Chelsea will host Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge this Saturday, aiming to recover from their recent European defeat and ascend into the Premier League‘s top four.
Chelsea comes off a disappointing 5–2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Manager Liam Rosenior’s strategy in that match did not go as planned. Currently, Chelsea is in fifth place, just three points behind Manchester United and Aston Villa in the race for Champions League spots.
Rosenior has introduced a high-possession style, leading the league with an average of 21.6 sequences of 10+ passes per game since he took over. However, this open play has made them vulnerable defensively, as they have managed only three clean sheets in 16 matches.
Newcastle United travels to London looking to end a 14-year losing streak at Stamford Bridge. They have lost 11 of their last 12 league games against Chelsea, with their last victory at this venue back in 2012.
Eddie Howe’s team aims to build on a recent 1–1 draw with Barcelona that nearly ended in victory. While their league form has struggled, placing them at 12th, Newcastle’s quick transition game could take advantage of Chelsea’s defensive weaknesses.
Chelsea vs Newcastle United – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 14 March 2026
- Kick-off: 17:30 GMT
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
- Referee: Paul Tierney
- VAR: Michael Salisbury
- Last Meeting: Newcastle United 2–2 Chelsea (20 Dec 2025, Premier League)
Team News
Chelsea
Liam Rosenior welcomes back Estevao Willian, Jamie Gittens, and Levi Colwill to training. Gittens and Estevao are being closely monitored due to hamstring issues, while Colwill is in modified training after recovering from an ACL injury. Moisés Caicedo has been vital in midfield, boasting a league-high 90.6% pass completion rate under pressure.
Newcastle United
The Magpies will miss key midfielder Bruno Guimarães, who is out with a hamstring injury. Fabian Schär, Emil Krafth, and Lewis Miley also remain unavailable. However, Anthony Gordon is expected to start after recovering from illness, and Sandro Tonali is looking to score after leading the league in shots without a goal (28) this season.
Form
Chelsea
Chelsea has shown strong attacking consistency, scoring in 27 Premier League matches this season, the highest in the league. However, they come off a heavy 5–2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Domestically, they recently won 4–1 against Aston Villa, with João Pedro shining as their top performer, netting 14 goals—most for a Chelsea debutant since Diego Costa.
Newcastle United
Newcastle has become known for drawing matches, particularly on the road, all four of their away clean sheets this season have ended in 0–0 results. They recently faced a tough 1–1 draw with Barcelona but previously secured a vital 2–1 league win against Manchester United. Despite challenges at Stamford Bridge, they have avoided defeat in five of their last seven encounters with Chelsea, and a win could mark a significant achievement, placing them alongside other top teams with 50 Premier League wins in the capital.
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Sarr, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Santos; Palmer, Fernandez, Garnacho; Pedro
Newcastle United Predicted XI (4-3-3): Ramsdale; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Willock, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Barnes, Gordon
How to Watch Chelsea vs Newcastle United?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League, starting at 17:00 GMT before the 17:30 kick-off.
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