Following both teams’ 2-2 draw in their last Premier League games in matchday 2, Chelsea and Leeds United will face off in a Premier League encounter on Sunday evening.
After their opening day victories, Chelsea drew against Tottenham Hotspur while Leeds drew against Southampton. With both clubs haven started the season well, we can expect a tough match on Sunday.
Certainly, Chelsea will be the odds on favorite to get all three points on offer but Leeds United should not be underestimated. They have occasionally produced some outstanding performances against the big boys in the league.
As the build up to the match continues, let us take a look at the last couple of results that this matchup has produced in the Premier League. Recall that Leeds only secured promotion back to the Premier league a few seasons ago. Since then, they have remained.
Below are the results of the last 5 Premier League matches between them.
1. May 2022.
The last encounter between them was on Wednesday 11 May 2022. Leeds were at home at Elland Road. On that occasion, the match ended in a Leeds 0-3 Chelsea scoreline.
2. December 2021.
Before the 0-3 victory, Chelsea had played against them at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 11 December 2021. On this day, Leeds gave their all but they still lost by a 3-2 scoreline away from home.
3. March 2021.
Before the hard-fought victory, on Saturday 13th of March 2021, Leeds held Chelsea to a goalless draw at Elland Road. It is the only match without a goal on this list.
4. December 2020.
On Saturday 05 December 2020, Stamford Bridge, the ground Chelsea welcomed Leeds United for the first time in the Premier League since 2004. On this day, Chelsea won he match by a 3-1 scoreline.
5. May 2004.
On Saturday 15th of May 2004, Chelsea defeated Leeds United on home turf by a 1-0 scoreline at Stamford Bridge. It is the last match on this list.
Together, Chelsea have won 4, drawn 1 and lost none of its last 5 matches against Leeds United. This suggest that a victory for them is on the cards. Can Chelsea get it? Could Leeds United cause an upset?
Let us know your thoughts below.
Source: Premier League.
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