It’s the form team vs the bottom-half strugglers as Chelsea host Burnley at Stamford Bridge this Saturday. Liam Rosenior’s Blues are itching to respond after dropping points against Leeds, while Scott Parker’s Clarets arrive full of momentum after a stunning comeback win over Crystal Palace. Don’t write Burnley off just yet — they’ve frustrated Chelsea before. Here’s everything you need ahead of kick-off.
Chelsea vs Burnley Match Timings & Venue
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, February 22, 2026 |
| Kick-Off | 3:00 PM GMT / 8:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Stamford Bridge, London |
| Competition | Premier League 2025–26, GW27 |
How to Watch Chelsea vs Burnley
| Region | TV Channel | Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event / PL | Sky Go, Now TV |
| India | Star Sports Select | Disney+ Hotstar |
| USA | NBC Sports | Peacock Premium |
For full global broadcast details, visit the Premier League’s official website.
Also read: How to Watch Premier League 2025–26 Live in India – Streaming Guide
Predicted Line-Ups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Hato; Santos, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Pedro
Burnley (4-4-2): Dubravka; Laurent, Worral, Esteve; Walker, Ugochukwu, Hannibal, Humphreys; Edwards, Anthony; Flemming
Injury News: Chelsea miss Colwill, Cucurella, Jorgensen, Essugo, and Bynoe-Gittens. Cole Palmer is expected to return. Burnley are without Roberts, Tresor, Beyer, Amdouni, Tuanzebe, and Cullen.
Chelsea vs Burnley Key Stats, Form & H2H
| Stat | Chelsea | Burnley |
|---|---|---|
| League Position | 5th | 19th (2nd bottom) |
| PL Form (Last 6) | L-W-W-W-W-D | D-D-D-L-L-W |
| Goals Conceded (PL) | — | League-high 51 |
| Last H2H at Bridge | 2-2 Draw (Mar 2024) | Unbeaten in last 2 trips |
| Chelsea Home Record | 6W, 4D, 3L | — |
Chelsea have been the Premier League’s form team for weeks, but their home record carries a warning — six wins, four draws, and three losses at Stamford Bridge this term. Burnley, remarkably, are unbeaten in their last two trips to West London, holding the Blues to draws in 2021 and 2024. Seven of their eight points against London clubs have come away from home.
The key matchup? Cole Palmer — who has scored eight and assisted six against promoted sides in his career — returns to face a Burnley defence that has conceded more than anyone in the division.
Also read: Premier League 2025–26 Top Five Race: Chelsea’s Chances Analysed
Prediction
A rested Chelsea side, Palmer back in the XI, and Burnley’s leaky defence all point in one direction. While the Clarets’ away resilience deserves respect, conceding 51 league goals tells its own story. Expect the Blues to start sharp and not repeat the Leeds capitulation.
Prediction: Chelsea 3–1 Burnley
