Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Chelsea host Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday 2 December 2026, the reverse of the fixture that kicked off the previous Premier League season, when Palace visited SW6 on the opening weekend.

Oliver Glasner's Palace have punched well above their league position in cup competitions in recent seasons, adding the Community Shield to their FA Cup triumph, even as domestic league form has been more mixed. The two sides have shared recent meetings fairly evenly, with a competitive edge developing between the clubs as both look to establish themselves in the upper half of the table this season.