Chelsea vs Leeds United preview: November 21, 2026
Chelsea (5-1-4 W-D-L, 16 pts, 5th) host Leeds United (3-5-2 W-D-L, 14 pts, 9th) at Stamford Bridge, London on November 21, 2026 in the 2026-27 Premier League.
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How do Chelsea and Leeds United compare heading into their match?
- Chelsea are 5th with 16 points from 10 matches (5-1-4 W-D-L); Leeds United are 9th with 14 points from 10 matches (3-5-2 W-D-L).
- Chelsea score 1.9 (3rd most of 20) and concede 1.6 (7th most) per match. Leeds United score 1 (3rd fewest of 20) and concede 0.8 (3rd fewest) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Chelsea 1.3 for and 1.5 against; Leeds United 1.3 for and 1.2 against.
- Chelsea at home: 3-1-1 W-D-L in 5 (2.6 scored, 1.6 conceded per match). Leeds United away: 1-2-2 W-D-L in 5 (0.6 scored, 1 conceded).
- Last 5 Premier League matches: Chelsea 3-0-2 W-D-L, Leeds United 1-2-2 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 5 of 10 (50%) Chelsea matches and 5 of 10 (50%) Leeds United matches; 3 or more goals in 6 of 10 (60%) and 2 of 10 (20%).
- 2 earlier stored meetings: Chelsea 0, Leeds United 1, draws 1.
Premier League matches this season only (Chelsea 10, Leeds United 10); ranks are among 20 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 5-1-4 | 3-0-2 (1.8-0.8) | 2-0-3 (1.2-1.6) | 3-1-1 (2.6-1.6) |
| Leeds United | 3-5-2 | 1-2-2 (0.6-1) | 1-2-2 (0.6-1) | 2-3-0 (1.4-0.6) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 Premier League season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 Premier League matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Chelsea attack against Leeds United defense
| Chelsea for | Leeds United against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.9 (3rd) | 0.8 (18th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.3 (14th) | 1.2 (16th) |
| Shots per match | 13.5 (11th) | 13.2 (11th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.6 (1st) | 4.3 (10th) |
| Big chances per match | 2.5 (8th) | 2 (14th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 9 (12th) | 7.6 (16th) |
| Corners per match | 5.5 (6th) | 4.1 (14th) |
Leeds United attack against Chelsea defense
| Leeds United for | Chelsea against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1 (14th) | 1.6 (7th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 1.3 (13th) | 1.5 (7th) |
| Shots per match | 12.2 (13th) | 12.2 (14th) |
| Shots on target per match | 3.7 (13th) | 5.2 (3rd) |
| Big chances per match | 2.4 (10th) | 3.2 (4th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 7.9 (14th) | 8.3 (13th) |
| Corners per match | 4.3 (12th) | 5.3 (4th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Chelsea, home matches | Leeds United, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 5 |
| Record | 3-1-1 W-D-L | 1-2-2 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 2.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.6 | 1 |
| Clean sheets | 1 of 5 (20%) | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| Failed to score | 1 of 5 (20%) | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| Both teams scored | 3 of 5 (60%) | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 5 of 5 (100%) | 3 of 5 (60%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 3 of 5 (60%) | 1 of 5 (20%) |
Scoring patterns
| Chelsea | Leeds United | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 2 of 10 (20%) | 4 of 10 (40%) |
| Failed to score | 3 of 10 (30%) | 3 of 10 (30%) |
| Both teams scored | 5 of 10 (50%) | 5 of 10 (50%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 9 of 10 (90%) | 6 of 10 (60%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 6 of 10 (60%) | 2 of 10 (20%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 4 of 10 (40%) | 1 of 10 (10%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 0.7 for, 0.6 against (9 matches) | 0.4 for, 0.3 against |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 1 for, 0.9 against (9 matches) | 0.6 for, 0.5 against |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Chelsea | Leeds United |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.3 (14th) | 1.3 (13th) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.5 (7th) | 1.2 (16th) |
| Shots | 13.5 (11th) | 12.2 (13th) |
| Shots, opponents | 12.2 (14th) | 13.2 (11th) |
| Shots on target | 5.6 (1st) | 3.7 (13th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 5.2 (3rd) | 4.3 (10th) |
| Big chances | 2.5 (8th) | 2.4 (10th) |
| Big chances, opponents | 3.2 (4th) | 2 (14th) |
| Possession % | 49.8 (9th) | 47.4 (12th) |
| Passes | 444.2 (8th) | 383.6 (15th) |
| Passes, opponents | 447.7 (10th) | 428.2 (12th) |
| Corners | 5.5 (6th) | 4.3 (12th) |
| Corners, opponents | 5.3 (4th) | 4.1 (14th) |
| Fouls | 9.5 (19th) | 12.9 (5th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 13.3 (5th) | 12 (8th) |
| Yellow cards | 2 (9th) | 1.9 (11th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 3.3 (1st) | 2.3 (4th) |
| Shots inside the box | 9 (12th) | 7.9 (14th) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 8.3 (13th) | 7.6 (16th) |
| Shots outside the box | 4.5 (8th) | 4.3 (10th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 3.7 (16th) | 5.6 (5th) |
| Big chances missed | 1.4 (12th) | 1.8 (9th) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 2.3 (3rd) | 1.4 (14th) |
| Offsides | 1.4 (16th) | 2 (7th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 1.7 (13th) | 2.6 (3rd) |
| Pass accuracy % | 84.9 (4th) | 79.7 (12th) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 78.2 (16th) | 79.5 (12th) |
| Long balls | 47 (15th) | 54.7 (7th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 55.4 (6th) | 56.6 (2nd) |
| Long balls completed | 18.7 (16th) | 23.4 (7th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 24.7 (4th) | 20.1 (16th) |
| Crosses | 16.2 (15th) | 20.2 (4th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 17.2 (10th) | 19 (6th) |
| Crosses completed | 3.4 (16th) | 4.2 (10th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 4.3 (7th) | 4.2 (9th) |
| Dribbles completed | 6.4 (10th) | 7.2 (5th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 5.6 (18th) | 6.4 (13th) |
| Tackles | 16 (9th) | 16.2 (7th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 16.1 (7th) | 14 (16th) |
| Interceptions | 9.8 (5th) | 9.7 (6th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 7.9 (15th) | 8.5 (10th) |
| Clearances | 22.9 (16th) | 30.1 (4th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 21.8 (17th) | 34.2 (1st) |
| Ground duels won | 35.1 (7th) | 35.2 (6th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 30.7 (15th) | 32.5 (11th) |
| Aerial duels won | 14 (13th) | 19.4 (1st) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 12.9 (15th) | 17.3 (5th) |
| Big saves | 0.6 (16th) | 1.1 (5th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 1.3 (3rd) | 0.4 (19th) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 20 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Chelsea
- Nov 8, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-1 at Sunderland
- Oct 31, 2026 (Premier League): W 2-0 vs Manchester United
- Oct 24, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Oct 17, 2026 (Premier League): W 2-0 at Everton
- Oct 10, 2026 (Premier League): W 5-1 vs AFC Bournemouth
- Sep 18, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-3 at Brentford
Leeds United
- Nov 7, 2026 (Premier League): W 1-0 vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Oct 31, 2026 (Premier League): L 0-2 at AFC Bournemouth
- Oct 25, 2026 (Premier League): D 0-0 at Sunderland
- Oct 18, 2026 (Premier League): D 1-1 vs Manchester United
- Oct 10, 2026 (Premier League): L 1-2 at Arsenal
- Sep 20, 2026 (Premier League): D 0-0 vs Crystal Palace
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | 2025-26 | Chelsea 2-2 Leeds United (at Chelsea) |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 2025-26 | Chelsea 1-3 Leeds United (at Leeds United) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| João Pedro | forward | 6 | 5 G, 3 A, 16 SH | 4 G, 12 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Pedro Neto | forward | 10 | 3 G, 1 A, 18 SH | 2 G, 11 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Estêvão | forward | 8 | 0 G, 0 A, 9 SH | 0 G, 7 SH | Shots |
| Cole Palmer | midfielder | 10 | 3 G, 3 A, 29 SH | 1 G, 12 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Morgan Rogers | midfielder | 10 | 5 G, 1 A, 23 SH | 2 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Jorrel Hato | defender | 6 | 0 G, 2 A, 1 SH | 0 G, 0 SH |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | forward | 10 | 3 G, 1 A, 19 SH | 1 G, 8 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Noah Okafor | forward | 9 | 2 G, 0 A, 10 SH | 1 G, 6 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Lukas Nmecha | forward | 9 | 0 G, 1 A, 7 SH | 0 G, 4 SH | |
| Anton Stach | midfielder | 9 | 1 G, 0 A, 14 SH | 0 G, 7 SH | Shots |
| Ao Tanaka | midfielder | 9 | 0 G, 1 A, 11 SH | 0 G, 6 SH | |
| Jayden Bogle | defender | 10 | 2 G, 0 A, 13 SH | 0 G, 7 SH |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this Premier League season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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