Arsenal vs Chelsea Stats: Head-to-head Record and Historical Context

Arsenal host Chelsea at Emirates Stadium in London on 06 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 15:30 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 3. Both sides have started the 2026 campaign strongly, turning this early-season clash into a high-stakes meeting between top-four contenders. Arsenal vs Chelsea stats for the new season underline that this is more than a routine league fixture; it is a key test of title and Champions League ambitions.

Arsenal come into this match ranked 2nd with 6 points, a goal difference of +4 and two wins from two, backed by a perfect defensive record. Chelsea sit 4th, also on 6 points, with a goal difference of +2 after scoring 7 and conceding 5. With both teams already inside the Champions League qualifying positions, the stakes are clear: victory here would provide a significant early advantage and will add another chapter to the Arsenal vs Chelsea stats narrative at Emirates Stadium.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a recent sequence of tightly contested meetings, with Arsenal holding a clear edge across the latest competitive fixtures.

Previous meetings: 5
Arsenal wins: 4
Draws: 1
Chelsea wins: 0

Arsenal vs Chelsea Timeline & Historical Context

The Arsenal vs Chelsea timeline in recent seasons has tilted decisively towards the North London side, particularly in high-pressure encounters. On 16 March 2025 in the Premier League Regular Season - 29 at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0, having led 1-0 at half-time. That narrow win underlined Arsenal’s ability to manage tight league contests at home.

On 30 November 2025, the rivalry moved to Stamford Bridge in Premier League Regular Season - 13. Chelsea and Arsenal drew 1-1, with a goalless first half before both sides found the net after the break. That result remains the only draw in the recent sequence and the only occasion Chelsea avoided defeat within this five-match run.

The 2025–26 League Cup Semi-finals added further weight to Arsenal’s dominance in knockout football. On 14 January 2026 at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal (half-time 0-1) produced a high-scoring tie in which Arsenal prevailed away from home. The return leg at Emirates Stadium on 03 February 2026 saw Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (half-time 0-0), securing another clean sheet and progression from the Semi-finals. Most recently, on 01 March 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 28 at Emirates Stadium, Arsenal again beat Chelsea 2-1 after a 1-1 half-time scoreline. Taken together, this Arsenal vs Chelsea timeline highlights Arsenal’s consistent edge in both league and cup contexts, especially at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal vs Chelsea Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The recent head-to-head breakdown underlines Arsenal’s superiority, both in results and in goal output, across league and cup competitions.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Arsenal 9 - 4 Chelsea
Average Goals per Match: Arsenal 1.80 vs Chelsea 0.80

Venue Split Performance:

At Emirates Stadium: 3 matches played here — Arsenal won 3 (as home side), Chelsea won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
At Stamford Bridge: 2 matches played here — Chelsea won 0 (as home side), Arsenal won 1 (as away side), 1 draw

Arsenal vs Chelsea Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Arsenal vs Chelsea last results in recent competitive fixtures:

01 March 2026: Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea (Half-time: 1-1) – Premier League Regular Season - 28
03 February 2026: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (Half-time: 0-0) – League Cup Semi-finals
14 January 2026: Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal (Half-time: 0-1) – League Cup Semi-finals
30 November 2025: Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 13
16 March 2025: Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 29

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Arsenal Matches Results and Stats

For the current Premier League season to date, Arsenal have started with a perfect record over two matches. They have won both fixtures, one at home and one away, scoring 4 goals and conceding none. The numbers point to a well-balanced side: an average of 2.0 goals scored per game and 0.0 conceded, with clean sheets in both outings and no match in which they failed to score. A 3-0 home win and a 1-0 away victory underline both attacking efficiency and defensive control, while a consistent 4-2-3-1 setup across two games suggests tactical stability heading into this clash.

Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Last 5 Chelsea Matches Results and Stats

Chelsea’s Premier League season to date has also produced two wins from two, but with a very different statistical profile. They have scored 7 goals and conceded 5, averaging 3.5 goals for and 2.5 against per match. A 4-3 home win and a 3-2 away success show strong attacking output but also defensive vulnerability, with no clean sheets so far. Like Arsenal, Chelsea have not failed to score in either game and have used a 3-4-2-1 formation in both matches, emphasising attacking width and numbers in advanced areas, but at the cost of defensive solidity.

Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the recent Arsenal vs Chelsea stats, history points clearly towards Arsenal. They have won 4 of the last 5 competitive meetings and are unbeaten in this sequence, with a 9-4 aggregate goal advantage. At Emirates Stadium, Arsenal have taken maximum points in all three recent home fixtures against Chelsea, conceding just once. Chelsea’s only respite in this run is a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, with no wins in the last five. Current league form adds another layer: Arsenal combine perfect results with a flawless defensive record, while Chelsea arrive with an equally perfect points haul but a much leakier back line. Taken together, the head-to-head record, venue split, and season-to-date form all lean towards Arsenal having the stronger statistical platform ahead of this Premier League meeting.

Arsenal vs Chelsea H2H Statistics updated on 01 September 2026.