On This Day 13th December 1930, Chelsea won 5-0 against Sunderland at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture. Hughie Gallacher with 2 goals, Alex Cheyne, Jackie Crawford and a Tommy Law penalty scored for Chelsea. The attendance was 31,295.

Shot Of The Day. In this colourised image, Huddersfield Town take on Preston North End at Stamford Bridge in the F.A. Cup Final on 29th April 1922. 53,000 spectators witness a dour game that Huddersfield win 1-0 with a contentious penalty. It’s the last of 3 finals at the ground.

Shot Of The Day. Peter Bonetti punches clear as Hull City attack his goal at Stamford Bridge on 26th March 1966. The F.A. Cup 6th Round Tie sees Chelsea blow a 2-0 lead before drawing 2-2. However, five days later they win the Replay 3-1 at Boothferry Park.

Shot Of The Day. Pat Nevin completes the night’s scoring as Chelsea win 3-1 against Charlton Athletic at The Valley in a Full Members Cup Mini League Match on 23rd October 1985. Only 3,714 see the game but the Wembley dream is still alive.

Shot Of The Day. Steve Finnieston is mobbed by his teammates as he scores one of his two goals against Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on 2nd April 1977. Chelsea win 3-1 and it’s now six games unbeaten in the league.

On This Day 9th December 1972, Chelsea won 3-1 against Norwich City at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture, Bill Garner and Ian Hutchinson with 2 goals, scored for Chelsea with Jim Bone replying for Norwich, The attendance was 29,998.

Shot Of The Day. Gary Chivers runs 60 yards to meet a cross from a sweeping move to score Chelsea’s 5th goal against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on 25th October 1980. Colin Lee nets a late 6th and Geoff Hurst happily celebrates a year in charge.

Shot Of The Day. From a Bobby Tambling corner, Frank Blunstone, surrounded by defenders, heads the only goal of the game to give Chelsea a 1-0 win against Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge on 11th September 1963.

Shot Of The Day, Some supporters in a 45,000 gate risk their lives in order to see the F.A. Cup 4th Round Tie between Cardiff City and Chelsea at Ninian Park on 5th March 1921. It had taken Chelsea 3 attempts to dispose of Plymouth Argyle in the previous round but on this occasion they lose 1-0.

On This Day 6th December 1997, Chelsea won 6-1 against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in a Premier League fixture. Tore Andre Flo 3, Dan Petrescu, Roberto Di Matteo and Mark Nicholls scored for Chelsea with Ramon Vega replying for Spurs. The attendance was 28,476.

Shot Of The Day. It’s December 1914 and Chelsea Football Club has a novel way of informing people that the annual fixture between the Jockeys and Variety Artists has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch at Stamford Bridge.

Shot Of The Day. Michael Duberry outsmarts Sol Campbell on his way to a man of the match award as Chelsea face Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on 26th October 1996. The visitors prove to be as generous as ever as Chelsea win 3-1.

Shot Of The Day. Bill Garner shoots Chelsea level against Sheffield Wednesday just before half time at Hillsborough on 24th February 1973. The 5th Round F.A. Cup Tie is won 2-1, thanks to a Peter Osgood effort after the break. Arsenal await in the Quarter Final.

R.I.P. Marvin Hinton, Another of our immortals lost.

On This Day 3rd December 1949, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Blackpool at Stamford Bridge in a Division I fixture. Andy McCall gave Blackpool a 5th minute lead before James Bowie equalised for Chelsea in the 70th minute. The attendance was 47,636.

Shot Of The Day. This effort from debut boy, Bryan ‘Pop’ Robson is on its way to give Chelsea an 87th minute winner in the season opening fixture against Cambridge United at the Abbey Stadium on 28th August 1982. The 1-0 win gives Chelsea a good start to the Division 2 campaign.

Shot Of The Day. Seamus O’Connell completes a hat-trick on a league debut he’ll never forget as Chelsea face Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on 16th October 1954. 55,966 spectators see United edge an extraordinary eleven goal thriller 6-5.

Shot Of The Day. A shot from Hugh Billington (2nd right) hits the net and Chelsea are 2-0 up inside 15 minutes against Huddersfield Town at Stamford Bridge on 1st April 1950. Having scored the first, Roy Bentley adds another in a 3-1 Chelsea win.

On This Day 30th November 1912, Chelsea won 3-1 against Derby County at Stamford Bridge in a Division I fixture. William Bridgeman, Bob Whittingham and Vivian Woodward scored for Chelsea with Harry Leonard replying for Derby County. The attendance was 30,000.

Shot Of The Day. Pat Nevin is congratulated by his teammates after scoring Chelsea’s first goal against Walsall at a misty Fellows Park on 30th October 1984. They have to come from behind twice in a Milk Cup 3rd Round Tie and force a replay at Stamford Bridge.

Shot Of The Day. A partially obscured Ian Hutchinson cracks home the final goal in Chelsea’s 3-0 win against West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns on 8th March 1969. It doesn’t make up for the F.A. Cup 6th Round 2-1 home defeat to Albion a week earlier.

Shot Of The Day. Steve Finnieston makes sure of the points as he scores in the 90th minute to give Chelsea a 3-1 win against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on 4th March 1978. It backs up the remarkable 4-2 home win in the F.A. Cup 2 months earlier.

Shot Of The Day. Another chance goes begging against Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park on 6th February 1993. Despite Mick Harford scoring in the 89th minute, Chelsea fall to a disappointing 3-1 defeat in the Lancashire mist.

Shot Of The Day. A young looking Roy Bentley, John Harris and Bobby Campbell make work for the laundry lady after a muddy training session at Stamford Bridge in 1950.

On This Day 25th November 1967, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture. Tommy Baldwin gave Chelsea the lead in the 21st minute with Brian Kidd equalising for United in the 35th minute. The attendance was 54,712.

Shot Of The Day. Kerry Dixon sends Perry Digweed the wrong way and his 26th minute penalty gives Chelsea the lead at the Goldstone Ground on 3rd September 1983. After Brighton level the score, Kerry Dixon nets late on to give Chelsea a 2-1 win at the seaside.

Shot Of The Day. Second best for much of the game against Charlton Athletic at the Valley on 8th October 1955, Chelsea take a surprise lead through Bobby Smith and Sam Bartram can only look as the ball enters the net. He nets another as Chelsea win 2-1.

Shot Of The Day. After coming on as a substitute against Derby County at the Baseball Ground on 1st March 1997, Chelsea’s player manager, Ruud Gullit is helped from the field with a broken ankle. From 2-1 up, Chelsea lose 3-2 in the last minute of the game,

On This Day 22nd November 1924, Chelsea drew 1-1 with South Shields at Horsley Hill in a Division 2 fixture. Tommy Matthewson gave the home side a 32nd minute lead but William Whitton equalised for Chelsea in the 82nd minute. The attendance was 27,000.

Shot Of The Day. It’s pouring down with rain at Stamford Bridge on 2nd October 1976 but it doesn’t stop 28,409 spectators attending Chelsea’s Division 2 fixture against Cardiff City. Chelsea win 2-1 and stay top of the table,

Shot Of The Day. Alan Hudson crosses and Peter Osgood is waiting to put Chelsea 2-0 up against Burnley in a 4th Round F.A. Cup Tie at Stamford Bridge on 24th January 1970. The visitors dramatically score twice in the closing minutes to force a replay.

Shot Of The Day. A grounded Barry Bridges sees his effort go just wide of the Everton post at Goodison Park on 31st March 1965. Bert Murray scores for Chelsea in a 1-1 draw and it’s Chelsea’s 24th away point of the season.

Shot Of The Day. Cheered on by a 14,000 crowd, Peter Bonetti arrives by helicopter to officially open a new stadium in Sion, Switzerland on 11th August 1968. He’s carrying a piece of Wembley turf that will be placed in the pitch.

Shot Of The Day. Steve Sherwood sends a Vic Halom shot round the post at Roker Park on 16th August 1975. Despite taking the lead through Bill Garner, Chelsea’s return to Division 2 ends in a 2-1 defeat to Sunderland.

Shot Of The Day. Dmitri Kharine battles the elements and Chelsea old boy, Ken Monkou at Stamford Bridge on 2nd April 1994. Goals from John Spence and Erland Johnsen give Chelsea a 2-0 win against Southampton in the Premier League fixture.

Shot Of The Day. Former referee and Chelsea official timekeeper, Mr Jack Sturgeon, seen here atop the old East Stand at Stamford Bridge in January 1970. It was his job to determine the winner of the Golden Goal competition at Chelsea home games.

Shot Of The Day. Pat Nevin goes close on his Chelsea debut at Hillsborough on 17th September 1983. Despite Clive Walker’s goal, Sheffield Wednesday score two set pieces and win a magnificent encounter 2-1. For Chelsea it’s a first defeat of the season.

Shot Of The Day. Johnny McNichol’s shot beats Ron Reynolds and Chelsea are level against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on 2nd April 1955. The home side go ahead again, but Chelsea roar back to score three times and win 4-2. Top of the table with Wolves up next at Stamford Bridge.

On This Day 13th November 1945, arguably the most famous and documented game to ever take place at Stamford Bridge. A crowd well in excess of 100,000 and the Chelsea debut of Tommy Lawton.

Shot Of The Day. Chris Hutchings comes close to scoring at Deepdale on 28th February 1981 but is thwarted by the Preston North End defence. Chelsea start brightly but concede a soft goal and eventually lose 1-0. The Division 2 campaign is beginning to unravel.

Shot Of The Day. Peter Osgood points an accusing finger at John Boyle, who he suspects is cheating at Domino’s during some free time in December 1966. Joe Kirkup and the Harris brothers watch on with amusement.

Today we remember.

Shot Of The Day. Ready to celebrate a goal, David Speedie sees his shot come back off the post during Chelsea’s Full Members Cup Tie against West Ham United on 25th November 1986. Despite struggling in the league Chelsea leave Upton Park with a 2-1 win.

Shot Of The Day. Dennis Wise collects the trophy after Chelsea win the pre season Makita International Tournament at White Hart Lane on 1st August 1993. A Tony Cascarino hat trick and a Gavin Peacock effort contribute to a 4-0 win against generous hosts, Tottenham Hotspur.

Shot Of The Day. A Chelsea side comprising of management and staff take on a Building Workers XI at Stamford Bridge on 7th May 1973. They win 3-1 and have the distinction of being the last Chelsea team to play on the original pitch before it is moved 5ft towards the West Stand.

On This Day 8th November 1980, Chelsea won 1-0 against Oldham Athletic at Stamford Bridge in a Division 2 fixture. Colin Lee scored the only goal of the game for Chelsea in the 58th minute. The attendance was 19,327.

Shot Of The Day. Ray Wilkins is about to head Chelsea level against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on 11th December 1976. After falling 3-1 behind Chelsea fight back and in a rousing finish, score twice in the last 10 minutes to snatch a draw.

Shot Of The Day. The net bulges and Ian Hutchinson celebrates the equalising goal as 10 man Chelsea snatch a 1-1 draw against a very physical Aris Salonika side in a European Cup Winners Cup 1st Round 1st Leg Tie at the Charilaou Stadium on 16th September 1970.

Shot Of The Day. Chelsea’s defence of the title is not going well, but this header from Bobby Smith in the 48th minute against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on 1st October 1955 gives them a 2-1 win and a first of the season at home. 44,583 are there to see it.

On This Day 5th November 1998, Chelsea won 1-0 against Copenhagen in a European Cup Winners Cup 2nd Round 2nd Leg Tie at Parken. Brian Laudrup scored for Chelsea in the 32nd minute to give them a 2-1 agg win. The attendance was 25,118.