On This Day 14th March 1931, Chelsea won 3-2 against Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture. Leslie Odell (pen), Jackie Crawford and Hughie Gallacher scored for Chelsea with Les Bruton scoring twice for Blackburn. The attendance was 32,623.

Shot Of The Day Graeme Le Saux takes evasive action at Ayresome Park on 11th December 1992. Chelsea’s Friday night Premier League clash with Middlesbrough ends in a 0-0 draw and the point maintains 4th position in the table.

Shot Of The Day Chelsea’s Reg Matthews goes over in the Blackpool penalty area at Bloomfield Road on 13th April 1957. The referee waves play on and Chelsea’s trip to the seaside ends in disappointment as Blackpool win 1-0.

Shot Of The Day Wearing No12, John Boyle makes history by being Chelsea’s first ever substitute in the Football League when he replaces George Graham at Craven Cottage on 28th August 1965. Chelsea beat near neighbours Fulham 3-0.

On This Day 11th March 1950, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Everton at Goodison Park in a Division 1 fixture. Harry Catterick gave Everton a 36th minute lead but Hugh Billington equalised for Chelsea in the 43rd minute. The attendance was 50,328.

Shot Of The Day Roy Wegerle shoots towards goal during Chelsea’s Simod Cup 2nd Round Tie against Manchester City at Maine Road on 16th December 1987. Kerry Dixon and Kevin Wilson both score in a 2-0 Chelsea win. Only 6,406 are there to see it.

Shot Of The Day John Hollins crashes home a penalty in the 86th minute and it gives Chelsea a dramatic 3-2 win against Tottenham Hotspur in a League Cup Semi Final 1st Leg at Stamford Bridge on 22nd December 1971. 43,330 see the match, still the record for a League Cup Tie at the ground.

Shot Of The Day Roberto Di Matteo steers home to level for Chelsea against Blackburn Rovers in a Coca Cola Cup 3rd Round Tie at Stamford Bridge on 15th October 1997. The game ends 1-1 after extra time but Chelsea win 4-1 in the penalty shootout.

Shot Of The Day Peter Bonetti leaps to snuff out a Blackburn Rovers corner at Ewood Park on 16th September 1963. After being a goal up, Chelsea fall behind until Bert Murray scores his 2nd of the game to snatch a point from a 2-2 draw.

On This Day 7th March 1959, Chelsea drew 3-3 with Luton Town at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture. Peter Brabrook, Tony Nicholas and Frank Blunstone scored for Chelsea with Gordon Turner 2, and Alwin McGuffie replying for Luton. The attendance was 29,175.

Shot Of The Day Paul Ward scores the 3rd of Chelsea’s 4 goals in a Reserves game against Tottenham Hotspur at Harlington on 16th February 1982. Ian Britton, Mark Turkington and Paul Canoville get the others as the visitors fail to trouble the Chelsea goal.

Shot Of The Day Two Arsenal defenders are on the line but they can’t prevent Peter Houseman’s shot from entering the net at Highbury on 23rd November 1968. It’s enough to give Chelsea a 1-0 win and end Arsenal’s unbeaten home record.

Shot Of The Day Ruud Gullit puts Chelsea 2-1 up against Wimbledon in the 81st minute in a 6th Round F.A. Cup Tie at Stamford Bridge on 9th March 1996. However, the visitors spoil the party by equalising a minute later and Chelsea face a Replay at Selhurst Park.

On This Day 4th March 1950, Chelsea won 2-0 against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in an F.A. Cup 6th Round Tie. Bobby Campbell on 6 minutes and Roy Bentley on 70 minutes scored for Chelsea. The attendance was 70,362.

Shot Of The Day Mark Stein hits his cross shot beyond Tim Flowers but also wide of the post at Ewood Park on 28th October 1995. It’s a very disappointing day for Chelsea as they are beaten 3-0 by Blackburn Rovers.

Shot Of The Day This attack from Chelsea comes to nothing at St James’ Park on 15th November 1952. Despite taking a 26th minute lead through Eric Parsons Chelsea fall to a defeat as Newcastle United score a goal in each half to win 2-1.

Shot Of The Day Jimmy Greaves scores for Chelsea to make it 1-1 against Burnley at Turf Moor on 11th March 1961. He scores two in the game, as does Bobby Tambling and after being both 3-1 and 4-2 down, Chelsea earn a point from a remarkable 4-4 draw.

On This Day 1st March 1947, Chelsea won 2-1 against Arsenal at Highbury in a Division 1 fixture. Tommy Rudkin gave Arsenal a 20th minute lead, but a 25th minute Len Goulden penalty and a Reg Williams goal on 63 minutes gave Chelsea the points. The attendance was 52,606.

Shot Of The Day Mike Fillery gets Chelsea off to a flying start by scoring in the 4th minute against Cambridge United at Stamford Bridge on 16th February 1980. The visitors equalise soon after and the game ends 1-1 with Chelsea’s promotion hopes taking a minor jolt.

Shot Of The Day Kerry Dixon hits Chelsea’s second goal and his 24th of the season against Oldham Athletic at Stamford Bridge on 3rd March 1984. The Blues win the game 3-0, making it six games without defeat and 2nd place in the Division 2 table.

Shot Of The Day Never one to sport a fashionable hair cut, John Dempsey looks like his hairpiece is slipping as he gets a last minute massage from Harry Medhurst before Chelsea face Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on 26th October 1974.

Shot Of The Day Bobby Campbell puts Chelsea 2-1 up at White Hart Lane on 17th November 1951. However, on a pitch that resembles a swamp, Tottenham Hotspur fight back and snatch a 3-2 win, thanks to a Len Duquemin goal in the 80th minute.

Shot Of The Day Wimbledon were often a thorn in Chelsea’s side, but not on this occasion when Chelsea beat them 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on 14th November 1998. Dan Petrescu is pictured wrapping things up by side footing the final goal.

Shot Of The Day This shot on the run from Tommy Baldwin is saved by West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ray Potter on 12th November 1966. A Bobby Tambling goal in the 83rd minute gives Chelsea a 1-0 win and their 3rd successive victory at The Hawthorns.

Shot Of The Day Tommy Langley equalises for Chelsea against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on 4th March 1978. It’s a matter of weeks since Chelsea beat the same opponents 4-2 in the F.A. Cup and they dish out another hiding, this time winning 3-1.

Shot Of The Day Alan Dickens is foiled by a combination of Colin Foster and Steve Sutton during Chelsea’s Division 1 clash with Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on 9th September 1989. An entertaining encounter ends 2-2.

On This Day 21st February 1920, Chelsea won 3-0 against Leicester City at Stamford Bridge in an F.A. Cup 3rd Round Tie. John Browning, Jack Cock and Harry Ford scored 2nd half goals for Chelsea. The attendance was 42,756.

Shot Of The Day John Spencer celebrates before the ball is in the net at Stamford Bridge on 3rd April 1993. It’s the 2nd of Chelsea’s four goals against Middlesbrough in the Premier League fixture, all of them coming in the second half.

Shot Of The Day A corner by Chelsea’s Charlie Dyke is caught by Sam Bartram in the Charlton Athletic goal on 4th November 1950. However, his momentum carries him over the line and Chelsea are on the way to a 2-1 win at the Valley, their first away from home in the league.

Shot Of The Day David Speedie scores to give Chelsea the lead against Sheffield Wednesday at Stamford Bridge on 2nd May 1983. Wednesday level in the 2nd half for a 1-1 draw and Chelsea know a defeat in the next game at Bolton Wanderers will relegate them.

Shot Of The Day Ron Healey diverts Keith Weller’s free kick into his own net at Maine Road on 28th April 1971. The goal gives Chelsea a 2-0 aggregate win against Manchester City in a ECWC semi final and books a trip to Athens to face Real Madrid.

Shot Of The Day Mr William Pink of Hartismere Road SW6 pictured outside the East Stand in December 1966. Then aged 84, William had been present at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s first Christmas game on 23rd December 1905, the visitors being Bristol City.

Shot Of The Day Tony Nicholas gives Chelsea a 3rd minute lead at Deepdale on 28th September 1957 but the lead doesn’t last long as Preston North End soon go in front. Ron Tindall levels for Chelsea before the break but the home side go on to win 5-2.

On This Day 15th February 1993, Ian Porterfield was sacked as Chelsea manager, becoming the first manager to be dismissed in the Premier League era, a tradition Chelsea F.C. have proudly upheld ever since.

Shot Of The Day Peter Osgood proudly displays the trophy as he tops the poll and is voted the Chelsea Player Of The Year at the end of the 1972-73 season.

Shot Of The Day Bill Garner drills a shot into the Oxford United goal at the Manor Ground on 7th February 1976. It gives Chelsea a 57th minute lead in the Division 2 fixture but the home side convert a free kick on 72 minutes to snatch a 1-1 draw.

On This Day 13th February 1954, Chelsea won 4-2 against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge in a Division I fixture. Roy Bentley with 2 goals, Eric Parsons and Les Stubbs scored for Chelsea with Roy Swinbourne and Dennis Wilshaw replying for Wolves. The attendance was 60,289.

Shot Of The Day A grounded Barry Bridges sees his goal bring the score level at Goodison Park on 26th February 1966. It looks like Chelsea have earned a point until Everton score in the final seconds to snatch a 2-1 win.

Shot Of The Day Jack Harrow leads the Chelsea team out at Stamford Bridge on 13th January 1923 as they face Rotherham County in a 1st Round F.A. Cup Tie. It’s a successful day for the captain as a 3rd minute goal from James Armstrong gives Chelsea a 1-0 win.

Shot Of The Day On his home debut, Tommy Walker scores the first of his two goals for Chelsea against Leeds United (Dirty) at Stamford Bridge on 14th September 1946. Tommy Lawton scores late on to wrap up a 3-0 win in front of 56,484 spectators.

On This Day 10th February 1951, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Fulham at Stamford Bridge in an F,A. Cup 5th Round Tie. Roy Bentley gave Chelsea a 44th minute lead with Johnny Campbell levelling for Fulham on 70 minutes. The attendance was 69,434.

Shot Of The Day This effort from Kerry Dixon sets Chelsea on their way to a commanding 3-0 lead against Manchester City at Maine Road on 18th March 1989. The home side pull two goals back late on but Chelsea hang on to win in front of a 40,070 gate.

Shot Of The Day Chris Sutton celebrates in front of the Matthew Harding Stand at Stamford Bridge on 21st August 1999. Ugochuku Ehiogu has just put through his own goal and it’s enough for Chelsea to beat Aston Villa in the Premier League fixture.

Shot Of The Day A shot from Eric Cantona hits the Chelsea bar before dropping into the grateful hands of Dmitri Kharine at Stamford Bridge on 11th September 1993. A single Gavin Peacock goal is enough to give Chelsea a 1-0 win against Manchester United.

On This Day 7th February 1925, Chelsea won 1-0 against Southampton at Stamford Bridge in a Division 2 fixture. Bob Turnbull scored the only goal of the game for Chelsea in the 82nd minute. The attendance was 37,000.

Shot Of The Day Colin Pates rejoices after putting Chelsea 3-1 up at Goodison Park on 22nd December 1984. Recent signing Gordon Davies nets a hat trick and champions elect Everton are beaten 4-3 in a thrilling encounter.

Shot Of The Day 16yr old apprentice Steve Wicks heads Chelsea level in an F.A.Youth Cup 5th Round Replay against Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on 28th February 1973. Missing several first choice players, Chelsea twice come from behind to win 3-2. Ray Lewington scores the clinching goal.

Shot Of The Day Seamus O’Connell leaps over a Walsall defender and his shot nestles in the back of the net at Stamford Bridge on 8th January 1955. Bottom of League 3 South, Walsall give a good account of themselves as Chelsea only win 2-0 in a 3rd Round F.A. Cup Tie.

Shot Of The Day Referee, Mr D Corbett appears to be joining in with the celebrations after Tommy Baldwin scores for Chelsea against Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on 13th April 1968. In reality he’s confirming the second goal of a 2-0 win.

On This Day 3rd February 1979, Chelsea won 2-1 against Birmingham City at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture. Ray Wilkins scored both goals for Chelsea with Keith Bertschin replying for Birmingham City. The attendance was 22.129.