Chelsea Vs Bournemouth LIVE Score, Premier League 2026-27: Palmer, Pedro Named In Starting XI

Marcus Tavernier is Bournemouth’s only player with more than one goal this season. He has already netted on the road at Manchester City and Newcastle United, and he also scored in May’s 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest. That means he has scored in three straight Premier League away matches and is now aiming to make it four consecutive away games overall.

Bournemouth also have problems to manage. Julian Araujo has a thigh issue and Justin Kluivert has a muscle problem. Veljko Milosavljevic is dealing with a quad issue and Amine Adli has a calf issue, leaving Rose with decisions to make before the trip to London.

Cole Palmer will be checked after missing the recent international break. Joao Pedro may also miss out after sitting out the September-October international break with Brazil because of a knee issue. Alonso has already used both back-three and back-four setups at Chelsea, so this weekend is expected to showcase another variation.

Chelsea could at least welcome back options. Marco Palestra and Emmanuel Emegha have both been seen in training this week and may return in some capacity. Moises Caicedo and Reece James remain uncertain.

Their record in this fixture also shows the size of the task. Bournemouth are chasing a first Stamford Bridge victory dating back to December 2019 and are trying to end a 10-match winless streak against Chelsea. Still, half of those 10 matches finished level, three of their five defeats were narrow and their last two visits to Stamford Bridge both ended 2-2.

The injury list has not helped. Alex Scott has suffered a thigh injury and could be out until November. Eli Junior Kroupi is already absent for the 2025-26 season, leaving Bournemouth shorter on attacking options and energy.

Bournemouth arrive with their own concerns. Rose’s team are 17th after a winless start in the Premier League, but their season has not been without positives. They took maximum points in their Europa League debut in mid-September and then beat Lincoln City 4-0 in the EFL Cup.

That cup comeback came after a 2-1 loss away to the reigning Premier League champions. Since losing to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Chelsea have not won in the league. The bigger problem is at the back — they have yet to keep any league opponent below two goals this season.

Chelsea started fast. They needed three goals to beat Fulham at Craven Cottage and four to get past Brighton & Hove Albion. They also overturned a 2-0 deficit against Leeds United in the EFL Cup and finished with a 6-3 win.

Chelsea’s recent record sums up the pressure. Their league form reads W-W-L-D-L, while Bournemouth’s stands at L-D-D-D-L. Saturday’s meeting gives both sides a chance to halt a poor domestic run.

The game matters for both clubs. Xabi Alonso’s side need to steady a season that began with goals but has since been hit by defensive lapses. Marco Rose’s side have shown some life outside the league, yet their winless Premier League start has left them close to the bottom.

Chelsea host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in gameweek six as both sides look for a lift. Chelsea sit 10th in the Premier League table and want to end a three-match top-flight run without success. Bournemouth are 17th and still waiting for their first league win of the season.

Welcome to our live blog coverage of this afternoon's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea lock horns with Bournemouth! Grab your pre-match refreshments and settle in as we bring you all the build-up, team news, and minute-by-minute action straight from West London as it happens.