Chelsea will be looking to continue our fine record on the opening day of a Premier League season when we kick off our 2026/27 campaign in August. Here we take a closer look at the facts and figures behind the Blues' matchday one history...
Only Manchester United (22) have won more games on the opening day of the Premier League than Chelsea (20).
Premier League matchday one | Chelsea |
Games | 34 |
Won | 20 |
Drawn | 8 |
Lost | 6 |
Goals For | 65 |
Goals Against | 32 |
Win percentage | 58.8% |
Chelsea Premier League opening day appearances | Games |
John Terry | 14 |
Frank Lampard | 13 |
Cesar Azpilicueta | 9 |
Petr Cech | 9 |
Didier Drogba | 8 |
Dennis Wise | 8 |
John Obi Mikel | 8 |
Ashley Cole | 7 |
Reece James is the current Chelsea player with the most matchday one appearances for us in the Premier League (five).
Chelsea Premier League opening day goals | Goals |
Frank Lampard | 6 |
Didier Drogba | 6 |
Gianfranco Zola | 3 |
Jorginho | 3 |
Gustavo Poyet | 3 |
Florent Malouda | 3 |