Chelsea and Tottenham prepare for London derby amid injury concerns

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are set to face each other in a Premier League London derby at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Chelsea, currently in fourth place, enters the match following consecutive victories over Bournemouth and Everton. Under manager Xabi Alonso, the Blues have demonstrated strong offensive form, scoring 17 goals in seven matches. However, they will be without goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez due to a head injury, with 21-year-old Mike Penders expected to start.

Tottenham Hotspur arrives seeking to build momentum after securing their first league win of the season, a 3-1 victory against Coventry City. Manager Roberto De Zerbi faces significant squad challenges; while Pedro Porro is expected to return from a hamstring injury, Destiny Udogie remains sidelined with a knee issue. The availability of James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski also remains uncertain following recent matches.

Historically, Tottenham has struggled at Stamford Bridge, winning only once in their last 36 league visits to the venue. Chelsea has also won the last six Premier League head-to-head meetings between the two clubs.