On Saturday, 21st September 2024, at London Stadium, West Ham hosted Chelsea in a thrilling Premier League encounter. With both teams aiming for vital points in their league campaign, Chelsea emerged victorious with a resounding 3-0 win. A fantastic performance by Nicolas Jackson, who netted twice and provided an assist, earned him the Man of the Match award.
- Kick-Off: 17:00
- Referee: Samuel Barrott
- Venue: London Stadium, London
- Half Time: West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
- Full Time: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
The West Ham vs Chelsea FC fixture has always been one of the highlights of the Premier League calendar. Known for intense rivalry, this London derby promised excitement and drama. Chelsea, under the guidance of their manager, looked to continue their excellent run in the Premier League, while West Ham sought to secure points in front of their home crowd.
The game was played in front of a sold-out crowd, with Chelsea starting fast and commanding, while West Ham struggled to get a foothold in the game.
West Ham vs Chelsea FC Head-to-Head
- Total Matches Played: 57
- West Ham Wins: 16 (Home: 11, Away: 5)
- Chelsea Wins: 31 (Home: 18, Away: 13)
- Draws: 10
Historically, Chelsea has had the upper hand in this fixture, but West Ham has always been a tough opponent at home.
West Ham vs Chelsea FC Lineups
Here are the West Ham vs Chelsea lineups today (Sep 21, 2024)
West Ham (3-4-3)
- Goalkeeper:
23. Alphonse Areola (France) - Defenders:
15. Konstantinos Mavropanos (Greece)
19. Edson Álvarez (Mexico)
26. Maximilian Kilman (England) – Yellow Card 57′ - Midfielders:
29. Aaron Wan-Bissaka (England)
24. Guido Rodríguez (Argentina) – Yellow Card 38′
10. Lucas Paquetá (Brazil)
33. Emerson (Italy) – Subbed off 73′ - Forwards:
14. Mohammed Kudus (Ghana)
20. Jarrod Bowen (England) (Captain)
7. Crysencio Summerville (Netherlands) – Subbed off 54′
Substitutes:
- Lukasz Fabianski (Poland)
- Aaron Cresswell (England) – Subbed on 73′
- Vladimír Coufal (Czech Republic)
- Michail Antonio (Jamaica) – Subbed on 54′, Yellow Card 54′
- Carlos Soler (Spain) – Subbed on 54′, Yellow Card 54′
- Jean-Clair Todibo (France)
- Andy Irving (Scotland) – Subbed on 72′
- Tomás Soucek (Czech Republic) – Yellow Card 38′
- Danny Ings (England)
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper:
- Robert Sánchez (Spain)
- Defenders:
3. Marc Cucurella (Spain) – Yellow Card
4. Tosin Adarabioyo (England)
6. Levi Colwill (England)
29. Wesley Fofana (France) – Yellow Card 57′ - Midfielders:
8. Enzo Fernández (Argentina) (Captain) – Subbed off 84′
11. Noni Madueke (England)
19. Jadon Sancho (England) – Assist 04′, Subbed off 57′
20. Cole Palmer (England) – Goal 47′ - Defensive Midfielders:
25. Moisés Caicedo (Ecuador) – Assist 18′ - Forward:
15. Nicolas Jackson (Senegal) – Goals 04′, 18′, Assist 47′
Substitutes:
- 12. Filip Jørgensen (Denmark)
- Axel Disasi (France) – Subbed on 57′
- Benoît Badiashile (France)
- Mykhailo Mudryk (Ukraine)
- Pedro Neto (Portugal) – Subbed on 57′
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (England) – Subbed on 84′
- Renato Veiga (Portugal)
- João Félix (Portugal) – Subbed on 64′
- Christopher Nkunku (France) – Subbed on 64′
West Ham vs Chelsea First Half: West Ham 0-2 Chelsea
The game kicked off with a bang as Chelsea quickly established their dominance.
- 4′ – GOAL! Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea): Chelsea opened the scoring early, thanks to a beautifully orchestrated move. Jadon Sancho provided a perfect cross into the box, and Nicolas Jackson capitalized, sending a low shot past West Ham’s keeper, Alphonse Areola. This early goal rattled West Ham, forcing them to chase the game.
- 18′ – GOAL! Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea): Chelsea doubled their lead in the 18th minute. Moisés Caicedo found space on the right wing and delivered a pinpoint cross, which Jackson converted with clinical precision. West Ham’s defense was left in disarray as Chelsea continued to press forward.
West Ham struggled to maintain possession in the face of Chelsea’s high press. Their attacks lacked the cohesion necessary to break down a solid Chelsea defense. The first half ended with Chelsea firmly in control.
West Ham vs Chelsea Second Half: West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
The second half began in similar fashion, with Chelsea continuing their dominance.
- 47′ – GOAL! Cole Palmer (Chelsea): Chelsea’s third came almost immediately after the restart. A brilliant one-two between Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer ended with Palmer coolly finishing from inside the box. This goal effectively sealed West Ham’s fate, as Chelsea’s control over the game became absolute.
West Ham tried to respond, but their efforts were continuously thwarted by Chelsea’s solid backline. Edson Álvarez and Maximilian Kilman of West Ham struggled to contain Chelsea’s pacey attack, while yellow cards for Álvarez and Kilman reflected their frustration.
- 72’ – Substitution: West Ham made a double substitution, bringing on Andy Irving and Aaron Cresswell to try and shift momentum, but it was too little, too late.
- 84′ – Substitution: Chelsea introduced Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, resting Enzo Fernández, who had controlled the midfield throughout the match.
West Ham vs Chelsea Stats
| West Ham vs Chelsea Stats | West Ham | Chelsea |
| Possession (%) | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| Total Shots | 15 | 12 |
| Touches | 637 | 628 |
| Passes | 469 | 441 |
| Tackles | 16 | 19 |
| Clearances | 10 | 35 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 2 |
| Fouls Committed | 17 | 10 |
West Ham vs Chelsea Timeline
Full-Time: Chelsea secure a comfortable 3-0 victory over West Ham United, thanks to a strong second-half performance. Nicolas Jackson’s early brace and Cole Palmer’s goal sealed the deal for the Blues.
90+5′: The match concludes with a late attempt from João Félix that narrowly misses the target.
90+4′: A flurry of activity near the end, with both teams having shots blocked. West Ham’s Carlos Soler receives a yellow card for a foul.
90+1′: The fourth official indicates four minutes of added time.
90′: A series of fouls and free kicks as the match winds down.
87′: West Ham’s Carlos Soler has his shot blocked.
84′: Chelsea makes a substitution, bringing on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for Enzo Fernández.
83′: Michail Antonio is shown a yellow card for a foul.
78′: Chelsea earns a corner kick.
77′: Maximilian Kilman receives a yellow card for a foul.
75′: Christopher Nkunku’s header is saved.
74′: Chelsea has another corner kick.
73′: West Ham make substitutions, bringing on Aaron Cresswell and Andy Irving for Emerson and Lucas Paquetá.
71′: Marc Cucurella receives a yellow card for a foul.
70′: Chelsea earns another corner kick.
69′: Aaron Wan-Bissaka wins a free kick for West Ham.
68′: Chelsea has a corner kick.
67′: Moisés Caicedo’s shot is blocked.
66′: João Félix misses another shot.
65′: Enzo Fernández wins a free kick for Chelsea.
64′: Chelsea make substitutions, bringing on João Félix and Christopher Nkunku for Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson.
63′: Noni Madueke’s shot is saved.
62′: West Ham earns a corner kick.
61′: Carlos Soler wins a free kick for West Ham.
61′: Nicolas Jackson’s shot is blocked.
60′: West Ham earns another corner kick.
59′: Carlos Soler’s shot is saved.
59′: Konstantinos Mavropanos’ shot is blocked.
57′: Chelsea make substitutions, bringing on Pedro Neto and Axel Disasi for Jadon Sancho and Wesley Fofana.
56′: Emerson commits a foul.
54′: West Ham make substitutions, bringing on Michail Antonio and Carlos Soler for Crysencio Summerville and Edson Álvarez.
53′: Cole Palmer wins a free kick for Chelsea.
51′: Jarrod Bowen’s shot is saved.
49′: Edson Álvarez receives a yellow card for a foul.
47′: Tomás Soucek receives a yellow card for a foul.
47′: Cole Palmer scores Chelsea’s third goal.
45′: The second half begins.
45+3′: Lucas Paquetá is offside.
45+2′: West Ham earns a corner kick.
45+1′: The fourth official indicates two minutes of added time.
45+1′: Konstantinos Mavropanos misses a header.
45′: Wesley Fofana receives a yellow card for a foul.
43′: Tomás Soucek commits a foul.
41′: Tomás Soucek’s shot is saved.
38′: Jarrod Bowen wins a free kick for West Ham.
38′: Guido Rodríguez is substituted for Tomás Soucek.
37′: Noni Madueke’s shot misses the target.
34′: Nicolas Jackson’s shot is blocked.
32′: Mohammed Kudus is offside.
32′: Lucas Paquetá’s shot is blocked.
31′: West Ham earns a corner kick.
29′: Mohammed Kudus wins a free kick for West Ham.
27′: Mohammed Kudus’ shot is saved.
24′: Jarrod Bowen misses a shot.
23′: West Ham earns a corner kick.
20′: West Ham earns another corner kick.
18′: Nicolas Jackson scores Chelsea’s second goal.
16′: Lucas Paquetá’s shot is blocked.
14′: Emerson wins a free kick for West Ham.
13′: Edson Álvarez misses a shot.
12′: Cole Palmer misses a shot.
11′: Emerson commits a foul.
8′: Jarrod Bowen wins a free kick for West Ham.
4′: Nicolas Jackson scores Chelsea’s first goal.
3′: Konstantinos Mavropanos commits a foul.
3′: Mohammed Kudus’ shot is saved.
2′: Enzo Fernández wins a free kick for Chelsea.
1′: Marc Cucurella wins a free kick for Chelsea.
0′: The match begins.
West Ham vs Chelsea Impact on the Points Table
This victory saw Chelsea continue their impressive run in the Premier League, climbing into the top four. West Ham, on the other hand, slipped further down the table, facing mounting pressure in their next fixtures.
West Ham vs Chelsea Man of the Match: Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea)
With two goals and an assist, Nicolas Jackson was the standout performer. His movement off the ball, sharp finishing, and vision made him a constant threat to West Ham’s defense.
Chelsea’s early goal set the tone for the match, with Nicolas Jackson proving to be the key player, scoring twice and assisting another. West Ham’s midfield, led by Lucas Paquetá, couldn’t establish dominance, allowing Chelsea to control the flow of the game. Alphonse Areola in goal made several saves, but was helpless to stop Chelsea’s sharp finishing.
The second half saw Chelsea’s Cole Palmer extend the lead, leaving West Ham without much of a response. Moisés Caicedo and Jadon Sancho played crucial roles in the buildup, while Chelsea’s defense remained resolute despite West Ham’s 52.2% possession.
The West Ham vs Chelsea encounter was a commanding performance from the Blues, who outplayed their London rivals. West Ham will need to regroup quickly, while Chelsea’s momentum continues as they look forward to their upcoming fixtures.
