The Premier League rolls back into town on Tuesday the 10th of February 2026 with a cracking midweek matchup between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge. Kickoff time is 7.30 pm GMT – that’s 8.30 pm in West Africa Time for anyone keeping track.
Right now, Chelsea are flying high under new boss Liam Rosenior, looking to stretch their league wins run to five on the trot. For Leeds, however, one thing’s on their minds: getting some revenge after that dramatic FA Cup exit to Chelsea last year. We cant quite forget that 3-1 Leeds win at Elland Road earlier this season, of course.
Match Summary
Chelsea are cruising along nicely in the top five of the Premier League table with 43 points to their name, and a decent home record to boot. They’ve been scoring at will in the league, chalking up four victories on the bounce, and much of that is down to strike duo Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro who are on fire. Leeds meanwhile are getting by in mid-table with 29 points – they’ve been a tough nut to crack at home but are another story when they travel – they haven’t managed a win in nine away trips on the bounce. The reverse fixture was a 3-1 win for Leeds in December 2025 – but here’s the thing – Chelsea have not lost at home to Leeds in over a quarter century now.
Head-to-head: These two have played each other nine times and over that period Chelsea have come out on top six times – including that thrilling 3-2 FA Cup win in 2024. Expect fireworks – because both teams love a good attacking display and the past five of these have seen more than 2.5 goals on the board.
Possible Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sánchez – Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella – Caicedo & Fernández – Estevão, Palmer, Neto – Joao Pedro, with Sánchez in goal.
Chelsea are sweating a couple of injuries right now – Reece James is out with illness and Tosin Adarabioyo has a hammy problem. Jamie Gittens and Romeo Lavia are also still out of action.
Leeds United (3-4-3 or 5-3-2): Darlow – Rodon, Bijol, Justin – Bogle, Ampadu, Gruev, Gudmundsson – Aaronson, Okafor – Calvert-Lewin
Leeds on the other hand are just about fit and raring to go, but are a bit worried about the state of Pascal Struijk.
Prediction
Chelsea are in top form at home right now and they’ll be after nothing but a win against Leeds. With Cole Palmer back on song after netting a hat-trick last week, and Joao Pedro causing all sorts of problems for Leeds with his movement, I reckon it’s tough to see the visitors getting anything other than a consolation goal. At the end of it all, Chelsea’s quality should shine through and give them the win.
Final score prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Leeds United
