick as Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea trips Ibrahima Diallo
72' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
72' Southampton are in control of the ball.
72' Alex McCarthy from Southampton makes a great save.
72' Timo Werner has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
72' Great skill from Timo Werner as he dribbles past his opponents
72' Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
71' Goal kick for Southampton.
70' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
70' Safe hands from Edouard Mendy as he comes out and claims the ball
70' Oh no. From a promising position Adam Armstrong from Southampton miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
70' Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
70' Ball possession: Chelsea: 55%, Southampton: 45%.
70' Thiago Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Nathan Tella puts in a cross...
69' The referee signals a free kick as Valentino Livramento from Southampton trips Ben Chilwell
69' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Nathan Tella comes back onto the field.
68' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Goal kick for Southampton.
67' The game is restarted.
67' Nathan Tella is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
66' Nathan Tella is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
66' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
66' Ben Chilwell sees his shot deflected off target
66' Mason Mount puts in a cross...
65' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Ball possession: Chelsea: 54%, Southampton: 46%.
65' Callum Hudson-Odoi is leaving the field to be replaced by Mason Mount in a tactical substitution.
64' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the left.
64' Adam Armstrong sees his shot deflected off target
63' Adam Armstrong from Southampton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
63' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
62' James Ward-Prowse is penalised for pushing Mateo Kovacic.
62' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
61' G O O O A A A L - James Ward-Prowse from Southampton puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Edouard Mendy chose the wrong side.60' Ball possession: Chelsea: 53%, Southampton: 47%.
60' PENALTY - Ben Chilwell from Chelsea concedes a penalty for tripping Valentino Livramento.
60' Great skill from Valentino Livramento as he dribbles past his opponents
59' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
58' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but Alex McCarthy comes out to smother the ball.
56' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Thiago Silva from Chelsea receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
55' Dangerous challenge by Thiago Silva from Chelsea. Nathan Redmond on the receiving end of that.
55' Ball possession: Chelsea: 52%, Southampton: 48%.
55' Goal kick for Southampton.
54' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
54' Mateo Kovacic puts in a cross...
54' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
54' Timo Werner from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
53' Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
53' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
52' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
51' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Nathan Tella from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
51' Oriol Romeu of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
51' Ball possession: Chelsea: 52%, Southampton: 48%.
50' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Good effort by Timo Werner as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
48' Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
48' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Southampton are in control of the ball.
47' There is heavy rain falling on the pitch.
46' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Theo Walcott is leaving the field to be replaced by Ibrahima Diallo in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' Chelsea has been the better team in this half
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4' Ball possession: Chelsea: 53%, Southampton: 47%.
45+3' A chance opens up as Timo Werner from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area...
45+3' Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+3' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+2' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+2' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+1' Nathan Tella from Southampton makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' Nathan Tella from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
45+1' Adam Armstrong of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
45' Southampton are trying to create something here.
45' Ball possession: Chelsea: 55%, Southampton: 45%.
44' The referee is not having the complaints from Thomas Tuchel who is given a yellow card for dissent
44' The referee signals a free kick as Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea trips Kyle Walker-Peters
44' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Chelsea is revoked due to a previously committed foul.
43' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
41' G O O O O A A A L! Chelsea score! Timo Werner is on the scoresheet.
41' Callum Hudson-Odoi puts in a cross...
41' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
41' Great defending by Jan Bednarek from Southampton to prevent his team conceding a goal.
41' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
41' Could be a good chance here as Antonio Ruediger from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
41' Chelsea start a counter attack.
40' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Ball possession: Chelsea: 56%, Southampton: 44%.
39' The referee signals a free kick as Ben Chilwell from Chelsea trips Theo Walcott
39' Mohammed Salisu relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Callum Hudson-Odoi puts in a cross...
38' A shot by Timo Werner is blocked.
38' Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
38' Timo Werner of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
38' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' Dangerous challenge by Adam Armstrong from Southampton. Thiago Silva on the receiving end of that.
36' Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea is ruled offside.
36' Could be a good chance here as Antonio Ruediger from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
36' Antonio Ruediger from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
36' Chelsea start a counter attack.
36' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Ball possession: Chelsea: 55%, Southampton: 45%.
35' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nathan Tella
34' Oriol Romeu from Southampton receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
34' Dangerous challenge by Oriol Romeu from Southampton. Mateo Kovacic on the receiving end of that.
34' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
34' A chance presents itself to Theo Walcott from Southampton but his header goes wide
33' Kyle Walker-Peters puts in a cross...
33' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
32' Dangerous challenge by Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea. Nathan Redmond on the receiving end of that.
32' Oriol Romeu relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Timo Werner puts in a cross...
31' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Southampton are in control of the ball.
30' Ball possession: Chelsea: 53%, Southampton: 47%.
30' Good effort by Ben Chilwell as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
29' Could be a good chance here as Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
29' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the right.
29' Timo Werner from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
29' Kyle Walker-Peters from Southampton makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29' Nathan Redmond of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
28' Trevoh Chalobah relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Kyle Walker-Peters puts in a cross...
28' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Nathan Redmond from Southampton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
27' Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
26' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Ben Chilwell has a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind for a corner kick by the keeper!
26' Some neat football here as Ben Chilwell from Chelsea plays a 1-2 with Mateo Kovacic.
26' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Ball possession: Chelsea: 57%, Southampton: 43%.
25' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Jan Bednarek is penalised for pushing Callum Hudson-Odoi.
24' Dangerous challenge by James Ward-Prowse from Southampton. Ben Chilwell on the receiving end of that.
23' The referee signals a free kick as Ben Chilwell from Chelsea trips Theo Walcott
23' Southampton plays a short goal kick.
23' Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
22' A shot by Timo Werner is blocked.
22' Ruben Loftus-Cheek of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
22' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
21' James Ward-Prowse sends a shot inches wide. Close!
21' Theo Walcott of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
21' Kyle Walker-Peters of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
21' A shot from Adam Armstrong takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
20' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
20' Ball possession: Chelsea: 55%, Southampton: 45%.
20' The referee signals a free kick as Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea trips Nathan Tella
20' Goal kick for Southampton.
19' A chance presents itself to Antonio Ruediger from Chelsea but his header goes wide
19' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
18' Timo Werner from Chelsea sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
18' Could be a good chance here as Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
18' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Southampton are in control of the ball.
17' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' The referee signals a free kick as Nathan Redmond from Southampton trips Ruben Loftus-Cheek
15' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
15' Ball possession: Chelsea: 57%, Southampton: 43%.
14' Theo Walcott goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
14' Ruben Loftus-Cheek relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' James Ward-Prowse from Southampton swings in the corner from the right.
14' Theo Walcott from Southampton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
14' Adam Armstrong of Southampton passes the ball to a team mate.
13' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Southampton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Jan Bednarek relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
11' A shot by Romelu Lukaku is blocked.
11' Cesar Azpilicueta puts in a cross...
11' The game is restarted.
10' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
10' The referee signals a free kick as Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea trips Kyle Walker-Peters
10' Ball possession: Chelsea: 58%, Southampton: 42%.
10' Southampton are in control of the ball.
9' Ruben Loftus-Cheek provided the assist for the goal.
9' G O O O O A A A L - Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea heads the ball from close range into the net.9' Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea heads the ball to a team mate.
9' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
8' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
8' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Goal kick for Southampton.
6' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Chelsea: 50%, Southampton: 50%.
5' Nathan Redmond relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Ben Chilwell from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
5' Timo Werner forces a good save from Alex McCarthy who turns the ball behind for a corner!
5' Could be a good chance here as Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
4' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
3' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
3' Valentino Livramento from Southampton crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
3' The referee signals a free kick as Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea trips Theo Walcott
2' A chance opens up as Oriol Romeu from Southampton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
2' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Southampton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
1' Southampton kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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