Match ReportFootball.LondonUnverified source· 29 Jul 2026
Chelsea edge Western Sydney in nine-goal thriller
A youthful Chelsea side ran riot in a chaotic 6-4 pre-season win in Sydney.
Chelsea
team
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
Chelsea 6-4 Western Sydney Wanderers
Venue
Accor Stadium, Sydney
What happened. Chelsea beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in a pre-season friendly in Sydney, with a youthful lineup featuring five academy players.
- Xabi Alonso made 11 changes over the 90 minutes.
- Both teams struggled defensively in an open game.
- It was Alonso's first public match as Chelsea manager.
Chelsea continue their pre-season tour with more friendlies ahead of the new campaign.
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