Match ReportFootball.LondonUnverified source· 28 Jul 2026
Chelsea edge Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in Alonso era debut
New signing dazzles as Blues win thriller in Australia.
Chelsea
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Chelsea 6-4 Western Sydney Wanderers
Venue
Accor Stadium, Sydney
What happened. Chelsea won 6-4 against Western Sydney Wanderers in a pre-season friendly, marking the start of the Xabi Alonso era.
- Dastan Satpayev opened scoring with a top-corner finish.
- Anthony Pantazopoulos and Aydan Hammond put Wanderers ahead.
- Dario Essugo equalised after a combination with Reggie Walsh.
Chelsea continue pre-season preparations ahead of the new campaign.
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