Chelsea vs Tottenham Match Preview: May 19, 2026

Chelsea host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, London, on 19 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 37. Chelsea sit 10th on 49 points with a goal difference of 6, while Tottenham are 17th on 38 points and a goal difference of -9, still looking over their shoulder near the bottom.

Chelsea Availability

Chelsea face a lengthy absentee list. J. Derry (Concussion) is sidelined. An unnamed attacker (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. J. Gittens (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. M. Mudryk (Suspended) is sidelined. In addition, L. Colwill (Knee Injury) is doubtful, while R. Lavia (Knock) is doubtful. None of Chelsea’s listed absentees feature among the league’s top scorers or assist providers, so the major attacking burden will again fall on João Pedro, who has 15 goals and 5 assists and is available.

Tottenham Availability

Tottenham are also heavily depleted. B. Davies (Ankle Injury) is sidelined. M. Kudus (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. D. Kulusevski (Knee Injury) is sidelined. W. Odobert (Knee Injury) is sidelined. C. Romero (Knee Injury) is sidelined. X. Simons (Knee Injury) is sidelined. D. Solanke (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. J. Maddison (Injury) is doubtful.

Impact Summary

Chelsea’s primary creator and finisher João Pedro remains available, preserving much of their attacking output. Tottenham, however, lose significant creativity and depth across midfield and attack, increasing the reliance on Richarlison, who has 10 league goals and 4 assists.