West Ham United vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2025/26: Preview, H2H stats, when and where to watch in India?
The Premier League 2025/26 season features an exciting London derby as West Ham United hosts Chelsea FC at the London Stadium on August 23, 2025, at 12:30 a.m. IST.
Last Updated: 03.32 PM, Aug 21, 2025
The 2025/26 Premier League season continues with an intriguing London derby as West Ham United hosts Chelsea FC at the London Stadium. The match is scheduled for Friday, August 22, 2025, with kickoff at 12:30 a.m. IST. Here is everything you need to know about the West Ham United vs Chelsea FC match in Premier League 2025/26.
Match Details
Match: West Ham United vs Chelsea FC
Date: 23 August 2025
Time: 12.30 AM IST
Venue: London Stadium
How to watch the West Ham United vs Chelsea match?
Football fans from India can watch the West Ham United vs Chelsea FC match LIVE on the JioHotstar app and website, accessible via OTTplay Premium. The match will also be televised on Star Sports TV Channels in India.
Head-to-Head (H2H):
Total matches played between the two sides: 124
Chelsea wins: 57
West Ham wins: 44
Draws: 23
Preview and team news
West Ham United will start this encounter looking to bounce back after a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Sunderland in their opening game, leaving them at the bottom of the Premier League table. The Hammers will rely heavily on forward Niclas Füllkrug to deliver a top performance if they want a chance against Chelsea.
West Ham’s current coach, Graham Potter, has coached Chelsea in the past. So, he will be looking forward to a winning start against his former club.
Meanwhile, Chelsea FC, led by manager Enzo Maresca, began their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace.
Although they struggled to score, they displayed strong ball possession and tactical discipline. Chelsea aims to secure the first win of the season in this away fixture. Forward Joao Pedro is expected to be crucial in their attack, alongside Cole Palmer, aiming to score and break their goalless streak.
Possible lineups
West Ham: M. Hermansen, J-C. Todibo, M. Kilman, N. Aguerd, A. Wan-Bissaka, J. Ward-Prowse, G. Rodríguez, E. H. M. Diouf, L. Paquetá, J. Bowen, N. Füllkrug
Chelsea: R. Sánchez, R. James, J. Acheampong, T. Adarabioyo, M. Cucurella, E. Fernández, M. Caicedo, P. Neto, C. Palmer, J. Gittens, J. Pedro