# Chelsea and Tottenham prepare for London derby

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chelsea-premier-league-performance-and-fixtures
> Updated: 2026-10-23T19:03:12.000Z. Sources: 56. Developments: 3.

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 fourth in the league with 13 points, enter 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. Their recent win over Everton was notable for marking their first Premier League clean sheet since January.

Alonso faces several selection challenges. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is sidelined following surgery for a jaw injury, with 21-year-old Mike Penders expected to start in his place. Pep Chavarria, Emmanuel Emegha, and Reece James also remain unavailable. Recent reports also note the absence of winger Jamie Gittens.

Tottenham, managed by Roberto De Zerbi, occupies 16th place with only six points this season. They recently secured their first league win with a 3-1 victory against Coventry City. De Zerbi faces injury hurdles; Destiny Udogie is confirmed to miss the match due to a knee problem, and Wilson Odobert continues to recover from an ACL injury. While Pedro Porro is expected to return from a hamstring injury, the availability of James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski remains uncertain. Mohammed Kudus is noted as a key player for the visitors.

Historically, Tottenham has struggled at Stamford Bridge, having won only one of their last 36 league visits. Additionally, Chelsea has won the last six Premier League head-to-head meetings between the two clubs. De Zerbi has expressed a desire to use this poor record as motivation for his players.

## Claims

- Pedro Porro has returned to availability for Tottenham. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Tottenham Hotspur defeated Coventry City 3-1 in their previous match. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are fitness doubts for Tottenham. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Chelsea is currently fourth in the Premier League table. (single source)
- Roberto De Zerbi defended the Tottenham medical staff. (single source)
- Destiny Udogie is sidelined for Tottenham. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Chelsea host Tottenham in London derby at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea hosts Tottenham at Stamford Bridge for a Premier League London derby, with the Blues seeking a third consecutive win.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-and-tottenham-prepare-for-london-derby-at-stamford-bridge

### 2026-10-21: Chelsea and Tottenham prepare for London derby amid injury concerns

Chelsea hosts Tottenham in a high-stakes London derby at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea seeks to maintain their top-four momentum, while Spurs aim to build on their first win of the season despite significant injury'

38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-monitoring-florian-wirtz-following-liverpool-struggles

### 2026-09-25: Brentford defeat Chelsea 3-0 in West London derby

Brentford defeated Chelsea 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium, marking their first home win against the Blues since 1938 through a dominant second-half performance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brentford-defeat-chelsea-3-0-in-west-london-derby

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