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Chelsea played West Ham on Saturday, 31st January 2026 at Stamford Bridge and secured a 3-2 victory. Chelsea composed a clinical performance, ensuring a strong finish to the 2025/2026 season. The match between the Blues and West ham delivered moments of quality, intensity and thrilling fans from kick off to the final whistle.
The match also highlighted Chelsea’s growing maturity under pressure and West Ham’s fighting spirit even in defeat. The results marked a huge moment for the Blues season, boosting their confidence and climbing the Premier League table.
The first half dominance
From the first minutes West ham moved the ball with confidence and purpose asserting control of possession. However for the Blues side, being known for high energy approach pressed aggressively but West ham midfield remained calm and recycled possessions. This created chances for the two goals, taking the early lead.
The first goal was scored by Jarrod Bowen in the 7th minute giving the visitors an early advantage, putting Chelsea on the back foot. During the same first half in the next 29 minutes, West ham build momentum by doubling their lead when Crysensio Summerville found the net in the 36th minute. This was before half time, leaving Blues fans and spectators reacting in disappointment
At half time, the fans feared might be leading to a loss, especially Westham’s defensive performance that denied them chances in the first 45 minutes.
Key performances and tactical shifts
Chelsea’s head coach Liam Rosenior made tactical changes that shifted the momentum. The changes showcased Liam Rosenior’s adaptability that helped them go for the win. At first the Blues started slowly but later regained control of the game. Fernandez’s creativity and Joao Pedro’s threatened the rivals during the second half.
West ham lost their confidence and intensity on the second half and failed to maintain the pressure as compared to first half. This costed them three points, while for Chelsea’s experience came through.
Chelsea fightback sparks the moment
After the Blues being laid down during the first half, the second half began with renewed energy from them. This didn’t take them long to return a goal when Joao Pedro netted from a close range in the 57th minute, making it 2-1. This goal injected belief back into the home side and sparked life for them.
Their persistence was rewarded again after their commitment of pressing the game when in the 69th minute. Marc Cucurella rose higher in the box and met a decisive cross, slotting home the equalizer making it 2-2. At this point, the manager, fans and spectators knew there was a happy ending.
The magical moment : Enzo Fernandez seals the win
In the stoppage time both teams had an equaliser of 2-2, pushed for the winner, but it was the Blues who struck first in the dying moments. Enzo Fernandez completed the remarkable comeback and sealed a 3-2 victory for the blues by firing home the decisive goal. The goal produced a moment of brilliance, happiness and victory for Liam Rosenior and to the fans.
Standout moments
- 7′- Jarrod Bowen (West Ham united); puts West Ham ahead.
- 36′- Crysensio Summerville (WestHam united) ; double lead.
- 57′- Joao Pedro (Chelsea) ; the comeback begins.
- 69′- Marc Cucurella (Chelsea) ; Equalizer at Stamford bridge
- 90+ – Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) magical moment in stoppage time.
Conclusion
What this means for both teams. The victory for Chelsea was firm and contented for European qualification, it also improved the team’s form under Liam Rosenior. The comeback was thrilling, and it sent a strong message to West Ham United about Chelsea’s commitment, strength, courage and attacking potency.
For West Ham united, the results are disappointing, especially after showing promise in the early minutes after a 2-0 lead. The lead for Chelsea has helped them climb the Premier League table to position four.
West Ham united stand at position eighteen on the table.
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