Match ReportFootball.LondonUnverified source· 28 Jul 2026
Chelsea face Western Sydney Wanderers in pre-season opener
Xabi Alonso takes charge of his first Chelsea match in Sydney.
Chelsea
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Venue
Accor Stadium, Sydney
Kick-off
10:45am UK / 7:45pm local
What happened. Chelsea began their pre-season campaign against A-League side Western Sydney Wanderers at the Accor Stadium in Sydney.
- Xabi Alonso named his first Chelsea starting XI.
- Cole Palmer's involvement was a key decision.
- Alonso expected to rotate heavily during the match.
This is the first of several pre-season games ahead of the new Premier League season.
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