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Premier League Matchweek 16
Chelsea crestChelseaWLLWL
20:00
Monday 21 December 2026 · UK time
Aston Villa crestAston VillaWLDLD
Stamford Bridge, London Add to calendar

This page updates itself — line-ups appear as soon as they are announced

Match preview

Chelsea host Aston Villa in Premier League Matchweek 16 on Monday 21 December 2026, 20:00 (UK time) at Stamford Bridge, London.

Chelsea sit 5th with 16 points from 10 matches, 3 points ahead of 10th-placed Aston Villa.

Chelsea are in mixed form (2W 0D 3L in their last 5). Aston Villa are in mixed form (1W 2D 2L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Chelsea a 55% chance of victory, Aston Villa 26% and the draw 19%. It makes Chelsea the favourites, with expected goals of 2.49 against 1.69.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Chelsea vs Aston Villa?

Kick-off is Monday 21 December 2026, 20:00 UK time.

Where is Chelsea vs Aston Villa played?

The match is played at Stamford Bridge, London.

Who is predicted to win Chelsea vs Aston Villa?

Our Poisson data model rates Chelsea at 55%, the draw at 19% and Aston Villa at 26%. The most likely single scoreline is 2-1. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.