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The match centre updates live from about an hour before kick-off, when the confirmed line-ups drop, then the timeline, stats, head-to-head and result as they happen.
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Team news: Chelsea and Manchester United
Injuries, suspensions and who is available for both sides. Confirmed line-ups appear in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
Chelsea
Manchester United
How they have lined up
Chelsea
- GKEmiliano Martínez
- DEFMaxence Lacroix
- DEFLevi Colwill
- DEFWesley Fofana
- DEFJorrel Hato
- DEFReece James
- MIDCole Palmer
- MIDMorgan Rogers
- MIDRoméo Lavia
- FWDJoão Pedro
- FWDPedro Neto
Manchester United
- GKSenne Lammens
- DEFHarry Maguire
- DEFLisandro Martínez
- DEFDiogo Dalot
- DEFLuke Shaw
- MIDBruno Fernandes
- MIDYouri Tielemans
- MIDKobbie Mainoo
- FWDBryan Mbeumo
- FWDMatheus Cunha
- FWDMarcus Rashford
The eleven players who have started the most Premier League games for each side in 2026/27, with minutes played breaking ties, counted on 10 October. This is not a predicted or confirmed line-up; the confirmed teams land in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
Head to head
In their 40 most recent meetings on record, it is level at 13 wins each and 14 draws.
Match officials
Referee
The referee for Chelsea v Manchester United has not been published yet. The Premier League publishes each round's match officials on the Monday of match week, and this page carries the name once it is out.
So far this season: Chelsea's referees and Manchester United's referees, the VAR overturns in Chelsea and Manchester United games, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
Chelsea v Manchester United kicks off at 12:30 UK time on Saturday 31 October, live on TNT Sports 1.
On TV
Sky Sports and TNT Sports share the live Premier League games in the UK, and the highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.
Listen to Chelsea v Manchester United on radio
Live radio commentary is on BBC Radio 5 Live or talkSPORT, which share every Premier League game outside the Saturday 3pm slot. BBC Local Radio and the clubs' own commentary services cover games too.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Chelsea, and around 3,000 Manchester United fans are housed in the Shed End. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Chelsea v Manchester United hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Stamford Bridge, booked directly with Chelsea's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Chelsea hospitality guide covers the lounges at Stamford Bridge and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Chelsea's official pages before booking.
Getting to Stamford Bridge
Stamford Bridge is in London. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Chelsea away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Chelsea last beat Bournemouth 5-1. Manchester United last drew 1-1 with Tottenham. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Old Trafford: Manchester United v Chelsea →
Common questions
What time is kick-off?
12:30 UK time on Saturday 31 October, at Stamford Bridge in London.
Where are Manchester United fans seated?
Visiting supporters are in the Shed End at Stamford Bridge, with a typical allocation of around 3,000. Away tickets go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Is it on TV in the UK?
Yes. It is live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
When did Chelsea and Manchester United last meet?
18 Apr 2026: Chelsea 0–1 Man Utd (Premier League). The full head-to-head is above.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026. Kick-off and TV can change, so confirm on the official site.