Fulham vs Chelsea: match statistics
Chelsea displays slightly better away form with a 40% win rate on the road and a higher average of goals scored (1.8 vs 1.7). The visitors sit in 5th place in the table, significantly higher than Fulham in 11th, indicating their overall superiority this season. Chelsea dominates possession (57% vs 53%) and boasts a better shots on target ratio away from home (4.7 vs 3.5 for Fulham at home). Recent form for both teams is similar (Fulham: 1.6 PPG, Chelsea: 1.2 PPG); however, Chelsea has a superior goal difference on the road (+7) compared to Fulham at home (+5). Expected xG also favors the visitors (1.48 vs 1.41), suggesting greater offensive efficiency. Considering all statistics, Chelsea holds a slight edge, though the match promises to be tight with the possibility of a draw.
Fulham vs Chelsea: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Fulham played against Chelsea in Premier League (England). The game was played on January 7, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Fulham has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Chelsea has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Fulham scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.45. Chelsea scores 1.65 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Fulham's games and 60% of Chelsea's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 60%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chelsea has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.34 per game. Fulham takes 11.8 shots per game, while Chelsea takes 13.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Fulham leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Chelsea leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.95 after halftime.
When the teams score
Fulham's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Chelsea, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Chelsea displays slightly better away form with a 40% win rate on the road and a higher average of goals scored (1.8 vs 1.7). The visitors sit in 5th place in the table, significantly higher than Fulham in 11th, indicating their overall superiority this season. Chelsea dominates possession (57% vs 53%) and boasts a better shots on target ratio away from home (4.7 vs 3.5 for Fulham at home). Recent form for both teams is similar (Fulham: 1.6 PPG, Chelsea: 1.2 PPG); however, Chelsea has a superior goal difference on the road (+7) compared to Fulham at home (+5). Expected xG also favors the visitors (1.48 vs 1.41), suggesting greater offensive efficiency. Considering all statistics, Chelsea holds a slight edge, though the match promises to be tight with the possibility of a draw.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Fulham | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Fulham is 83% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Fulham · 1.2 pts / game - Chelsea
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Chelsea is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Fulham · 1.65 goals / game - Chelsea
Chelsea is 32% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.45 goals / game - Fulham · 1.1 goals / game - Chelsea
Fulham scores in 85% of games (17 of 20 meczów), while Chelsea keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 meczów).
Chelsea scores in 90% of games (18 of 20 meczów), while Fulham keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Fulham
Over / Under - Chelsea
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Chelsea is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - Fulham · 1.55 pts / game - Chelsea
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Fulham - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Chelsea - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Fulham
Chelsea
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Fulham | Liga | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.85 | 2.79 | • 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 55% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 26% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 72% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 95% | 80% | ▼ 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Fulham's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Chelsea. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Fulham vs Chelsea?
The Premier League match finished Fulham 2:1 Chelsea. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Fulham vs Chelsea?
Fulham score 1.40 goals per game on average and Chelsea 1.65. The Premier League average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Fulham's matches and 60% of Chelsea's.
What form are Fulham and Chelsea in?
Over the last 5 games Fulham have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Chelsea 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Fulham vs Chelsea?
The statistical background for Fulham vs Chelsea — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.