Chelsea host Leeds in the Premier League
Chelsea Football Newsletter
It finished 3-1 to Leeds when the sides met in the reverse fixture at Elland Road back in December, part of a run of one win in nine league games for the Blues as they drifted out of the title race.
However, it is a much different Chelsea side nine weeks on. A change in manager has seen an upturn in results as Liam Rosenior has overseen four straight league wins as well as a place in the Champions League last-16.
The Carabao Cup semi-final defeats to Arsenal aside, it has been a promising start to life as Blues head coach for Rosenior, although a tough test awaits against a Leeds team that has sights set on pulling further clear of the bottom three.
After suffering a 4-0 loss at home to the Gunners, Leeds bounced back in style to beat Nottingham Forest last Friday and now sit six points clear of the relegation zone.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Chelsea vs Leeds is scheduled for a 7.30pm GMT kick-off on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The match will take place at Stamford Bridge.
Where to watch Chelsea vs Leeds
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith at the ground.
Chelsea vs Leeds team news
Chelsea are set to welcome Reece James back from injury for the visit of Leeds.
The Blues captain has missed the last two games - against Arsenal and Wolves - with what Rosenior has described as a “a pain management issue” but should be available for selection.
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Andrey Santos, however, is a doubt after limping off late on during the win over Wolves, while back-up goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen could return to the matchday squad.
This game may come too soon for Tosin Adarabioyo to make his comeback from a hamstring complaint. Jamie Gittens, Romeo Lavia, Dario Essugo and Levi Colwill will all miss out through injury.
Leeds did not pick up any fresh injury concerns following their win over Forest, leaving manager Daniel Farke with nearly a fully fit squad to choose from for the trip to west London.
Anton Stach is the only senior player unavailable because of a hip issue, though he could return for the FA Cup fourth-round tie against Birmingham at the weekend.
Chelsea vs Leeds prediction
This is a tough one to call as while Chelsea are in fine form, Leeds have proven to be a tough nut to crack since their win in the reverse fixture.
That said, Leeds have only won once on their travels in the league this season and we do not expect that to change with Chelsea edging this one.
Chelsea to win, 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Chelsea have not lost at home to Leeds in any competition since December 1999 when Stephen McPhail netted a brace for the visitors.
Chelsea wins: 39
Leeds wins: 41
Draws: 30
Chelsea vs Leeds match odds
Chelsea to win: 4/9
Leeds to win: 9/2
Draw: 11/4
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).