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On This Day
13th December 1930, Chelsea won 5-0 against Sunderland at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture.
Hughie Gallacher with 2 goals, Alex Cheyne, Jackie Crawford and a Tommy Law penalty scored for Chelsea.
The attendance was 31,295.
13th December 1930, Chelsea won 5-0 against Sunderland at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture.
Hughie Gallacher with 2 goals, Alex Cheyne, Jackie Crawford and a Tommy Law penalty scored for Chelsea.
The attendance was 31,295.
December 13, 2025 at 7:14 AM
On This Day
13th December 1930, Chelsea won 5-0 against Sunderland at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture.
Hughie Gallacher with 2 goals, Alex Cheyne, Jackie Crawford and a Tommy Law penalty scored for Chelsea.
The attendance was 31,295.
13th December 1930, Chelsea won 5-0 against Sunderland at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture.
Hughie Gallacher with 2 goals, Alex Cheyne, Jackie Crawford and a Tommy Law penalty scored for Chelsea.
The attendance was 31,295.
Shot Of The Day.
In this colourised image, Huddersfield Town take on Preston North End at Stamford Bridge in the F.A. Cup Final on 29th April 1922. 53,000 spectators witness a dour game that Huddersfield win 1-0 with a contentious penalty.
It’s the last of 3 finals at the ground.
In this colourised image, Huddersfield Town take on Preston North End at Stamford Bridge in the F.A. Cup Final on 29th April 1922. 53,000 spectators witness a dour game that Huddersfield win 1-0 with a contentious penalty.
It’s the last of 3 finals at the ground.
December 13, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Shot Of The Day.
In this colourised image, Huddersfield Town take on Preston North End at Stamford Bridge in the F.A. Cup Final on 29th April 1922. 53,000 spectators witness a dour game that Huddersfield win 1-0 with a contentious penalty.
It’s the last of 3 finals at the ground.
In this colourised image, Huddersfield Town take on Preston North End at Stamford Bridge in the F.A. Cup Final on 29th April 1922. 53,000 spectators witness a dour game that Huddersfield win 1-0 with a contentious penalty.
It’s the last of 3 finals at the ground.
Shot Of The Day.
Peter Bonetti punches clear as Hull City attack his goal at Stamford Bridge on 26th March 1966.
The F.A. Cup 6th Round Tie sees Chelsea blow a 2-0 lead before drawing 2-2. However, five days later they win the Replay 3-1 at Boothferry Park.
Peter Bonetti punches clear as Hull City attack his goal at Stamford Bridge on 26th March 1966.
The F.A. Cup 6th Round Tie sees Chelsea blow a 2-0 lead before drawing 2-2. However, five days later they win the Replay 3-1 at Boothferry Park.
December 12, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Shot Of The Day.
Peter Bonetti punches clear as Hull City attack his goal at Stamford Bridge on 26th March 1966.
The F.A. Cup 6th Round Tie sees Chelsea blow a 2-0 lead before drawing 2-2. However, five days later they win the Replay 3-1 at Boothferry Park.
Peter Bonetti punches clear as Hull City attack his goal at Stamford Bridge on 26th March 1966.
The F.A. Cup 6th Round Tie sees Chelsea blow a 2-0 lead before drawing 2-2. However, five days later they win the Replay 3-1 at Boothferry Park.
Shot Of The Day.
Pat Nevin completes the night’s scoring as Chelsea win 3-1 against Charlton Athletic at The Valley in a Full Members Cup Mini League Match on 23rd October 1985. Only 3,714 see the game but the Wembley dream is still alive.
Pat Nevin completes the night’s scoring as Chelsea win 3-1 against Charlton Athletic at The Valley in a Full Members Cup Mini League Match on 23rd October 1985. Only 3,714 see the game but the Wembley dream is still alive.
December 11, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Shot Of The Day.
Pat Nevin completes the night’s scoring as Chelsea win 3-1 against Charlton Athletic at The Valley in a Full Members Cup Mini League Match on 23rd October 1985. Only 3,714 see the game but the Wembley dream is still alive.
Pat Nevin completes the night’s scoring as Chelsea win 3-1 against Charlton Athletic at The Valley in a Full Members Cup Mini League Match on 23rd October 1985. Only 3,714 see the game but the Wembley dream is still alive.
Shot Of The Day.
Steve Finnieston is mobbed by his teammates as he scores one of his two goals against Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on 2nd April 1977.
Chelsea win 3-1 and it’s now six games unbeaten in the league.
Steve Finnieston is mobbed by his teammates as he scores one of his two goals against Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on 2nd April 1977.
Chelsea win 3-1 and it’s now six games unbeaten in the league.
December 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Shot Of The Day.
Steve Finnieston is mobbed by his teammates as he scores one of his two goals against Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on 2nd April 1977.
Chelsea win 3-1 and it’s now six games unbeaten in the league.
Steve Finnieston is mobbed by his teammates as he scores one of his two goals against Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on 2nd April 1977.
Chelsea win 3-1 and it’s now six games unbeaten in the league.
On This Day
9th December 1972, Chelsea won 3-1 against Norwich City at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture,
Bill Garner and Ian Hutchinson with 2 goals, scored for Chelsea with Jim Bone replying for Norwich,
The attendance was 29,998.
9th December 1972, Chelsea won 3-1 against Norwich City at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture,
Bill Garner and Ian Hutchinson with 2 goals, scored for Chelsea with Jim Bone replying for Norwich,
The attendance was 29,998.
December 9, 2025 at 6:17 AM
On This Day
9th December 1972, Chelsea won 3-1 against Norwich City at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture,
Bill Garner and Ian Hutchinson with 2 goals, scored for Chelsea with Jim Bone replying for Norwich,
The attendance was 29,998.
9th December 1972, Chelsea won 3-1 against Norwich City at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture,
Bill Garner and Ian Hutchinson with 2 goals, scored for Chelsea with Jim Bone replying for Norwich,
The attendance was 29,998.
Shot Of The Day.
Gary Chivers runs 60 yards to meet a cross from a sweeping move to score Chelsea’s 5th goal against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on 25th October 1980. Colin Lee nets a late 6th and Geoff Hurst happily celebrates a year in charge.
Gary Chivers runs 60 yards to meet a cross from a sweeping move to score Chelsea’s 5th goal against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on 25th October 1980. Colin Lee nets a late 6th and Geoff Hurst happily celebrates a year in charge.
December 9, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Shot Of The Day.
Gary Chivers runs 60 yards to meet a cross from a sweeping move to score Chelsea’s 5th goal against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on 25th October 1980. Colin Lee nets a late 6th and Geoff Hurst happily celebrates a year in charge.
Gary Chivers runs 60 yards to meet a cross from a sweeping move to score Chelsea’s 5th goal against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on 25th October 1980. Colin Lee nets a late 6th and Geoff Hurst happily celebrates a year in charge.
Shot Of The Day.
From a Bobby Tambling corner, Frank Blunstone, surrounded by defenders, heads the only goal of the game to give Chelsea a 1-0 win against Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on 11th September 1963.
From a Bobby Tambling corner, Frank Blunstone, surrounded by defenders, heads the only goal of the game to give Chelsea a 1-0 win against Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on 11th September 1963.
December 8, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Shot Of The Day.
From a Bobby Tambling corner, Frank Blunstone, surrounded by defenders, heads the only goal of the game to give Chelsea a 1-0 win against Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on 11th September 1963.
From a Bobby Tambling corner, Frank Blunstone, surrounded by defenders, heads the only goal of the game to give Chelsea a 1-0 win against Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on 11th September 1963.
Shot Of The Day,
Some supporters in a 45,000 gate risk their lives in order to see the F.A. Cup 4th Round Tie between Cardiff City and Chelsea at Ninian Park on 5th March 1921.
It had taken Chelsea 3 attempts to dispose of Plymouth Argyle in the previous round but on this occasion they lose 1-0.
Some supporters in a 45,000 gate risk their lives in order to see the F.A. Cup 4th Round Tie between Cardiff City and Chelsea at Ninian Park on 5th March 1921.
It had taken Chelsea 3 attempts to dispose of Plymouth Argyle in the previous round but on this occasion they lose 1-0.
December 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Shot Of The Day,
Some supporters in a 45,000 gate risk their lives in order to see the F.A. Cup 4th Round Tie between Cardiff City and Chelsea at Ninian Park on 5th March 1921.
It had taken Chelsea 3 attempts to dispose of Plymouth Argyle in the previous round but on this occasion they lose 1-0.
Some supporters in a 45,000 gate risk their lives in order to see the F.A. Cup 4th Round Tie between Cardiff City and Chelsea at Ninian Park on 5th March 1921.
It had taken Chelsea 3 attempts to dispose of Plymouth Argyle in the previous round but on this occasion they lose 1-0.
On This Day
6th December 1997, Chelsea won 6-1 against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in a Premier League fixture.
Tore Andre Flo 3, Dan Petrescu, Roberto Di Matteo and Mark Nicholls scored for Chelsea with Ramon Vega replying for Spurs.
The attendance was 28,476.
6th December 1997, Chelsea won 6-1 against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in a Premier League fixture.
Tore Andre Flo 3, Dan Petrescu, Roberto Di Matteo and Mark Nicholls scored for Chelsea with Ramon Vega replying for Spurs.
The attendance was 28,476.
December 6, 2025 at 7:19 AM
On This Day
6th December 1997, Chelsea won 6-1 against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in a Premier League fixture.
Tore Andre Flo 3, Dan Petrescu, Roberto Di Matteo and Mark Nicholls scored for Chelsea with Ramon Vega replying for Spurs.
The attendance was 28,476.
6th December 1997, Chelsea won 6-1 against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in a Premier League fixture.
Tore Andre Flo 3, Dan Petrescu, Roberto Di Matteo and Mark Nicholls scored for Chelsea with Ramon Vega replying for Spurs.
The attendance was 28,476.
Shot Of The Day.
It’s December 1914 and Chelsea Football Club has a novel way of informing people that the annual fixture between the Jockeys and Variety Artists has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Stamford Bridge.
It’s December 1914 and Chelsea Football Club has a novel way of informing people that the annual fixture between the Jockeys and Variety Artists has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Stamford Bridge.
December 6, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Shot Of The Day.
It’s December 1914 and Chelsea Football Club has a novel way of informing people that the annual fixture between the Jockeys and Variety Artists has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Stamford Bridge.
It’s December 1914 and Chelsea Football Club has a novel way of informing people that the annual fixture between the Jockeys and Variety Artists has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Stamford Bridge.
Shot Of The Day.
Michael Duberry outsmarts Sol Campbell on his way to a man of the match award as Chelsea face Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on 26th October 1996. The visitors prove to be as generous as ever as Chelsea win 3-1.
Michael Duberry outsmarts Sol Campbell on his way to a man of the match award as Chelsea face Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on 26th October 1996. The visitors prove to be as generous as ever as Chelsea win 3-1.
December 5, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Shot Of The Day.
Michael Duberry outsmarts Sol Campbell on his way to a man of the match award as Chelsea face Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on 26th October 1996. The visitors prove to be as generous as ever as Chelsea win 3-1.
Michael Duberry outsmarts Sol Campbell on his way to a man of the match award as Chelsea face Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on 26th October 1996. The visitors prove to be as generous as ever as Chelsea win 3-1.
Shot Of The Day.
Bill Garner shoots Chelsea level against Sheffield Wednesday just before half time at Hillsborough on 24th February 1973. The 5th Round F.A. Cup Tie is won 2-1, thanks to a Peter Osgood effort after the break. Arsenal await in the Quarter Final.
Bill Garner shoots Chelsea level against Sheffield Wednesday just before half time at Hillsborough on 24th February 1973. The 5th Round F.A. Cup Tie is won 2-1, thanks to a Peter Osgood effort after the break. Arsenal await in the Quarter Final.
December 4, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Shot Of The Day.
Bill Garner shoots Chelsea level against Sheffield Wednesday just before half time at Hillsborough on 24th February 1973. The 5th Round F.A. Cup Tie is won 2-1, thanks to a Peter Osgood effort after the break. Arsenal await in the Quarter Final.
Bill Garner shoots Chelsea level against Sheffield Wednesday just before half time at Hillsborough on 24th February 1973. The 5th Round F.A. Cup Tie is won 2-1, thanks to a Peter Osgood effort after the break. Arsenal await in the Quarter Final.
R.I.P. Marvin Hinton,
Another of our immortals lost.
Another of our immortals lost.
December 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM
R.I.P. Marvin Hinton,
Another of our immortals lost.
Another of our immortals lost.
On This Day
3rd December 1949, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Blackpool at Stamford Bridge in a Division I fixture. Andy McCall gave Blackpool a 5th minute lead before James Bowie equalised for Chelsea in the 70th minute.
The attendance was 47,636.
3rd December 1949, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Blackpool at Stamford Bridge in a Division I fixture. Andy McCall gave Blackpool a 5th minute lead before James Bowie equalised for Chelsea in the 70th minute.
The attendance was 47,636.
December 3, 2025 at 6:42 AM
On This Day
3rd December 1949, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Blackpool at Stamford Bridge in a Division I fixture. Andy McCall gave Blackpool a 5th minute lead before James Bowie equalised for Chelsea in the 70th minute.
The attendance was 47,636.
3rd December 1949, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Blackpool at Stamford Bridge in a Division I fixture. Andy McCall gave Blackpool a 5th minute lead before James Bowie equalised for Chelsea in the 70th minute.
The attendance was 47,636.
Shot Of The Day.
This effort from debut boy, Bryan ‘Pop’ Robson is on its way to give Chelsea an 87th minute winner in the season opening fixture against Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium on 28th August 1982. The 1-0 win gives Chelsea a good start to the Division 2 campaign.
This effort from debut boy, Bryan ‘Pop’ Robson is on its way to give Chelsea an 87th minute winner in the season opening fixture against Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium on 28th August 1982. The 1-0 win gives Chelsea a good start to the Division 2 campaign.
December 3, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Shot Of The Day.
This effort from debut boy, Bryan ‘Pop’ Robson is on its way to give Chelsea an 87th minute winner in the season opening fixture against Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium on 28th August 1982. The 1-0 win gives Chelsea a good start to the Division 2 campaign.
This effort from debut boy, Bryan ‘Pop’ Robson is on its way to give Chelsea an 87th minute winner in the season opening fixture against Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium on 28th August 1982. The 1-0 win gives Chelsea a good start to the Division 2 campaign.
Shot Of The Day.
Seamus O’Connell completes a hat-trick on a league debut he’ll never forget as Chelsea face Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on 16th October 1954. 55,966 spectators see United edge an extraordinary eleven goal thriller 6-5.
Seamus O’Connell completes a hat-trick on a league debut he’ll never forget as Chelsea face Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on 16th October 1954. 55,966 spectators see United edge an extraordinary eleven goal thriller 6-5.
December 2, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Shot Of The Day.
Seamus O’Connell completes a hat-trick on a league debut he’ll never forget as Chelsea face Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on 16th October 1954. 55,966 spectators see United edge an extraordinary eleven goal thriller 6-5.
Seamus O’Connell completes a hat-trick on a league debut he’ll never forget as Chelsea face Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on 16th October 1954. 55,966 spectators see United edge an extraordinary eleven goal thriller 6-5.
Shot Of The Day.
A shot from Hugh Billington (2nd right) hits the net and Chelsea are 2-0 up inside 15 minutes against Huddersfield Town at Stamford Bridge on 1st April 1950. Having scored the first, Roy Bentley adds another in a 3-1 Chelsea win.
A shot from Hugh Billington (2nd right) hits the net and Chelsea are 2-0 up inside 15 minutes against Huddersfield Town at Stamford Bridge on 1st April 1950. Having scored the first, Roy Bentley adds another in a 3-1 Chelsea win.
December 1, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Shot Of The Day.
A shot from Hugh Billington (2nd right) hits the net and Chelsea are 2-0 up inside 15 minutes against Huddersfield Town at Stamford Bridge on 1st April 1950. Having scored the first, Roy Bentley adds another in a 3-1 Chelsea win.
A shot from Hugh Billington (2nd right) hits the net and Chelsea are 2-0 up inside 15 minutes against Huddersfield Town at Stamford Bridge on 1st April 1950. Having scored the first, Roy Bentley adds another in a 3-1 Chelsea win.
On This Day
30th November 1912, Chelsea won 3-1 against Derby County at Stamford Bridge in a Division I fixture.
William Bridgeman, Bob Whittingham and Vivian Woodward scored for Chelsea with Harry Leonard replying for Derby County.
The attendance was 30,000.
30th November 1912, Chelsea won 3-1 against Derby County at Stamford Bridge in a Division I fixture.
William Bridgeman, Bob Whittingham and Vivian Woodward scored for Chelsea with Harry Leonard replying for Derby County.
The attendance was 30,000.
November 30, 2025 at 8:27 AM
On This Day
30th November 1912, Chelsea won 3-1 against Derby County at Stamford Bridge in a Division I fixture.
William Bridgeman, Bob Whittingham and Vivian Woodward scored for Chelsea with Harry Leonard replying for Derby County.
The attendance was 30,000.
30th November 1912, Chelsea won 3-1 against Derby County at Stamford Bridge in a Division I fixture.
William Bridgeman, Bob Whittingham and Vivian Woodward scored for Chelsea with Harry Leonard replying for Derby County.
The attendance was 30,000.
Shot Of The Day.
Pat Nevin is congratulated by his teammates after scoring Chelsea’s first goal against Walsall at a misty Fellows Park on 30th October 1984.
They have to come from behind twice in a Milk Cup 3rd Round Tie and force a replay at Stamford Bridge.
Pat Nevin is congratulated by his teammates after scoring Chelsea’s first goal against Walsall at a misty Fellows Park on 30th October 1984.
They have to come from behind twice in a Milk Cup 3rd Round Tie and force a replay at Stamford Bridge.
November 30, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Shot Of The Day.
Pat Nevin is congratulated by his teammates after scoring Chelsea’s first goal against Walsall at a misty Fellows Park on 30th October 1984.
They have to come from behind twice in a Milk Cup 3rd Round Tie and force a replay at Stamford Bridge.
Pat Nevin is congratulated by his teammates after scoring Chelsea’s first goal against Walsall at a misty Fellows Park on 30th October 1984.
They have to come from behind twice in a Milk Cup 3rd Round Tie and force a replay at Stamford Bridge.
Shot Of The Day.
A partially obscured Ian Hutchinson cracks home the final goal in Chelsea’s 3-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns on 8th March 1969. It doesn’t make up for the F.A. Cup 6th Round 2-1 home defeat to Albion a week earlier.
A partially obscured Ian Hutchinson cracks home the final goal in Chelsea’s 3-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns on 8th March 1969. It doesn’t make up for the F.A. Cup 6th Round 2-1 home defeat to Albion a week earlier.
November 29, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Shot Of The Day.
A partially obscured Ian Hutchinson cracks home the final goal in Chelsea’s 3-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns on 8th March 1969. It doesn’t make up for the F.A. Cup 6th Round 2-1 home defeat to Albion a week earlier.
A partially obscured Ian Hutchinson cracks home the final goal in Chelsea’s 3-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns on 8th March 1969. It doesn’t make up for the F.A. Cup 6th Round 2-1 home defeat to Albion a week earlier.
Shot Of The Day.
Steve Finnieston makes sure of the points as he scores in the 90th minute to give Chelsea a 3-1 win against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on 4th March 1978. It backs up the remarkable 4-2 home win in the F.A. Cup 2 months earlier.
Steve Finnieston makes sure of the points as he scores in the 90th minute to give Chelsea a 3-1 win against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on 4th March 1978. It backs up the remarkable 4-2 home win in the F.A. Cup 2 months earlier.
November 28, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Shot Of The Day.
Steve Finnieston makes sure of the points as he scores in the 90th minute to give Chelsea a 3-1 win against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on 4th March 1978. It backs up the remarkable 4-2 home win in the F.A. Cup 2 months earlier.
Steve Finnieston makes sure of the points as he scores in the 90th minute to give Chelsea a 3-1 win against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on 4th March 1978. It backs up the remarkable 4-2 home win in the F.A. Cup 2 months earlier.
Shot Of The Day.
Another chance goes begging against Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on 6th February 1993.
Despite Mick Harford scoring in the 89th minute, Chelsea fall to a disappointing 3-1 defeat in the Lancashire mist.
Another chance goes begging against Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on 6th February 1993.
Despite Mick Harford scoring in the 89th minute, Chelsea fall to a disappointing 3-1 defeat in the Lancashire mist.
November 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Shot Of The Day.
Another chance goes begging against Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on 6th February 1993.
Despite Mick Harford scoring in the 89th minute, Chelsea fall to a disappointing 3-1 defeat in the Lancashire mist.
Another chance goes begging against Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on 6th February 1993.
Despite Mick Harford scoring in the 89th minute, Chelsea fall to a disappointing 3-1 defeat in the Lancashire mist.
Shot Of The Day.
A young looking Roy Bentley, John Harris and Bobby Campbell make work for the laundry lady after a muddy training session at Stamford Bridge in 1950.
A young looking Roy Bentley, John Harris and Bobby Campbell make work for the laundry lady after a muddy training session at Stamford Bridge in 1950.
November 26, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Shot Of The Day.
A young looking Roy Bentley, John Harris and Bobby Campbell make work for the laundry lady after a muddy training session at Stamford Bridge in 1950.
A young looking Roy Bentley, John Harris and Bobby Campbell make work for the laundry lady after a muddy training session at Stamford Bridge in 1950.
On This Day
25th November 1967, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture.
Tommy Baldwin gave Chelsea the lead in the 21st minute with Brian Kidd equalising for United in the 35th minute.
The attendance was 54,712.
25th November 1967, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture.
Tommy Baldwin gave Chelsea the lead in the 21st minute with Brian Kidd equalising for United in the 35th minute.
The attendance was 54,712.
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
On This Day
25th November 1967, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture.
Tommy Baldwin gave Chelsea the lead in the 21st minute with Brian Kidd equalising for United in the 35th minute.
The attendance was 54,712.
25th November 1967, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture.
Tommy Baldwin gave Chelsea the lead in the 21st minute with Brian Kidd equalising for United in the 35th minute.
The attendance was 54,712.