CHELSEA'S 2026/2027 PRESEASON REVIEW

Chelsea wrapped up their 2026 pre-season preparations with a series of high-profile summer friendlies under their management setup, concluding the slate with a strong victory at Stamford Bridge.

Preseason Match Results

Date Opponent Result Score

July 28, 2026 Western Sydney Wanderers Won 6–4

August 1, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur Lost 1–2

August 5, 2026 Juventus Lost 0–1

August 8, 2026 AC Milan Won 3–0

August 9, 2026 Johor Darul Ta'zim Drew 3–3

August 15, 2026 Real Sociedad Won 3_1

Key Takeaways

João Pedro's Form: The summer acquisition proved to be the standout performer of the tour, capping off his preparation phase by scoring a brace against Real Sociedad to bring his total to 7 goals across the summer.

New Additions Contributing: New arrival Morgan Rogers also marked his introduction to the club in style by netting against Real Sociedad, while young talent Estevao Willian also featured prominently among the goalscorers earlier in the tour.

Mixed Consistency: The Blues showed high-scoring capabilities—highlighted by a 6-goal thriller against Western Sydney Wanderers and a clean sheet against AC Milan—alongside narrow setbacks against domestic and European rivals like Tottenham and Juventus.

With pre-season concluded, Chelsea turns its focus to their Premier League opening match against Fulham.