History and achievements
Delve back into Chelsea's history
Founded in 1905 in London, Chelsea FC has become one of Europe’s most successful clubs, driven by Stamford Bridge and generations of legendary players.
1877 – Opening of Stamford Bridge
The stadium was built and initially used by the London Athletic Club for athletics.
1905 – Chelsea FC founded
The Mears brothers offered the stadium to Fulham, who refused. They then created Chelsea FC, which immediately moved into Stamford Bridge.
1955 – First English championship title
Chelsea wins its first national championship.
Chelsea wins its first national championship.
The club wins its first FA Cup after a memorable final.
1990s – Complete modernisation of the stadium
Stamford Bridge has been completely rebuilt and modernised to become an all-seater stadium, compliant with new safety standards.
2003 – New Era
Arrival of a new owner who transforms the club into a major force in English and European football.
2005–2010 – Domination in the Premier League
Chelsea wins several league titles and establishes itself as a giant of English football.
2012 – First Champions League
The club clinched its first major European title in a historic final in Munich.
2021 – Second Champions League and world title
Chelsea confirms its status as a European elite club with another continental title and then the Club World Cup.
2025 – Conference League and Club World Cup
Chelsea wins the Conference League and then triumphs in the Club World Cup, adding two new trophies to its collection.
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1954–55 – First English championship title
Chelsea wins its first top-flight championship by winning the First Division (former name of the championship). A historic moment that marks the beginning of the club’s modern era.
2004–05 – The dawn of dominance (95 points)
With the arrival of José Mourinho and new owner Roman Abramovich, Chelsea won its first modern Premier League title. The team was almost unbeatable, earning 95 points and suffering only one defeat all season.
2005–06 – Bis repetita (91 points)
Chelsea confirms its dominance by winning the title two years in a row. Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba are in great form. The club establishes itself as the benchmark for English soccer.
2009–10 – The historic double (86 points)
Under Carlo Ancelotti, Chelsea won the Premier League and the FA Cup in the same year (the double) – a first for the club! Drogba scored 29 goals in the league.
2014–15 – Return to glory under Mourinho (87 points)
José Mourinho returns to the club and wins the Premier League title in his second season. Diego Costa scores 20 goals and Chelsea dominates.
2016–17 – Domination with Conte (93 points)
With Antonio Conte and his 3-4-3 system, Chelsea won their sixth league title with 93 points and 30 wins from 38 games. It was a stellar season led by Eden Hazard and Diego Costa.
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1969–70 – First FA Cup after a heroic battle
Chelsea won their first ever FA Cup by beating Leeds United 2–1 after extra time in a replayed match. It was a historic final that marked the club’s first major national trophy.
1996–97 – Back on top
Led by Ruud Gullit, Chelsea won their second FA Cup by beating Middlesbrough 2–0. Roberto Di Matteo scored after just 43 seconds, setting the record for the fastest goal in a final (since beaten).
1999–2000 – First FA Cup of the new millennium
Chelsea beat Aston Villa 1–0 to become the first club to win the FA Cup in the year 2000. Di Matteo once again scored the decisive goal in the final.
2006–07 – First final at the new Wembley Stadium
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 after extra time to become the first club to win the FA Cup at the new Wembley Stadium, having been the last to win it at the old one.
2008–09 – Victory against Everton
Chelsea beat Everton 2–1 after conceding the fastest goal in FA Cup history (25 seconds). Drogba and Lampard turned the game around to secure the trophy for Chelsea.
2009–10 – The historic double
Chelsea won the Premier League and FA Cup in the same season (1–0 victory over Portsmouth), achieving the first double in the club’s history under Carlo Ancelotti.
2011–12 – Dramatic victory against Liverpool
Chelsea beat Liverpool 2–1 thanks in particular to a spectacular save by Petr Čech at the end of the match. Roberto Di Matteo, this time as manager, won the FA Cup and the Champions League in the same year.
2017–18 – Eighth victory against United
Eden Hazard converted a penalty in the 22nd minute to give Chelsea their eighth FA Cup title, beating Manchester United 1–0. It remains the club’s most recent FA Cup title to date.
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1964–65 – First League Cup in the club's history
Chelsea won their first ever League Cup by beating Leicester City 3–2 on aggregate in the final. It is the Blues’ first League Cup trophy.
1997–98 – Successful return after 33 years
Under Ruud Gullit and then Gianluca Vialli, Chelsea beat Middlesbrough 2–0 after extra time thanks to goals from Frank Sinclair and Roberto Di Matteo. The club returned to winning ways in this competition.
2004–05 – First League Cup of the Mourinho era
Chelsea beat Liverpool 3–2 after extra time in a spectacular final. The Blues lift the trophy under José Mourinho, in a season that will also see the club win the Premier League.
2006–07 – Second consecutive title
Chelsea retained their title by beating Arsenal 2–1 thanks to two goals from Didier Drogba. This is the club’s second League Cup trophy in three years.
2014–15 – Fifth title under Mourinho
Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 2–0 at Wembley in the final. John Terry and Diego Costa scored to give the Blues their fifth and most recent League Cup title to date.
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1955–56 – First Charity Shield title
Chelsea beat Newcastle United 3–0 to win their first Charity Shield, which at the time was a match between the English champions and the FA Cup holders. Alf McMichael (own goal), Roy Bentley and Frank Blunstone scored the goals. Chelsea played at Stamford Bridge, their home ground advantage.
2000–01 – Victory against Manchester United
Chelsea thrashed Manchester United 3-0 in the final to win the club’s second Charity Shield. Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard were at the heart of the Blues’ success at the start of the new decade.
2004–05 – The Mourinho era gets off to a good start
Chelsea beat Arsenal 2–1 thanks to goals from Frank Drogba and Cesc Fàbregas (own goal). It was the beginning of the José Mourinho era, and the Community Shield marked the start of a spectacular period of dominance in English football.
2009–10 – Dramatic victory on penalties
Chelsea and Manchester United drew 2–2 after extra time, with the Blues winning the Community Shield 4–1 on penalties. Didier Drogba scored a superb goal in the second half for the Blues, who are defending their European title recently won at Euro 2012.
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2011–12 – First Champions League title in Munich
Chelsea secured their first and one of the greatest victories in their history by beating Bayern Munich 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in the final at the Allianz Arena. Didier Drogba equalised in the 88th minute and then scored the decisive penalty. Roberto Di Matteo led the club to this achievement after an incredible semi-final against Barcelona, in which Fernando Torres scored in extra time.
2020–21 – Second Champions League under Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel transforms Chelsea into a defensive fortress and the Blues win their second Champions League title by beating Manchester City 1-0 in Porto. Kai Havertz scores the decisive goal in the 42nd minute. Chelsea sets a record by conceding only four goals in 13 Champions League matches, the fewest goals conceded by a winner of the competition in modern history. Édouard Mendy keeps nine clean sheets during the campaign.
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2012–13 – First Europa League title after the Champions League
After winning the Champions League in 2012, Chelsea became the first defending champions to be eliminated in the group stage of the Champions League and relegated to the Europa League. Under Rafael Benítez, the Blues beat Benfica 2-1 in the final in Amsterdam thanks to a decisive goal from Branislav Ivanović in the 93rd minute. Chelsea thus became the fourth club (and the first English club) to win all three major UEFA European competitions.
2018–19 – Second victory against Arsenal in Baku
Under Maurizio Sarri, Chelsea dominated the competition and faced Arsenal in the final in Baku, in an all-London duel. The Blues crushed the Gunners 4–1 thanks to two goals from Olivier Giroud (formerly of Arsenal) and goals from Pedro and Eden Hazard on penalties. Chelsea won their second Europa League title and confirmed their European dominance by becoming the only club to have won each of UEFA’s three major competitions (Cup Winners’ Cup, Europa League and Champions League) twice.
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2024–25 – Premier League Conference and historic climax
Chelsea won their first and already legendary Conference League title by beating Real Betis 4-1 in the final in Wrocław, Poland, on 28 May 2025. Trailing 1-0 after a first half dominated by Betis and the legendary Isco, Chelsea came back with an incredible second half. Cole Palmer delivered two masterful assists in five minutes (in the 65th and 70th minutes) for goals from Enzo Fernández and Nicolas Jackson. Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo completed the victory. This historic triumph makes Chelsea the first club in history to win all five major UEFA competitions.
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1997–98 – First European Super Cup against Real Madrid
Chelsea beat Real Madrid 1-0 in Monaco thanks to a goal from Gus Poyet in the 83rd minute. This is the club’s first European Super Cup victory against the best team in Europe.
2020–21 – Super Cup against Villarreal after the Champions League
After winning the Champions League, Chelsea faced Villarreal and won 6–5 on penalties after a 1–1 draw. Kepa Arrizabalaga, brought on as a last resort, saved two decisive penalties.
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2021 – First world title against Palmeiras
Chelsea won their first Club World Cup by beating Palmeiras 2-1 after extra time in Abu Dhabi. Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring before Palmeiras equalised from the penalty spot. Kai Havertz sealed the win for Chelsea in the 117th minute with a penalty, securing the club’s first world title.
2025 – Second title in the new expanded format
Chelsea won the first ever 32-team edition of the Club World Cup, beating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Cole Palmer scored twice as the Blues dominated the competition from start to finish. Chelsea became the first English club to win two Club World Cups, joining the exclusive club of double winners.