Shot Of The Day Michael Duberry rises above the Manchester United defence to put Chelsea ahead at Old Trafford on 2nd November 1996. They run out 2-1 winners to continue their impressive record of only 2 defeats in 22 visits to Old Trafford.

Shot Of The Day From a goal down to Sheffield United, Eric Parsons scores to put Chelsea ahead at Bramall Lane on 16th January 1954. They eventually win the game 3-1 to extend their unbeaten league run to ten games, their longest post war.

Shot Of The Day John Boyle takes a tumble in the area but Russian referee, Mr Pavel Kazakov says no penalty in Chelsea’s European Cup Winners Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on 14th April 1971. Chelsea win the game 1-0.

Shot Of The Day Paul Mariner has a novel way of dealing with Gordon Durie during Chelsea’s 3-0 win against Portsmouth at Fratton Park on 18th August 1987. Four years later many a Chelsea fan would like to be in Mariner’s boots.

Shot Of The Day Bobby Tambling is denied by Gordon Banks in the Stoke City goal at Stamford Bridge on 17th March 1970. The game marks John Hollins’ 300th league appearance in a Chelsea shirt and it’s a happy occasion as a Charlie Cooke goal gives them a 1-0 win.

On This Day 26th April 1939, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Birmingham City at St Andrews in a Division 1 fixture. Joe Payne gave Chelsea a 6th minute lead, but after Don Dearson had hit a 55th minute penalty over the bar, Jackie Brown levelled for City in the 60th minute. The attendance was 28,637.

Shot Of The Day On his Chelsea debut, Tommy Lawton makes a nuisance of himself in the Dynamo Moscow penalty area at Stamford Bridge on 13th November 1945. In front of a gate in excess of 100,000, he scores one of Chelsea’s goals in a 3-3 draw.

Shot Of The Day A Barry Bridges header flies into the roof of the net for the 2nd of Chelsea’s 4 goals against Ipswich Town at Stamford Bridge on 22nd February 1964. The visitors fail to trouble the Chelsea defence in a one sided encounter.

Shot Of The Day Andy Townsend is mobbed by his teammates at Old Trafford after putting Chelsea 2-0 up against Manchester United on 25th November 1990. The home side draw level, but a late Dennis Wise penalty gives Chelsea a first away win of the season.

Shot Of The Day Mike Fillery’s shot hits John Keay (no6) in the Shrewsbury Town defence and is deflected into the goal. It wraps up a 3-0 win for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on 31st January 1981 and leaves them 3rd in Division 2.

Shot Of The Day Ken Shellito hooks one off the line at Upton Park on 13th November 1965. Despite a Bobby Tambling goal, Chelsea fall to a 2-1 defeat and they are still to taste victory in a league game at West Ham United.

On This Day 21st April 1984, Chelsea won 3–0 against Shrewsbury Town at Stamford Bridge in a Division 2 fixture. Kerry Dixon with 2 goals and Pat Nevin scored for Chelsea. Nigel Spackman also had a penalty saved. The attendance was 17,295.

Shot Of The Day Steve Finnieston scores the first of his 3 goals against Hull City at Stamford Bridge on 14th May 1977. Chelsea’s 4-0 victory ensures that the team remain unbeaten at home in the league for the first time since the 1910-11 season and they leave Division 2 in style.

Shot Of The Day Both Pierluigi Casiraghi and Frank Leboeuf are denied by Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Dave Beasant at Stamford Bridge on 12th September 1998. The custodian plays a blinder but can’t prevent his former club Chelsea from winning the game 2-1.

Shot Of The Day A packed away terrace celebrates Kerry Dixon’s 2nd goal in Chelsea’s 2-1 win against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Goldstone Ground on 3rd September 1983. It’s two wins out of two and seven goals scored.

On This Day 18th April 1930, Chelsea won 2-1 against Bristol City at Stamford Bridge in a Division 2 fixture. Percy Vials scored for City after 2 minutes, but George Mills on 65 minutes and Andy Wilson on 80 minutes scored for Chelsea. The attendance was 36,038.

Shot Of The Day Injury hit and twice behind, Chelsea’s Youth side fight back to beat Sunderland 3-2 in an F.A. Youth Cup 5th Round Replay at Stamford Bridge on 28th February 1973. Steve Finnieston is seen scoring Chelsea’s 1st goal and his 40th of the season at all levels.

Shot Of The Day Inside the 1st minute at Stamford Bridge on 15th March 1969 and this effort from Peter Houseman is parried by Alex Stepney, but David Webb is on hand to score in Chelsea’s 3-2 win against Manchester United in front of a 60,436 gate.

Shot Of The Day A shot on the run from John Boyle is fierce, but unfortunately wide of the Nottingham Forest goal at the City Ground on 12th December 1970. Keith Weller scores Chelsea’s goal in a 1-1 draw.

Shot Of The Day Two Chelsea defenders heave a sigh as Bill Robertson hugs the ball affectionately at Burnden Park on 6th September 1952. It’s been a poor start to the season for Chelsea but they get a point against Bolton Wanderers in a 1-1 draw.

Shot Of The Day Roy Bentley (Right) can just be seen after scoring a spectacular goal against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on 4th March 1950. Chelsea win the F.A. Cup 6th Round Tie 2-0 and 70,362 are there to see it.

Shot Of The Day Craig Burley wraps things up for Chelsea by scoring the final goal of a 3-1 win against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough after extra time on 9th February 1994 in a 4th Round F.A. Cup Tie. Oxford United await in the next round.

On This Day 12th April 1980, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Preston North End at Deepdale in a Division 2 fixture. Mick Baxter scored for Preston in the 5th minute with Mike Fillery equalising for Chelsea in the 53rd minute. The attendance was 13,069.

Shot Of The Day Clive Walker equalises for Chelsea against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road on 27th December 1982. David Speedie then scores a second half winner for Chelsea and the Blues maintain their unbeaten run on the Omniturf.

Shot Of The Day Bobby Tambling keeps up his record of finding the net in every round as he scores Chelsea’s 1st goal in the 2-0 win against Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge in the F.A. Cup 5th Round on 11th March 1967.

Shot Of The Day Despair for Manchester United but joy for Chelsea as Kerry Dixon hits a 90th minute winner at Old Trafford on 9th April 1986. On a memorable night the Chelsea striker grabs both goals in a 2-1 victory.

Shot Of The Day Ian Hutchinson is beaten to the ball by Alex Stepney at Old Trafford on 19th August 1970. With four successive wins in as many visits to the venue, including the Cup Final Replay, Chelsea have to settle for a 0-0 draw against Manchester United on this occasion.

Shot Of The Day Jerry Murphy organises the defensive wall in the pouring rain at the Manor Ground on 25th August 1986. Chelsea’s first away game of the season against Oxford United ends in a 1-1 draw. David Speedie scores the Chelsea goal.

Shot Of The Day Ron Tindall, who had been denied twice by the Newcastle United goalkeeper, scores Chelsea’s 90th minute winner at Stamford Bridge on 10th December 1955. Despite being defending champions, the 2-1 victory sees them in mid table.

Shot Of The Day Jason Cundy gets his first taste of league action for Chelsea when they face Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road on 1st September 1990. It’s an unhappy debut for him as Chelsea lose 1-0.

Shot Of The Day Players from both Chelsea and Arsenal salute the 45,329 fans at Highbury, prior to the season opening game on 25th August 1984. Backed by a huge following Chelsea take a well earned point from a 1-1 draw on their return to Division I.

On This Day 4th April 1994, Chelsea drew 0-0 with Newcastle United at St James’ Park in a Premier League fixture. The attendance was 32,216.

Shot Of The Day Tommy Baldwin (right) lobs the Arsenal defence to complete the scoring at Stamford Bridge on 27th September 1969. With Alan Birchenall scoring twice, Chelsea’s 3-0 win is their biggest to date at home against the Gunners.

Shot Of The Day A cross shot from Trevor Aylott drifts on top of the Aston Villa goal at Stamford Bridge on 19th November 1977. It’s about as close as Chelsea get to scoring in a disappointing 0-0 draw, but the visitors have a 70th minute goal ruled out for an infringement.

Shot Of The Day 30th January 1965, and players from both West Ham United and Chelsea pay silent tribute to Sir Winston Churchill prior to the 4th Round F.A. Cup Tie at Upton Park. Chelsea knock the holders out after a 1-0 win.

Shot Of The Day Duncan Shearer and Mick Hazard negotiate a muddy pitch at Stamford Bridge on 8th February 1986. Knowing a win over Oxford United would put them top of Division 1 after a 12 game unbeaten run, a shocking performance sees Chelsea lose 4-1.

Shot Of The Day Chelsea Trainer, Norman Smith supervises a course of electrical treatment on Bobby Campbell in the Stamford Bridge medical room. It works, and the forward is fit to face Derby County in a 3rd Round F.A. Cup Tie on 10th January 1953 which ends in a 4-4 draw.

Shot Of The Day Paddy Mulligan clears a Coventry City attack at Highfield Road on 28th February 1970. Goals from Tommy Baldwin, David Webb and Alan Hudson give Chelsea a handsome 3-0 win and it’s 5 league games unbeaten.

Shot Of The Day Pat Nevin shoots for goal after a jinking run, but this time he’s out of luck when Chelsea face Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on 27th April 1985. He later scores a 74th minute equaliser for Chelsea in a 1-1 draw after Tony Galvin had given the visitors a 10th minute lead.

Shot Of The Day A familiar sight then, but sadly not now. The massed ranks of Chelsea supporters and their police escort when Chelsea faced Newcastle United at St James’Park on 27th March 1982. It’s a long way home as Chelsea lose the game 1-0.

Shot Of The Day Pat Nevin salutes the Chelsea fans as he scores against Coventry City at Highfield Road on 5th March 1988. Despite leading 2-0 and 3-2, Chelsea have to settle for a 3-3 draw and it’s now 16 league games without a win as Division 2 beckons.

Shot Of The Day Damian Matthew closes down Paul Gascoigne at White Hart Lane on 23rd January 1991. The Rumbelows Cup 5th Round Replay sees Chelsea maintain their impressive record at Tottenham Hotspur with a 3-0 win after the two sides had drawn 0-0 at Stamford Bridge.

Shot Of The Day 21 year old John Roberts from Sydney, Australia is at Chelsea on a 3 month trial in April 1966 and Coach, Jimmy Andrews is testing the goalkeepers reflexes in front of the newly built West Stand at Stamford Bridge.

Shot Of The Day Roy Bentley heads over from close range but his blushes are spared when the referee blows for an infringement during Chelsea’s game against Newcastle United at St James’ Park on 21st April 1956. It ends in a 1-1 draw.

Shot Of The Day Ray Wilkins goes for goal at Bloomfield Road on 25th September 1976 but he’s unlucky on this occasion. A Steve Finnieston goal gives Chelsea a 1-0 win over Blackpool and with leaders Wolves losing at Luton, Chelsea go top of Division 2.

Shot Of The Day Joe Fascione can’t believe he’s missed an open goal during Chelsea’s Division 1 clash with Burnley at Turf Moor on 4th November 1967. Peter Osgood puts Chelsea ahead in the 82nd minute but Burnley snatch a point with a last minute equaliser.

On This Day 21st March 1936, Chelsea won 1-0 against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture. George Mills scored the only goal of the game for Chelsea in the 43rd minute. The attendance was 48,761.

Shot Of The Day Sidney Elliott’s effort beats Alec Ferguson in the 23rd minute and Chelsea are on their way to a 4-0 win against Swansea Town in the season opening fixture at Stamford Bridge on 25th August 1928. 47,264 are there to see it.

Shot Of The Day 11 seconds into the 2nd half of the 5th Round Milk Cup Replay at Hillsborough on 30th January 1985 and Paul Canoville scores to begin Chelsea’s remarkable comeback against Sheffield Wednesday. An epic game ends 4-4 after extra time.

Shot Of The Day Eddie Niedzwiecki tips away Gary Shelton’s shot at Stamford Bridge on 28th January 1985. Chelsea’s 5th Round Milk Cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday ends in a 1-1 draw to set up what will be an epic replay at Hillsborough.