Chelsea vs Preston

As two of English football’s oldest clubs, it’s inevitable that Preston and Chelsea would have met multiple occasions over the past 120 years. But perhaps the two sides haven’t met as often as you’d think – with their last league meeting occurring in 1981. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history of Chelsea vs Preston, exploring the two sides’ head-to-head record and key stats.

Chelsea vs Preston: History & Head-to-Head Record

The Blues have met North End just three times in the last four decades; each of these meetings occurring in cup competition. Most recently, Chelsea ran out 4-0 winners at home in the FA Cup Third Round in January 2024; Armando Broja, Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling and Enzo Fernandez all making the scoresheet.

Overall, the Blues have won 32 and drawn 17 of the two clubs’ fixtures, with Preston winning 26 – but only one of these victories coming since 1958. Find the full head-to-head results in our table below: