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111 competitive league seasons · checked 19 July 2026

Every season

The complete Chelsea men’s first-team Football League and Premier League record, from the 1905–06 debut campaign through the completed 2025–26 season. Wartime gaps are not presented as ordinary league seasons.

Showing all 111 seasons.

Chelsea season-by-season league record
SeasonDivisionPosPWDLGFGAPtsLeading scorer
1905–06Second Division3rd382297903753Frank Pearson / Jimmy Windridge
1906–07Second Division2nd382657803457George Hilsdon
1907–08First Division13th3814816536236George Hilsdon
1908–09First Division11th3814915566137George Hilsdon
1909–10First Division19th3811720477029Jimmy Windridge
1910–11Second Division3rd382099713549Bob Whittingham
1911–12Second Division2nd382468643454Bob Whittingham
1912–13First Division18th3811621517328Bob Whittingham
1913–14First Division8th3816715465539Harold Halse
1914–15First Division19th3881317516529Bob Thomson
1919–20First Division3rd4222515565149Jack Cock
1920–21First Division18th42131316485839Jack Cock
1921–22First Division9th42171213404346Jack Cock
1922–23First Division19th4291815455336Harry Ford / Buchanan Sharp
1923–24First Division21st4291419315332Andy Wilson
1924–25Second Division5th42161511513747William Whitton
1925–26Second Division3rd4219149764952Bob Turnbull
1926–27Second Division4th42201210625252Bob Turnbull
1927–28Second Division3rd4223811754554James Thompson
1928–29Second Division9th42171015646544George Biswell / Jimmy Thompson / Andy Wilson
1929–30Second Division2nd4222119744655George Mills
1930–31First Division12th42151017646740Hughie Gallacher
1931–32First Division12th4216818697340Hughie Gallacher
1932–33First Division18th4214721637335Hughie Gallacher
1933–34First Division19th4214820676936Hughie Gallacher
1934–35First Division12th4216917738241Dick Spence
1935–36First Division8th42151314657243Joe Bambrick
1936–37First Division13th42141315525541George Mills
1937–38First Division10th42141315656541George Mills
1938–39First Division20th4212921648033Joe Payne
1939–40First DivisionAbandoned3111443—
1946–47First Division15th4216719698439Tommy Lawton
1947–48First Division18th4214919537137Ken Armstrong
1948–49First Division13th42121416696838Roy Bentley
1949–50First Division13th42121614586540Roy Bentley
1950–51First Division20th4212822536532Roy Bentley
1951–52First Division19th4214820527236Roy Bentley
1952–53First Division19th42121119566635Roy Bentley
1953–54First Division8th42161214746844Roy Bentley
1954–55First Division1st42201210815752Roy Bentley
1955–56First Division16th42141117647739Roy Bentley
1956–57First Division12th42131316737339Johnny McNichol
1957–58First Division11th42151215837942Jimmy Greaves
1958–59First Division14th4218420779840Jimmy Greaves
1959–60First Division18th4214919769137Jimmy Greaves
1960–61First Division12th42157209810037Jimmy Greaves
1961–62First Division22nd4291023639428Bobby Tambling
1962–63Second Division2nd4224414814252Bobby Tambling
1963–64First Division5th42201012725650Bobby Tambling
1964–65First Division3rd4224810895456Barry Bridges
1965–66First Division5th4222713655351George Graham / Bobby Tambling
1966–67First Division9th42151413676244Bobby Tambling
1967–68First Division6th42181212626848Peter Osgood
1968–69First Division5th42201012735350Bobby Tambling
1969–70First Division3rd4221138705055Peter Osgood
1970–71First Division6th4218159524251Keith Weller
1971–72First Division7th42181212584948Peter Osgood
1972–73First Division12th42131415495140Peter Osgood
1973–74First Division17th42121317566037Tommy Baldwin
1974–75First Division21st4291518427233Ian Hutchinson
1975–76Second Division11th42121614535440Ray Wilkins
1976–77Second Division2nd4221138735355Steve Finnieston
1977–78First Division16th42111417466936Tommy Langley
1978–79First Division22nd4251027449220Tommy Langley
1979–80Second Division4th4223712665253Mike Fillery / Clive Walker
1980–81Second Division12th42141216464140Colin Lee
1981–82Second Division12th42151215606057Clive Walker
1982–83Second Division18th42111417516147Mike Fillery
1983–84Second Division1st4225134904088Kerry Dixon
1984–85First Division6th42181212634866Kerry Dixon
1985–86First Division6th42201111575671Kerry Dixon
1986–87First Division14th42131316536452Kerry Dixon
1987–88First Division18th4091516506842Gordon Durie
1988–89Second Division1st4629125965099Kerry Dixon
1989–90First Division5th38161210585060Kerry Dixon
1990–91First Division11th38131015586949Kerry Dixon / Gordon Durie
1991–92First Division14th42131415506053Dennis Wise
1992–93Premier League11th42141414515456Mick Harford
1993–94Premier League14th42131217495351Gavin Peacock / Mark Stein
1994–95Premier League11th42131514505554Paul Furlong / John Spencer
1995–96Premier League11th38121412464450John Spencer
1996–97Premier League6th38161111585559Mark Hughes
1997–98Premier League4th3820315714363Gianluca Vialli
1998–99Premier League3rd3820153573075Gianfranco Zola
1999–00Premier League5th3818119533465—
2000–01Premier League6th38171011684561Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
2001–02Premier League6th3817138663864Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
2002–03Premier League4th3819109683867Gianfranco Zola
2003–04Premier League2nd382477673079Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
2004–05Premier League1st382981721595Frank Lampard
2005–06Premier League1st382945722291Frank Lampard
2006–07Premier League2nd3824113642483Didier Drogba
2007–08Premier League2nd3825103652685Frank Lampard
2008–09Premier League3rd382585682483Nicolas Anelka
2009–10Premier League1st3827561033286Didier Drogba
2010–11Premier League2nd382189693371Nicolas Anelka
2011–12Premier League6th38181010654664Frank Lampard
2012–13Premier League3rd382297753975Fernando Torres
2013–14Premier League3rd382576712782Eden Hazard
2014–15Premier League1st382693733287Diego Costa
2015–16Premier League10th38121412595350Diego Costa
2016–17Premier League1st383035853393Diego Costa
2017–18Premier League5th3821710623870Eden Hazard
2018–19Premier League3rd382198633972Eden Hazard
2019–20Premier League4th3820612695466Tammy Abraham
2020–21Premier League4th3819109583667Tammy Abraham / Timo Werner
2021–22Premier League3rd3821116763374Romelu Lukaku
2022–23Premier League12th38111116384744Kai Havertz / Raheem Sterling
2023–24Premier League6th3818911776363Cole Palmer
2024–25Premier League4th382099644369Cole Palmer
2025–26Premier League10th38141014585252João Pedro

Understanding the season table

League names and points are preserved as they applied in each campaign. The 1939–40 programme is marked abandoned; no ordinary national league seasons are inserted for the two world wars.

Every Chelsea league season

Season-by-season history

Browse every campaign in one chronological record, with league results, cup outcomes, managers, leading scorers and the moments that defined each season.

Season summary

1906–07

Division
Second Division
Finish
2nd
Record
26W · 5D · 7L
Goal difference
+46

The 1906–07 league record placed Chelsea 2nd in the Second Division. A +46 goal difference and 31 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 1 places higher than 1905–06.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: first round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to John Tait Robertson, William Lewis. George Hilsdon led the recorded scoring list with 27 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1905–06 and 1907–08; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R1.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1907–08

Division
First Division
Finish
13th
Record
14W · 8D · 16L
Goal difference
-9

The 1907–08 league record placed Chelsea 13th in the First Division. A -9 goal difference and 22 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was not directly compared with the preceding archive row because the competition context changed.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to William Lewis, David Calderhead. George Hilsdon led the recorded scoring list with 30 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1906–07 and 1908–09; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1908–09

Division
First Division
Finish
11th
Record
14W · 9D · 15L
Goal difference
-5

The 1908–09 league record placed Chelsea 11th in the First Division. A -5 goal difference and 23 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 2 places higher than 1907–08.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. George Hilsdon led the recorded scoring list with 27 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1907–08 and 1909–10; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1909–10

Division
First Division
Finish
19th
Record
11W · 7D · 20L
Goal difference
-23

The 1909–10 league record placed Chelsea 19th in the First Division. A -23 goal difference and 18 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 8 places lower than 1908–09.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. Jimmy Windridge led the recorded scoring list with 6 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1908–09 and 1910–11; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1910–11

Division
Second Division
Finish
3rd
Record
20W · 9D · 9L
Goal difference
+36

The 1910–11 league record placed Chelsea 3rd in the Second Division. A +36 goal difference and 29 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was not directly compared with the preceding archive row because the competition context changed.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: semi-finalists. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. Bob Whittingham led the recorded scoring list with 34 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1909–10 and 1911–12; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: SF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1911–12

Division
Second Division
Finish
2nd
Record
24W · 6D · 8L
Goal difference
+30

The 1911–12 league record placed Chelsea 2nd in the Second Division. A +30 goal difference and 30 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 1 places higher than 1910–11.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. Bob Whittingham led the recorded scoring list with 26 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1910–11 and 1912–13; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1912–13

Division
First Division
Finish
18th
Record
11W · 6D · 21L
Goal difference
-22

The 1912–13 league record placed Chelsea 18th in the First Division. A -22 goal difference and 17 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was not directly compared with the preceding archive row because the competition context changed.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. Bob Whittingham led the recorded scoring list with 12 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1911–12 and 1913–14; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1913–14

Division
First Division
Finish
8th
Record
16W · 7D · 15L
Goal difference
-9

The 1913–14 league record placed Chelsea 8th in the First Division. A -9 goal difference and 23 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 10 places higher than 1912–13.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: first round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. Harold Halse led the recorded scoring list with 10 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1912–13 and 1914–15; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R1.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1919–20

Division
First Division
Finish
3rd
Record
22W · 5D · 15L
Goal difference
+5

The 1919–20 league record placed Chelsea 3rd in the First Division. A +5 goal difference and 27 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 16 places higher than 1914–15.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: semi-finalists. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. Jack Cock led the recorded scoring list with 24 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1914–15 and 1920–21; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: SF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1920–21

Division
First Division
Finish
18th
Record
13W · 13D · 16L
Goal difference
-10

The 1920–21 league record placed Chelsea 18th in the First Division. A -10 goal difference and 26 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 15 places lower than 1919–20.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. Jack Cock led the recorded scoring list with 15 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1919–20 and 1921–22; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1921–22

Division
First Division
Finish
9th
Record
17W · 12D · 13L
Goal difference
-3

The 1921–22 league record placed Chelsea 9th in the First Division. A -3 goal difference and 29 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 9 places higher than 1920–21.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: first round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. Jack Cock led the recorded scoring list with 13 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1920–21 and 1922–23; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R1.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1922–23

Division
First Division
Finish
19th
Record
9W · 18D · 15L
Goal difference
-8

The 1922–23 league record placed Chelsea 19th in the First Division. A -8 goal difference and 27 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 10 places lower than 1921–22.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. Harry Ford / Buchanan Sharp led the recorded scoring list with 10 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1921–22 and 1923–24; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1923–24

Division
First Division
Finish
21st
Record
9W · 14D · 19L
Goal difference
-22

The 1923–24 league record placed Chelsea 21st in the First Division. A -22 goal difference and 23 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 2 places lower than 1922–23.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: first round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. Andy Wilson led the recorded scoring list with 6 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1922–23 and 1924–25; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R1.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1924–25

Division
Second Division
Finish
5th
Record
16W · 15D · 11L
Goal difference
+14

The 1924–25 league record placed Chelsea 5th in the Second Division. A +14 goal difference and 31 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was not directly compared with the preceding archive row because the competition context changed.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: first round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. William Whitton led the recorded scoring list with 16 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1923–24 and 1925–26; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R1.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1925–26

Division
Second Division
Finish
3rd
Record
19W · 14D · 9L
Goal difference
+27

The 1925–26 league record placed Chelsea 3rd in the Second Division. A +27 goal difference and 33 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 2 places higher than 1924–25.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. Bob Turnbull led the recorded scoring list with 30 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1924–25 and 1926–27; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1926–27

Division
Second Division
Finish
4th
Record
20W · 12D · 10L
Goal difference
+10

The 1926–27 league record placed Chelsea 4th in the Second Division. A +10 goal difference and 32 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 1 places lower than 1925–26.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: sixth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. Bob Turnbull led the recorded scoring list with 23 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1925–26 and 1927–28; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R6.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1927–28

Division
Second Division
Finish
3rd
Record
23W · 8D · 11L
Goal difference
+30

The 1927–28 league record placed Chelsea 3rd in the Second Division. A +30 goal difference and 31 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 1 places higher than 1926–27.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. James Thompson led the recorded scoring list with 25 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1926–27 and 1928–29; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1928–29

Division
Second Division
Finish
9th
Record
17W · 10D · 15L
Goal difference
-1

The 1928–29 league record placed Chelsea 9th in the Second Division. A -1 goal difference and 27 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 6 places lower than 1927–28.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fifth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. George Biswell / Jimmy Thompson / Andy Wilson led the recorded scoring list with 9 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1927–28 and 1929–30; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R5.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1929–30

Division
Second Division
Finish
2nd
Record
22W · 11D · 9L
Goal difference
+28

The 1929–30 league record placed Chelsea 2nd in the Second Division. A +28 goal difference and 33 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 7 places higher than 1928–29.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. George Mills led the recorded scoring list with 14 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1928–29 and 1930–31; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1930–31

Division
First Division
Finish
12th
Record
15W · 10D · 17L
Goal difference
-3

The 1930–31 league record placed Chelsea 12th in the First Division. A -3 goal difference and 25 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was not directly compared with the preceding archive row because the competition context changed.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: sixth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. Hughie Gallacher led the recorded scoring list with 14 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1929–30 and 1931–32; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R6.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1931–32

Division
First Division
Finish
12th
Record
16W · 8D · 18L
Goal difference
-4

The 1931–32 league record placed Chelsea 12th in the First Division. A -4 goal difference and 24 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was in the same league position as 1930–31.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: semi-finalists. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead. Hughie Gallacher led the recorded scoring list with 30 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1930–31 and 1932–33; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: SF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1932–33

Division
First Division
Finish
18th
Record
14W · 7D · 21L
Goal difference
-10

The 1932–33 league record placed Chelsea 18th in the First Division. A -10 goal difference and 21 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 6 places lower than 1931–32.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to David Calderhead, Leslie Knighton. Hughie Gallacher led the recorded scoring list with 19 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1931–32 and 1933–34; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1933–34

Division
First Division
Finish
19th
Record
14W · 8D · 20L
Goal difference
-2

The 1933–34 league record placed Chelsea 19th in the First Division. A -2 goal difference and 22 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 1 places lower than 1932–33.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fifth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Leslie Knighton. Hughie Gallacher led the recorded scoring list with 16 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1932–33 and 1934–35; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R5.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1934–35

Division
First Division
Finish
12th
Record
16W · 9D · 17L
Goal difference
-9

The 1934–35 league record placed Chelsea 12th in the First Division. A -9 goal difference and 25 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 7 places higher than 1933–34.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Leslie Knighton. Dick Spence led the recorded scoring list with 19 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1933–34 and 1935–36; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1935–36

Division
First Division
Finish
8th
Record
15W · 13D · 14L
Goal difference
-7

The 1935–36 league record placed Chelsea 8th in the First Division. A -7 goal difference and 28 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 4 places higher than 1934–35.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fifth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Leslie Knighton. Joe Bambrick led the recorded scoring list with 19 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1934–35 and 1936–37; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R5.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1936–37

Division
First Division
Finish
13th
Record
14W · 13D · 15L
Goal difference
-3

The 1936–37 league record placed Chelsea 13th in the First Division. A -3 goal difference and 27 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 5 places lower than 1935–36.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Leslie Knighton. George Mills led the recorded scoring list with 23 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1935–36 and 1937–38; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1937–38

Division
First Division
Finish
10th
Record
14W · 13D · 15L
Goal difference
0

The 1937–38 league record placed Chelsea 10th in the First Division. A +0 goal difference and 27 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 3 places higher than 1936–37.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Leslie Knighton. George Mills led the recorded scoring list with 13 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1936–37 and 1938–39; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1938–39

Division
First Division
Finish
20th
Record
12W · 9D · 21L
Goal difference
-16

The 1938–39 league record placed Chelsea 20th in the First Division. A -16 goal difference and 21 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 10 places lower than 1937–38.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: sixth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Leslie Knighton, Billy Birrell. Joe Payne led the recorded scoring list with 19 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1937–38 and 1939–40; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R6.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1939–40

Division
First Division
Finish
Abandoned
Record
1W · 1D · 1L
Goal difference
0

The 1939–40 league record placed Chelsea not ranked in the First Division. A +0 goal difference and 2 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was not directly compared with the preceding archive row because the competition context changed.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were not available in the current dataset. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Billy Birrell. The leading scorer is not recorded in the current dataset.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1938–39 and 1946–47; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: No additional competition result recorded.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1946–47

Division
First Division
Finish
15th
Record
16W · 7D · 19L
Goal difference
-15

The 1946–47 league record placed Chelsea 15th in the First Division. A -15 goal difference and 23 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was not directly compared with the preceding archive row because the competition context changed.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Billy Birrell. Tommy Lawton led the recorded scoring list with 30 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1939–40 and 1947–48; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1947–48

Division
First Division
Finish
18th
Record
14W · 9D · 19L
Goal difference
-18

The 1947–48 league record placed Chelsea 18th in the First Division. A -18 goal difference and 23 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 3 places lower than 1946–47.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Billy Birrell. Ken Armstrong led the recorded scoring list with 13 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1946–47 and 1948–49; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1948–49

Division
First Division
Finish
13th
Record
12W · 14D · 16L
Goal difference
+1

The 1948–49 league record placed Chelsea 13th in the First Division. A +1 goal difference and 26 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 5 places higher than 1947–48.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fifth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Billy Birrell. Roy Bentley led the recorded scoring list with 22 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1947–48 and 1949–50; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R5.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1949–50

Division
First Division
Finish
13th
Record
12W · 16D · 14L
Goal difference
-7

The 1949–50 league record placed Chelsea 13th in the First Division. A -7 goal difference and 28 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was in the same league position as 1948–49.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: semi-finalists. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Billy Birrell. Roy Bentley led the recorded scoring list with 22 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1948–49 and 1950–51; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: SF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1950–51

Division
First Division
Finish
20th
Record
12W · 8D · 22L
Goal difference
-12

The 1950–51 league record placed Chelsea 20th in the First Division. A -12 goal difference and 20 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 7 places lower than 1949–50.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fifth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Billy Birrell. Roy Bentley led the recorded scoring list with 11 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1949–50 and 1951–52; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R5.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1951–52

Division
First Division
Finish
19th
Record
14W · 8D · 20L
Goal difference
-20

The 1951–52 league record placed Chelsea 19th in the First Division. A -20 goal difference and 22 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 1 places higher than 1950–51.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: semi-finalists. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Billy Birrell, Ted Drake. Roy Bentley led the recorded scoring list with 17 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1950–51 and 1952–53; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: SF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1952–53

Division
First Division
Finish
19th
Record
12W · 11D · 19L
Goal difference
-10

The 1952–53 league record placed Chelsea 19th in the First Division. A -10 goal difference and 23 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was in the same league position as 1951–52.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fifth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Ted Drake. Roy Bentley led the recorded scoring list with 17 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1951–52 and 1953–54; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R5.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1953–54

Division
First Division
Finish
8th
Record
16W · 12D · 14L
Goal difference
+6

The 1953–54 league record placed Chelsea 8th in the First Division. A +6 goal difference and 28 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 11 places higher than 1952–53.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Ted Drake. Roy Bentley led the recorded scoring list with 21 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1952–53 and 1954–55; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1955–56

Division
First Division
Finish
16th
Record
14W · 11D · 17L
Goal difference
-13

The 1955–56 league record placed Chelsea 16th in the First Division. A -13 goal difference and 25 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 15 places lower than 1954–55.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fifth round; Charity/Community Shield: winners; European Cup/Champions League: w/d. The Charity/Community Shield success links this campaign directly to the honours archive.

The managerial record links the campaign to Ted Drake. Roy Bentley led the recorded scoring list with 16 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1954–55 and 1956–57; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R5; Charity/Community Shield: W; European Cup/Champions League: w/d.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1956–57

Division
First Division
Finish
12th
Record
13W · 13D · 16L
Goal difference
0

The 1956–57 league record placed Chelsea 12th in the First Division. A +0 goal difference and 26 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 4 places higher than 1955–56.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Ted Drake. Johnny McNichol led the recorded scoring list with 11 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1955–56 and 1957–58; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1957–58

Division
First Division
Finish
11th
Record
15W · 12D · 15L
Goal difference
+4

The 1957–58 league record placed Chelsea 11th in the First Division. A +4 goal difference and 27 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 1 places higher than 1956–57.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Ted Drake. Jimmy Greaves led the recorded scoring list with 22 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1956–57 and 1958–59; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1958–59

Division
First Division
Finish
14th
Record
18W · 4D · 20L
Goal difference
-21

The 1958–59 league record placed Chelsea 14th in the First Division. A -21 goal difference and 22 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 3 places lower than 1957–58.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round; Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League: quarter-finalists. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Ted Drake. Jimmy Greaves led the recorded scoring list with 37 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1957–58 and 1959–60; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4; Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League: QF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1959–60

Division
First Division
Finish
18th
Record
14W · 9D · 19L
Goal difference
-15

The 1959–60 league record placed Chelsea 18th in the First Division. A -15 goal difference and 23 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 4 places lower than 1958–59.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Ted Drake. Jimmy Greaves led the recorded scoring list with 30 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1958–59 and 1960–61; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1960–61

Division
First Division
Finish
12th
Record
15W · 7D · 20L
Goal difference
-2

The 1960–61 league record placed Chelsea 12th in the First Division. A -2 goal difference and 22 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 6 places higher than 1959–60.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round; League Cup: fourth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Ted Drake. Jimmy Greaves led the recorded scoring list with 43 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1959–60 and 1961–62; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3; League Cup: R4.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1961–62

Division
First Division
Finish
22nd
Record
9W · 10D · 23L
Goal difference
-31

The 1961–62 league record placed Chelsea 22nd in the First Division. A -31 goal difference and 19 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 10 places lower than 1960–61.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round; League Cup: w/d. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Ted Drake, Tommy Docherty. Bobby Tambling led the recorded scoring list with 22 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1960–61 and 1962–63; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3; League Cup: w/d.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1962–63

Division
Second Division
Finish
2nd
Record
24W · 4D · 14L
Goal difference
+39

The 1962–63 league record placed Chelsea 2nd in the Second Division. A +39 goal difference and 28 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was not directly compared with the preceding archive row because the competition context changed.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fifth round; League Cup: w/d. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Tommy Docherty. Bobby Tambling led the recorded scoring list with 37 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1961–62 and 1963–64; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R5; League Cup: w/d.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1963–64

Division
First Division
Finish
5th
Record
20W · 10D · 12L
Goal difference
+16

The 1963–64 league record placed Chelsea 5th in the First Division. A +16 goal difference and 30 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was not directly compared with the preceding archive row because the competition context changed.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round; League Cup: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Tommy Docherty. Bobby Tambling led the recorded scoring list with 19 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1962–63 and 1964–65; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4; League Cup: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1965–66

Division
First Division
Finish
5th
Record
22W · 7D · 13L
Goal difference
+12

The 1965–66 league record placed Chelsea 5th in the First Division. A +12 goal difference and 29 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 2 places lower than 1964–65.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: semi-finalists; League Cup: w/d; Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League: semi-finalists. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Tommy Docherty. George Graham / Bobby Tambling led the recorded scoring list with 23 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1964–65 and 1966–67; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: SF; League Cup: w/d; Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League: SF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1966–67

Division
First Division
Finish
9th
Record
15W · 14D · 13L
Goal difference
+5

The 1966–67 league record placed Chelsea 9th in the First Division. A +5 goal difference and 29 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 4 places lower than 1965–66.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: runners-up; League Cup: third round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Tommy Docherty. Bobby Tambling led the recorded scoring list with 28 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1965–66 and 1967–68; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: RU; League Cup: R3.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1967–68

Division
First Division
Finish
6th
Record
18W · 12D · 12L
Goal difference
-6

The 1967–68 league record placed Chelsea 6th in the First Division. A -6 goal difference and 30 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 3 places higher than 1966–67.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: sixth round; League Cup: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Tommy Docherty, Ron Suart, Dave Sexton. Peter Osgood led the recorded scoring list with 17 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1966–67 and 1968–69; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R6; League Cup: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1968–69

Division
First Division
Finish
5th
Record
20W · 10D · 12L
Goal difference
+20

The 1968–69 league record placed Chelsea 5th in the First Division. A +20 goal difference and 30 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 1 places higher than 1967–68.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: sixth round; League Cup: third round; Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Dave Sexton. Bobby Tambling led the recorded scoring list with 19 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1967–68 and 1969–70; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R6; League Cup: R3; Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1971–72

Division
First Division
Finish
7th
Record
18W · 12D · 12L
Goal difference
+9

The 1971–72 league record placed Chelsea 7th in the First Division. A +9 goal difference and 30 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 1 places lower than 1970–71.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fifth round; League Cup: runners-up; Cup Winners' Cup: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Dave Sexton. Peter Osgood led the recorded scoring list with 31 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1970–71 and 1972–73; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R5; League Cup: RU; Cup Winners' Cup: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1972–73

Division
First Division
Finish
12th
Record
13W · 14D · 15L
Goal difference
-2

The 1972–73 league record placed Chelsea 12th in the First Division. A -2 goal difference and 27 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 5 places lower than 1971–72.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: sixth round; League Cup: semi-finalists. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Dave Sexton. Peter Osgood led the recorded scoring list with 17 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1971–72 and 1973–74; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R6; League Cup: SF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1973–74

Division
First Division
Finish
17th
Record
12W · 13D · 17L
Goal difference
-4

The 1973–74 league record placed Chelsea 17th in the First Division. A -4 goal difference and 25 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 5 places lower than 1972–73.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round; League Cup: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Dave Sexton. Tommy Baldwin led the recorded scoring list with 9 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1972–73 and 1974–75; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3; League Cup: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1974–75

Division
First Division
Finish
21st
Record
9W · 15D · 18L
Goal difference
-30

The 1974–75 league record placed Chelsea 21st in the First Division. A -30 goal difference and 24 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 4 places lower than 1973–74.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round; League Cup: third round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Dave Sexton, Ron Suart, Eddie McCreadie. Ian Hutchinson led the recorded scoring list with 9 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1973–74 and 1975–76; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4; League Cup: R3.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1975–76

Division
Second Division
Finish
11th
Record
12W · 16D · 14L
Goal difference
-1

The 1975–76 league record placed Chelsea 11th in the Second Division. A -1 goal difference and 28 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was not directly compared with the preceding archive row because the competition context changed.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fifth round; League Cup: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Eddie McCreadie. Ray Wilkins led the recorded scoring list with 12 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1974–75 and 1976–77; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R5; League Cup: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1976–77

Division
Second Division
Finish
2nd
Record
21W · 13D · 8L
Goal difference
+20

The 1976–77 league record placed Chelsea 2nd in the Second Division. A +20 goal difference and 34 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 9 places higher than 1975–76.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round; League Cup: fourth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Eddie McCreadie. Steve Finnieston led the recorded scoring list with 26 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1975–76 and 1977–78; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3; League Cup: R4.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1977–78

Division
First Division
Finish
16th
Record
11W · 14D · 17L
Goal difference
-23

The 1977–78 league record placed Chelsea 16th in the First Division. A -23 goal difference and 25 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was not directly compared with the preceding archive row because the competition context changed.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fifth round; League Cup: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Eddie McCreadie, Ken Shellito. Tommy Langley led the recorded scoring list with 13 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1976–77 and 1978–79; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R5; League Cup: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1978–79

Division
First Division
Finish
22nd
Record
5W · 10D · 27L
Goal difference
-48

The 1978–79 league record placed Chelsea 22nd in the First Division. A -48 goal difference and 15 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 6 places lower than 1977–78.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round; League Cup: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Ken Shellito, Danny Blanchflower. Tommy Langley led the recorded scoring list with 16 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1977–78 and 1979–80; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3; League Cup: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1979–80

Division
Second Division
Finish
4th
Record
23W · 7D · 12L
Goal difference
+14

The 1979–80 league record placed Chelsea 4th in the Second Division. A +14 goal difference and 30 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was not directly compared with the preceding archive row because the competition context changed.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round; League Cup: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Danny Blanchflower, Geoff Hurst. Mike Fillery / Clive Walker led the recorded scoring list with 13 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1978–79 and 1980–81; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3; League Cup: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1980–81

Division
Second Division
Finish
12th
Record
14W · 12D · 16L
Goal difference
+5

The 1980–81 league record placed Chelsea 12th in the Second Division. A +5 goal difference and 26 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 8 places lower than 1979–80.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round; League Cup: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Geoff Hurst, Bobby Gould, John Neal. Colin Lee led the recorded scoring list with 16 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1979–80 and 1981–82; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3; League Cup: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1981–82

Division
Second Division
Finish
12th
Record
15W · 12D · 15L
Goal difference
0

The 1981–82 league record placed Chelsea 12th in the Second Division. A +0 goal difference and 27 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was in the same league position as 1980–81.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: sixth round; League Cup: third round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to John Neal. Clive Walker led the recorded scoring list with 17 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1980–81 and 1982–83; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R6; League Cup: R3.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1982–83

Division
Second Division
Finish
18th
Record
11W · 14D · 17L
Goal difference
-10

The 1982–83 league record placed Chelsea 18th in the Second Division. A -10 goal difference and 25 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 6 places lower than 1981–82.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round; League Cup: third round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to John Neal. Mike Fillery led the recorded scoring list with 12 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1981–82 and 1983–84; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4; League Cup: R3.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1984–85

Division
First Division
Finish
6th
Record
18W · 12D · 12L
Goal difference
+15

The 1984–85 league record placed Chelsea 6th in the First Division. A +15 goal difference and 30 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was not directly compared with the preceding archive row because the competition context changed.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round; League Cup: semi-finalists. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to John Neal, John Hollins. Kerry Dixon led the recorded scoring list with 36 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1983–84 and 1985–86; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4; League Cup: SF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1985–86

Division
First Division
Finish
6th
Record
20W · 11D · 11L
Goal difference
+1

The 1985–86 league record placed Chelsea 6th in the First Division. A +1 goal difference and 31 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was in the same league position as 1984–85.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round; League Cup: fifth round; Full Members' Cup: winners. The Full Members' Cup success links this campaign directly to the honours archive.

The managerial record links the campaign to John Hollins. Kerry Dixon led the recorded scoring list with 23 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1984–85 and 1986–87; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4; League Cup: R5; Full Members' Cup: W.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1986–87

Division
First Division
Finish
14th
Record
13W · 13D · 16L
Goal difference
-11

The 1986–87 league record placed Chelsea 14th in the First Division. A -11 goal difference and 26 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 8 places lower than 1985–86.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round; League Cup: third round; Full Members' Cup: quarter-finalists. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to John Hollins. Kerry Dixon led the recorded scoring list with 12 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1985–86 and 1987–88; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4; League Cup: R3; Full Members' Cup: QF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1987–88

Division
First Division
Finish
18th
Record
9W · 15D · 16L
Goal difference
-18

The 1987–88 league record placed Chelsea 18th in the First Division. A -18 goal difference and 24 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 4 places lower than 1986–87.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round; League Cup: second round; Full Members' Cup: third round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to John Hollins, Bobby Campbell. Gordon Durie led the recorded scoring list with 20 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1986–87 and 1988–89; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4; League Cup: R2; Full Members' Cup: R3.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1988–89

Division
Second Division
Finish
1st
Record
29W · 12D · 5L
Goal difference
+46

The 1988–89 league record placed Chelsea 1st in the Second Division. A +46 goal difference and 41 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was not directly compared with the preceding archive row because the competition context changed.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round; League Cup: second round; Full Members' Cup: third round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Bobby Campbell. Kerry Dixon led the recorded scoring list with 28 goals.

An immediate return to the top flight arrived with a commanding Second Division title campaign.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3; League Cup: R2; Full Members' Cup: R3.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1989–90

Division
First Division
Finish
5th
Record
16W · 12D · 10L
Goal difference
+8

The 1989–90 league record placed Chelsea 5th in the First Division. A +8 goal difference and 28 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was not directly compared with the preceding archive row because the competition context changed.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round; League Cup: second round; Full Members' Cup: winners. The Full Members' Cup success links this campaign directly to the honours archive.

The managerial record links the campaign to Bobby Campbell. Kerry Dixon led the recorded scoring list with 25 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1988–89 and 1990–91; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4; League Cup: R2; Full Members' Cup: W.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1990–91

Division
First Division
Finish
11th
Record
13W · 10D · 15L
Goal difference
-11

The 1990–91 league record placed Chelsea 11th in the First Division. A -11 goal difference and 23 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 6 places lower than 1989–90.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round; League Cup: semi-finalists; Full Members' Cup: third round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Bobby Campbell, Ian Porterfield. Kerry Dixon / Gordon Durie led the recorded scoring list with 15 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1989–90 and 1991–92; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3; League Cup: SF; Full Members' Cup: R3.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1991–92

Division
First Division
Finish
14th
Record
13W · 14D · 15L
Goal difference
-10

The 1991–92 league record placed Chelsea 14th in the First Division. A -10 goal difference and 27 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 3 places lower than 1990–91.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: sixth round; League Cup: second round; Full Members' Cup: semi-finalists. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Ian Porterfield. Dennis Wise led the recorded scoring list with 14 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1990–91 and 1992–93; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R6; League Cup: R2; Full Members' Cup: SF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1992–93

Division
Premier League
Finish
11th
Record
14W · 14D · 14L
Goal difference
-3

The 1992–93 league record placed Chelsea 11th in the Premier League. A -3 goal difference and 28 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 3 places higher than 1991–92.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round; League Cup: fifth round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Ian Porterfield, David Webb, Glenn Hoddle. Mick Harford led the recorded scoring list with 11 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1991–92 and 1993–94; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3; League Cup: R5.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1993–94

Division
Premier League
Finish
14th
Record
13W · 12D · 17L
Goal difference
-4

The 1993–94 league record placed Chelsea 14th in the Premier League. A -4 goal difference and 25 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 3 places lower than 1992–93.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: runners-up; League Cup: third round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Glenn Hoddle. Gavin Peacock / Mark Stein led the recorded scoring list with 14 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1992–93 and 1994–95; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: RU; League Cup: R3.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1994–95

Division
Premier League
Finish
11th
Record
13W · 15D · 14L
Goal difference
-5

The 1994–95 league record placed Chelsea 11th in the Premier League. A -5 goal difference and 28 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 3 places higher than 1993–94.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round; League Cup: third round; Cup Winners' Cup: semi-finalists. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Glenn Hoddle. Paul Furlong / John Spencer led the recorded scoring list with 13 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1993–94 and 1995–96; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4; League Cup: R3; Cup Winners' Cup: SF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1995–96

Division
Premier League
Finish
11th
Record
12W · 14D · 12L
Goal difference
+2

The 1995–96 league record placed Chelsea 11th in the Premier League. A +2 goal difference and 26 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was in the same league position as 1994–95.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: semi-finalists; League Cup: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Glenn Hoddle, Ruud Gullit. John Spencer led the recorded scoring list with 14 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1994–95 and 1996–97; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: SF; League Cup: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1998–99

Division
Premier League
Finish
3rd
Record
20W · 15D · 3L
Goal difference
+27

The 1998–99 league record placed Chelsea 3rd in the Premier League. A +27 goal difference and 35 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 1 places higher than 1997–98.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: sixth round; League Cup: fifth round; Cup Winners' Cup: semi-finalists; UEFA Super Cup: winners. The UEFA Super Cup success links this campaign directly to the honours archive.

The managerial record links the campaign to Gianluca Vialli. Gianfranco Zola led the recorded scoring list with 15 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1997–98 and 1999–00; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R6; League Cup: R5; Cup Winners' Cup: SF; UEFA Super Cup: W.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

1999–00

Division
Premier League
Finish
5th
Record
18W · 11D · 9L
Goal difference
+19

The 1999–00 league record placed Chelsea 5th in the Premier League. A +19 goal difference and 29 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 2 places lower than 1998–99.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were not available in the current dataset. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Gianluca Vialli. The leading scorer is not recorded in the current dataset.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1998–99 and 2000–01; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: No additional competition result recorded.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2000–01

Division
Premier League
Finish
6th
Record
17W · 10D · 11L
Goal difference
+23

The 2000–01 league record placed Chelsea 6th in the Premier League. A +23 goal difference and 27 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 1 places lower than 1999–00.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fifth round; League Cup: third round; Charity/Community Shield: winners; Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League: first round. The Charity/Community Shield success links this campaign directly to the honours archive.

The managerial record links the campaign to Gianluca Vialli, Graham Rix, Claudio Ranieri. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink led the recorded scoring list with 26 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 1999–00 and 2001–02; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R5; League Cup: R3; Charity/Community Shield: W; Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League: R1.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2001–02

Division
Premier League
Finish
6th
Record
17W · 13D · 8L
Goal difference
+28

The 2001–02 league record placed Chelsea 6th in the Premier League. A +28 goal difference and 30 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was in the same league position as 2000–01.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: runners-up; League Cup: semi-finalists; Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League: second round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Claudio Ranieri. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink led the recorded scoring list with 29 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 2000–01 and 2002–03; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: RU; League Cup: SF; Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League: R2.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2002–03

Division
Premier League
Finish
4th
Record
19W · 10D · 9L
Goal difference
+30

The 2002–03 league record placed Chelsea 4th in the Premier League. A +30 goal difference and 29 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 2 places higher than 2001–02.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: sixth round; League Cup: fifth round; Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League: first round. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Claudio Ranieri. Gianfranco Zola led the recorded scoring list with 16 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 2001–02 and 2003–04; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R6; League Cup: R5; Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League: R1.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2003–04

Division
Premier League
Finish
2nd
Record
24W · 7D · 7L
Goal difference
+37

The 2003–04 league record placed Chelsea 2nd in the Premier League. A +37 goal difference and 31 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 2 places higher than 2002–03.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fifth round; League Cup: fifth round; European Cup/Champions League: semi-finalists. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Claudio Ranieri, José Mourinho. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink led the recorded scoring list with 17 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 2002–03 and 2004–05; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R5; League Cup: R5; European Cup/Champions League: SF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2005–06

Division
Premier League
Finish
1st
Record
29W · 4D · 5L
Goal difference
+50

The 2005–06 league record placed Chelsea 1st in the Premier League. A +50 goal difference and 33 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was in the same league position as 2004–05.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: semi-finalists; League Cup: third round; Charity/Community Shield: winners; European Cup/Champions League: R16. The Charity/Community Shield success links this campaign directly to the honours archive.

The managerial record links the campaign to José Mourinho. Frank Lampard led the recorded scoring list with 20 goals.

Back-to-back Premier League titles confirmed that the 2005 breakthrough was the start of a sustained championship era.

Other competitions: FA Cup: SF; League Cup: R3; Charity/Community Shield: W; European Cup/Champions League: R16.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2006–07

Division
Premier League
Finish
2nd
Record
24W · 11D · 3L
Goal difference
+40

The 2006–07 league record placed Chelsea 2nd in the Premier League. A +40 goal difference and 35 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 1 places lower than 2005–06.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: winners; League Cup: winners; Charity/Community Shield: runners-up; European Cup/Champions League: semi-finalists. The FA Cup and League Cup successes links this campaign directly to the honours archive.

The managerial record links the campaign to José Mourinho. Didier Drogba led the recorded scoring list with 33 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 2005–06 and 2007–08; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: W; League Cup: W; Charity/Community Shield: RU; European Cup/Champions League: SF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2007–08

Division
Premier League
Finish
2nd
Record
25W · 10D · 3L
Goal difference
+39

The 2007–08 league record placed Chelsea 2nd in the Premier League. A +39 goal difference and 35 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was in the same league position as 2006–07.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: sixth round; League Cup: runners-up; Charity/Community Shield: runners-up; European Cup/Champions League: runners-up. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to José Mourinho, Avram Grant. Frank Lampard led the recorded scoring list with 20 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 2006–07 and 2008–09; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R6; League Cup: RU; Charity/Community Shield: RU; European Cup/Champions League: RU.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2008–09

Division
Premier League
Finish
3rd
Record
25W · 8D · 5L
Goal difference
+44

The 2008–09 league record placed Chelsea 3rd in the Premier League. A +44 goal difference and 33 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 1 places lower than 2007–08.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: winners; League Cup: fourth round; European Cup/Champions League: semi-finalists. The FA Cup success links this campaign directly to the honours archive.

The managerial record links the campaign to Luiz Felipe Scolari, Ray Wilkins, Guus Hiddink. Nicolas Anelka led the recorded scoring list with 25 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 2007–08 and 2009–10; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: W; League Cup: R4; European Cup/Champions League: SF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2010–11

Division
Premier League
Finish
2nd
Record
21W · 8D · 9L
Goal difference
+36

The 2010–11 league record placed Chelsea 2nd in the Premier League. A +36 goal difference and 29 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 1 places lower than 2009–10.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round; League Cup: third round; Charity/Community Shield: runners-up; European Cup/Champions League: quarter-finalists. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Carlo Ancelotti, André Villas-Boas. Nicolas Anelka led the recorded scoring list with 16 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 2009–10 and 2011–12; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4; League Cup: R3; Charity/Community Shield: RU; European Cup/Champions League: QF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2012–13

Division
Premier League
Finish
3rd
Record
22W · 9D · 7L
Goal difference
+36

The 2012–13 league record placed Chelsea 3rd in the Premier League. A +36 goal difference and 31 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 3 places higher than 2011–12.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: semi-finalists; League Cup: semi-finalists; Charity/Community Shield: runners-up; European Cup/Champions League: GS; Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League: winners; UEFA Super Cup: runners-up; FIFA Club World Cup: runners-up. The Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League success links this campaign directly to the honours archive.

The managerial record links the campaign to Roberto Di Matteo, Rafael Benítez, José Mourinho. Fernando Torres led the recorded scoring list with 22 goals.

Europa League victory made Chelsea the first English club to hold the Champions League and Europa League titles at the same time.

Other competitions: FA Cup: SF; League Cup: SF; Charity/Community Shield: RU; European Cup/Champions League: GS; Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League: W; UEFA Super Cup: RU; FIFA Club World Cup: RU.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2013–14

Division
Premier League
Finish
3rd
Record
25W · 7D · 6L
Goal difference
+44

The 2013–14 league record placed Chelsea 3rd in the Premier League. A +44 goal difference and 32 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was in the same league position as 2012–13.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fifth round; League Cup: fifth round; European Cup/Champions League: semi-finalists; UEFA Super Cup: runners-up. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to José Mourinho. Eden Hazard led the recorded scoring list with 17 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 2012–13 and 2014–15; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R5; League Cup: R5; European Cup/Champions League: SF; UEFA Super Cup: RU.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2014–15

Division
Premier League
Finish
1st
Record
26W · 9D · 3L
Goal difference
+41

The 2014–15 league record placed Chelsea 1st in the Premier League. A +41 goal difference and 35 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 2 places higher than 2013–14.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fourth round; League Cup: winners; European Cup/Champions League: R16. The League Cup success links this campaign directly to the honours archive.

The managerial record links the campaign to José Mourinho. Diego Costa led the recorded scoring list with 21 goals.

A Premier League and League Cup double marked the successful peak of José Mourinho’s second spell.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R4; League Cup: W; European Cup/Champions League: R16.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2015–16

Division
Premier League
Finish
10th
Record
12W · 14D · 12L
Goal difference
+6

The 2015–16 league record placed Chelsea 10th in the Premier League. A +6 goal difference and 26 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 9 places lower than 2014–15.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: sixth round; League Cup: fourth round; Charity/Community Shield: runners-up; European Cup/Champions League: R16. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to José Mourinho, Steve Holland, Guus Hiddink. Diego Costa led the recorded scoring list with 16 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 2014–15 and 2016–17; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R6; League Cup: R4; Charity/Community Shield: RU; European Cup/Champions League: R16.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2017–18

Division
Premier League
Finish
5th
Record
21W · 7D · 10L
Goal difference
+24

The 2017–18 league record placed Chelsea 5th in the Premier League. A +24 goal difference and 28 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 4 places lower than 2016–17.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: winners; League Cup: semi-finalists; Charity/Community Shield: runners-up; European Cup/Champions League: R16. The FA Cup success links this campaign directly to the honours archive.

The managerial record links the campaign to Antonio Conte. Eden Hazard led the recorded scoring list with 17 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 2016–17 and 2018–19; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: W; League Cup: SF; Charity/Community Shield: RU; European Cup/Champions League: R16.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2018–19

Division
Premier League
Finish
3rd
Record
21W · 9D · 8L
Goal difference
+24

The 2018–19 league record placed Chelsea 3rd in the Premier League. A +24 goal difference and 30 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 2 places higher than 2017–18.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: fifth round; League Cup: runners-up; Charity/Community Shield: runners-up; Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League: winners. The Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League success links this campaign directly to the honours archive.

The managerial record links the campaign to Antonio Conte, Maurizio Sarri. Eden Hazard led the recorded scoring list with 21 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 2017–18 and 2019–20; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R5; League Cup: RU; Charity/Community Shield: RU; Fairs Cup/UEFA Cup/Europa League: W.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2019–20

Division
Premier League
Finish
4th
Record
20W · 6D · 12L
Goal difference
+15

The 2019–20 league record placed Chelsea 4th in the Premier League. A +15 goal difference and 26 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 1 places lower than 2018–19.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: runners-up; League Cup: fourth round; European Cup/Champions League: R16; UEFA Super Cup: runners-up. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Frank Lampard. Tammy Abraham led the recorded scoring list with 18 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 2018–19 and 2020–21; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: RU; League Cup: R4; European Cup/Champions League: R16; UEFA Super Cup: RU.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2021–22

Division
Premier League
Finish
3rd
Record
21W · 11D · 6L
Goal difference
+43

The 2021–22 league record placed Chelsea 3rd in the Premier League. A +43 goal difference and 32 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 1 places higher than 2020–21.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: runners-up; League Cup: runners-up; European Cup/Champions League: quarter-finalists; UEFA Super Cup: winners; FIFA Club World Cup: winners. The UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup successes links this campaign directly to the honours archive.

The managerial record links the campaign to Thomas Tuchel. Romelu Lukaku led the recorded scoring list with 15 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 2020–21 and 2022–23; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: RU; League Cup: RU; European Cup/Champions League: QF; UEFA Super Cup: W; FIFA Club World Cup: W.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2022–23

Division
Premier League
Finish
12th
Record
11W · 11D · 16L
Goal difference
-9

The 2022–23 league record placed Chelsea 12th in the Premier League. A -9 goal difference and 22 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 9 places lower than 2021–22.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: third round; League Cup: third round; European Cup/Champions League: quarter-finalists. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, Bruno Saltor, Frank Lampard. Kai Havertz / Raheem Sterling led the recorded scoring list with 9 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 2021–22 and 2023–24; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: R3; League Cup: R3; European Cup/Champions League: QF.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.

Season summary

2023–24

Division
Premier League
Finish
6th
Record
18W · 9D · 11L
Goal difference
+14

The 2023–24 league record placed Chelsea 6th in the Premier League. A +14 goal difference and 27 unbeaten league matches show the balance behind that finish; the position was 6 places higher than 2022–23.

Beyond the league, the recorded competition outcomes were FA Cup: semi-finalists; League Cup: runners-up. No cup victory is recorded for this campaign.

The managerial record links the campaign to Mauricio Pochettino. Cole Palmer led the recorded scoring list with 25 goals.

This campaign is retained as part of the continuous record between 2022–23 and 2024–25; its value lies in the specific league, cup and scoring evidence above rather than a generic era label.

Other competitions: FA Cup: SF; League Cup: RU.

  1. Chelsea season-by-season league record — Football Club History Database, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  2. List of Chelsea F.C. seasons — Wikipedia contributors, retrieved 2026-07-19.
  3. The Story of Chelsea — Chelsea Football Club, retrieved 2026-07-19.

Reviewed: 2026-07-20. Definitions and comparison limits.