History of the Chelsea v Newcastle United fixture
Newcastle United face a trip to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge at tea-time on Saturday, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Magpies will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 42 and win only 12 of the 75 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was less than a year ago, in May 2012, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Wed 02 May | Chelsea | 0-2 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 03 Dec | Newcastle Utd. | 0 - 3 | Chelsea | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 15 May | Chelsea | 2 - 2 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 28 Nov | Newcastle Utd. | 1 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 22 Sep | Chelsea | 3 - 4 | Newcastle Utd. | League Cup |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 04 Apr | Newcastle Utd. | 0 - 2 | Chelsea | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 22 Nov | Chelsea | 0 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Chelsea have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Blues, with 7 goals against.
Newcastle United have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Magpies's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.
Chelsea are leading the way in the Barclays Premier League, with their 2 games giving them a return of 6 points.
Newcastle United lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 3 from their 1 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Newcastle United | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Neither team is setting the world alight, and we think this game will result in a narrow home win for the Blues. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Chelsea | 10 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Newcastle United | 14 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 13 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here