Southampton vs Chelsea

Chelsea travel to Southampton on Tuesday hoping to record back-to-back victories for the first time in the Premier League this season.

Chelsea sit three points above Southampton in the Premier League table and were made to work hard in their 2-1 win over Leicester, after Conor Gallagher was shown an early red card. Southampton will be attempting to upset the odds again this evening after they took on Erik ten Hag’s expensively-assembled Manchester United side last time out. Ralph Hassenhuttl's team also have a lower win rate on Tuesdays than they do any other day of the week in the Premier League (21% - 9/44). Chelsea have scored in their last 17 Premier League away games against Southampton. Midfielder Conor Gallagher is absent from the match for Chelsea after being sent off against Leicester. Do take this with a pinch of salt as this is yet to be confirmed and the official line-ups will be announced at 6:45 pm. The Chelsea defender has played every minute of the opening four games and has taken on a slightly new role in Thomas Tuchel's side this season playing in the back three. Tonight's game promises to be a thrilling encounter. Southampton lost that one, falling to a 1-0 defeat thanks to Bruno Fernandes’ winner, but Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side equipped themselves well and will be hoping of an improved result tonight. Nevertheless, he has still managed to produce a goal and assist with the latter coming against Leicester just three days ago. [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/) travel to [Southampton](https://theathletic.com/football/team/southampton/) on Tuesday hoping to record back-to-back victories for the first time in the [Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/) this season. (Photo: Getty Images)

Chelsea travel to St. Mary's this evening, hoping to win two games in a row for the first time this season and break into the top four.

[Conor Gallagher](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/conor-gallagher/profil/spieler/488362) will sadly miss out against the Saints after his red card against Leicester, as will [N'Golo Kante](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ngolo-kante/profil/spieler/225083), who is out for four weeks with a hamstring injury. 17th October 2020 - Chelsea 3-3 Southampton (PL) 26th October 2021 - Chelsea (4) 1-1 (3) Southampton (EFL Cup) Two more strikes from Mount and Werner early in the second half put the gloss on a superb victory. 20th February 2021 - Southampton 1-1 Chelsea (PL) 2nd October 2021 - Chelsea 3-1 Southampton (PL) [Trevoh Chalobah](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/trevoh-chalobah/profil/spieler/346314) deputising for the 31-year old central defender at the weekend. 9th April 2022 - Southampton 0-6 Chelsea (PL) [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pierre-emerick-aubameyang/profil/spieler/58864) and [Wesley Fofana](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/wesley-fofana/profil/spieler/475411) the two that look the most likely to be entering the doors at Cobham in the next 24 hours. [Marcos Alonso](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/marcos-alonso/profil/spieler/112515), [Mason Mount](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mason-mount/profil/spieler/346483), [Timo Werner](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/timo-werner/profil/spieler/170527) and [Kai Havertz](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kai-havertz/profil/spieler/309400) had the game done and dusted in the opening 45. [Blues stormed to a 6-0 win](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60963798). [Thomas Tuchel](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thomas-tuchel/profil/trainer/7471) will be returning to the touchline after serving his ban against Leicester City last weekend and [Kalidou Koulibaly](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kalidou-koulibaly/profil/spieler/93128) returns from suspension after getting sent off against Leeds United.

Chelsea hope to continue their recent good record against Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium following the weekend's win over Leicester.

[Read more here](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/chelsea-southampton-reece-james-injury-24888602) [read more here](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/fixtures-results/chelsea-manchester-united-premier-league-24889562) They have analysed the team’s performances by looking at win percentages, points per game, goals scored and conceded per kick-off time. [specific to the Blues](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-news-transfers-live-pulisic-24884237?int_source=nba) [here](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/havertz-werner-chelsea-issue-tuchel-24887672) [Betfair](https://www.betfair.com/sport/football/english-premier-league/10932509)

We interrupt your regularly scheduled Silly Season programming to bring you some actual football.

Clearly, [Southampton have a plan](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F3502266%2F2022%2F08%2F13%2Fsouthampton-ralph-hasenhuttl-youth%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fweaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com%2F2022%2F8%2F30%2F23328423%2Fsouthampton-chelsea-live-stream-time-tv-channels-how-to-watch-premier-league-online). [Tottenham](https://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com). Overall, we’re unbeaten in five against Southampton in all competitions. Squad rotation will be key if we are to push for any trophies this season. Chelsea team news: Kalidou Koulibaly’s back from his one-match suspension, but now it’s Conor Gallagher’s turn to serve one. [Manchester City](https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com) academy graduates (see, it’s not just Chelsea!), goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu and midfielder Roméo Lavia.

The Premier League returns with midweek action. Who's Playing. Chelsea @ Southampton; Current Records: Chelsea 2-1-1; Southampton 1-2-1.

Chelsea 0 Southampton 1 Chelsea 3 Southampton is now 1-2-1 while Chelsea sits at 2-1-1. Southampton fell a goal short of the Red Devils, losing 1-0. Southampton lost both of their matches to Chelsea last season on scores of 1-3 and 0-6, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season.

CHELSEA will be determined to build on their gruelling win over Leicester City with a victory TONIGHT against Southampton.But the Saints will be keen.

Southampton have done it! Djenepo reads Pulisic and draws a foul from the American. Southampton 2-1 Chelsea We dug deep tonight... We will celebrate tonight.Adam Armstrong, Southampton forward Nights like this we won't forget. FULL-TIME - Southampton 2-1 Chelsea It was frustrating on Saturday [against Manchester United] we had a few chances. Chelsea are a tough opposition but the lads dug deep.

Leicester pulled one goal back and could easily have equalised, but Chelsea dug deep to hold on for an important win. It has not been the smoothest of starts to ...

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It's one of those rare matchdays where all ten Premier League fixtures are live on UK television. There's a full midweek programme across three evenings with ...

Coverage of Southampton vs Chelsea starts at 7:15 UK time on BT Sport 2. Here’s how you can tune-in to Southampton vs Chelsea live on TV and online. If you’re seeking a safe and secure VPN, we’d recommend [Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection](https://kaspersky.sjv.io/e4J3yX) for streaming top sport. You can read our guide to the You’ll need an active BT Sport subscription in order to watch the games. Meanwhile, Southampton have another home game just three days after falling to a 1-0 defeat to Manchester United.

Chelsea will look to stay within reach of the pack of the clubs currently leading the Premier League when the Blues travel to St. Mary's to take on ...

Thomas Tuchel has been forced into a formational change, switching to a 4-3-3 after the late absence of Reece James due to illness. He's dispossessed at first, but the ball sticks in the ground, and Sterling recovers to hit the loose ball home. It's an incredible accomplishment to stay with a top club that long, and the Spaniard earns yet another milestone appearances with today's spot-start in place of Reece James. A late illness sees Reece James miss out, forcing Thomas Tuchel into a formational change, but it's Hakim Ziyech — rumored to be on his way out of the club — who's chosen as the additional attacker, with Pulisic still stuck on the bench. The England international chooses to go by himself, and his hesitation sees Bella-Kotchap produce a stunning tackle to keep Sterling from even having a hit. The Southampton defense is carved to pieces by Mount and Havertz, with the former finding Sterling at the top edge of the six-yard box. Azpilicueta puts a dangerous change out for a corner, and Saints take advantage of the set-piece. Sterling wins a foul and makes his way gingerly to his feet, but there's no further punishment for the Saints captain. Armstrong is left all along in the center of the 18-yard box, and his finish is a simple one as he collects the cross from Perraud and deposits it moments before halftime. On the first, he nips the ball off Azpilicueta but fails to take the split-second shot, and his pull-back for arriving reinforcements is blocked. Mary's to take on Southampton in their fifth match of the campaign. 49th min: It's been a frenetic start to the second-half.

Southampton host Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium on Tuesday with the visitors hoping to kick on after a topsy-turvy start to the season.

Lavia’s first professional goal (below video) was a spectacular strike from outside the area (making him the first player born in 2004 or later to score a Premier League goal), Gavin Bazunu is settling in nicely as a 20-year-old starter in goal and Armel Bella-Kotchap is a raw, unrefined gazelle of a center back who’s only going to improve rapidly. A week and a half after being hammered 3-0 by Leeds, Chelsea were again unable to create scoring chances despite holding 67 percent possession in the game. Southampton vs Chelsea recap: Saints erased an early deficit to beat the Blues 2-1 at St.

Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta (left) and team-mates look frustrated after Southampton's Adam Armstrong Chelsea's defence were exposed all too often against ...

Mateo Kovacic – Was given plenty of half-time instructions, including from Tuchel, after Chelsea’s poor end to the first half. Kai Havertz – Squandered a half-chance when Chelsea led 1-0, and headed well over when getting ahead of Walker-Peters. Was caught between shooting and playing it over to Havertz moments later, but was eventually tackled by Bella-Kotchap, although it was not long before Sterling tapped in for the lead. At least Kovacic was on the bench, which Jorginho eventually made his way to when replaced in the second half. Came off at half-time, and footage showed him with an ice pack on his right knee on the bench in the second half. Cesar Azpilicueta – With Reece James ill and not in the matchday squad, Chelsea’s club captain started from the off, and it was his half-clearance which Lavia latched onto for the equaliser. Mohamed Elyounoussi – Early tester for Mendy, and showed great hustle early in the second half to frustrate Kovacic as Southampton sought to preserve their lead. Romeo Lavia – Scored the first goal of his senior career when quickly composing himself on the edge of the area and firing in an effort too strong for Mendy to keep out. Enjoyed his time attacking, however, with Azpilicueta a target to expose. Romain Perraud – Replacing Moussa Djenepo, his efforts to deny Sterling midway through the first half were in vain. They have fun working hard, they have fun running a lot and, when the moment comes, they have fun scoring goals. In doing so, Lavia became the first player born in 2004 to score a Premier League goal.

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[elsewhere](https://www.livesoccertv.com/match/4354912/southampton-vs-chelsea/) Youngster Harvey Vale is recalled as well, in place of Callum Hudson-Odoi who has gone out on loan. Unfortunately, we will be without Reece James, who’s fallen ill and thus missed the trip.

Chelsea suffered their second defeat of the young Premier League season after giving up an early lead to go down 2-1 to Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium on Tuesday. Raheem Sterling put Chelsea in front in the 23rd minute with his third goal in two ...

The goal marked the first time a player born in 2004 had scored in the Premier League. [Raheem Sterling](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/156366/Raheem-Sterling) put Chelsea in front in the 23rd minute with his third goal in two games but Southampton leveled within five minutes with a spectacular strike from 18-year-old [Romeo Lavia](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/308217/Romeo-Lavia). [Manchester City](/soccer/team?id=382) made no mistake. In first-half stoppage time the home side took a lead they would not relinquish courtesy of a deflected effort from [Adam Armstrong](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/194116/Adam-Armstrong). "We struggled to find answers and find the way back if things don't go in our direction." Yet Chelsea began the game brightly and could have taken an even earlier lead.

Chelsea will look to stay within reach of the pack of the clubs currently leading the Premier League when the Blues travel to St. Mary's to take on ...

That leaves the Chelsea midfield again in flux, as Tuchel looks to find a partner for Jorginho in the middle. He's dispossessed at first, but the ball sticks in the ground, and Sterling recovers to hit the loose ball home. It's an incredible accomplishment to stay with a top club that long, and the Spaniard earns yet another milestone appearances with today's spot-start in place of Reece James. The England international chooses to go by himself, and his hesitation sees Bella-Kotchap produce a stunning tackle to keep Sterling from even having a hit. The Southampton defense is carved to pieces by Mount and Havertz, with the former finding Sterling at the top edge of the six-yard box. Sterling wins a foul and makes his way gingerly to his feet, but there's no further punishment for the Saints captain. Azpilicueta puts a dangerous change out for a corner, and Saints take advantage of the set-piece. On the first, he nips the ball off Azpilicueta but fails to take the split-second shot, and his pull-back for arriving reinforcements is blocked. Armstrong is left all along in the center of the 18-yard box, and his finish is a simple one as he collects the cross from Perraud and deposits it moments before halftime. He's positioned on the line next to Mendy, and he stops a free header to Salisu. 56th min: Chelsea want a penalty as Perraud brings down Sterling in the penalty area, but Michael Oliver waves play on. Ziyech is fouled by Djepo on the touchline to give the Blues a free-kick.