BygoneChelsea

Shot Of The Day Roy Bentley heads over from close range but his blushes are spared when the referee blows for an infringement during Chelsea’s game against Newcastle United at St James’ Park on 21st April 1956. It ends in a 1-1 draw.

Shot Of The Day Ray Wilkins goes for goal at Bloomfield Road on 25th September 1976 but he’s unlucky on this occasion. A Steve Finnieston goal gives Chelsea a 1-0 win over Blackpool and with leaders Wolves losing at Luton, Chelsea go top of Division 2.

Shot Of The Day Joe Fascione can’t believe he’s missed an open goal during Chelsea’s Division 1 clash with Burnley at Turf Moor on 4th November 1967. Peter Osgood puts Chelsea ahead in the 82nd minute but Burnley snatch a point with a last minute equaliser.

On This Day 21st March 1936, Chelsea won 1-0 against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture. George Mills scored the only goal of the game for Chelsea in the 43rd minute. The attendance was 48,761.

Shot Of The Day Sidney Elliott’s effort beats Alec Ferguson in the 23rd minute and Chelsea are on their way to a 4-0 win against Swansea Town in the season opening fixture at Stamford Bridge on 25th August 1928. 47,264 are there to see it.

Shot Of The Day 11 seconds into the 2nd half of the 5th Round Milk Cup Replay at Hillsborough on 30th January 1985 and Paul Canoville scores to begin Chelsea’s remarkable comeback against Sheffield Wednesday. An epic game ends 4-4 after extra time.

Shot Of The Day Eddie Niedzwiecki tips away Gary Shelton’s shot at Stamford Bridge on 28th January 1985. Chelsea’s 5th Round Milk Cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday ends in a 1-1 draw to set up what will be an epic replay at Hillsborough.

Shot Of The Day Clive Walker leads the chase for a loose ball at Boundary Park on 8th December 1979. After having a late goal ruled out for offside, Chelsea lose 1-0 against Oldham Athletic and a 5 match winning run comes to an end.

On This Day 17th March 1990, Chelsea won 1-0 against Arsenal at Highbury in a Division I fixture. John Bumstead score the only goal of the game for Chelsea in the 63rd minute. The attendance was 33,805.

Shot Of The Day It’s the 80th minute and Mark Stein slips the ball past Tony Coton from Gavin Peacock’s pass and it gives Chelsea a 2-1 win against Manchester City at Maine Road on 8th March 1995.

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Shot Of The Day Playing in his 200th Chelsea game, Nigel Spackman hits a shot that ends up in the North Stand at Stamford Bridge on 20th August 1994. Chelsea win the season opener against Norwich City 2-0 with goals from Frank Sinclair and Paul Furlong.

Shot Of The Day Alan Hudson’s corner sails over the outstretched hand of John Jackson and straight into the net at Selhurst Park on 20th November 1971. The goal puts Chelsea 2-0 up inside 23 minutes against Crystal Palace and in tight encounter they eventually win 3-2.

On This Day 14th March 1931, Chelsea won 3-2 against Blackburn Rovers at Stamford Bridge in a Division 1 fixture. Leslie Odell (pen), Jackie Crawford and Hughie Gallacher scored for Chelsea with Les Bruton scoring twice for Blackburn. The attendance was 32,623.

Shot Of The Day Graeme Le Saux takes evasive action at Ayresome Park on 11th December 1992. Chelsea’s Friday night Premier League clash with Middlesbrough ends in a 0-0 draw and the point maintains 4th position in the table.

Shot Of The Day Chelsea’s Reg Matthews goes over in the Blackpool penalty area at Bloomfield Road on 13th April 1957. The referee waves play on and Chelsea’s trip to the seaside ends in disappointment as Blackpool win 1-0.

Shot Of The Day Wearing No12, John Boyle makes history by being Chelsea’s first ever substitute in the Football League when he replaces George Graham at Craven Cottage on 28th August 1965. Chelsea beat near neighbours Fulham 3-0.

On This Day 11th March 1950, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Everton at Goodison Park in a Division 1 fixture. Harry Catterick gave Everton a 36th minute lead but Hugh Billington equalised for Chelsea in the 43rd minute. The attendance was 50,328.

Shot Of The Day Roy Wegerle shoots towards goal during Chelsea’s Simod Cup 2nd Round Tie against Manchester City at Maine Road on 16th December 1987. Kerry Dixon and Kevin Wilson both score in a 2-0 Chelsea win. Only 6,406 are there to see it.

Shot Of The Day John Hollins crashes home a penalty in the 86th minute and it gives Chelsea a 3-2 win against Tottenham Hotspur in a League Cup Semi Final 1st Leg at Stamford Bridge on 22nd December 1971. 43,330 see the match, still the record for a League Cup Tie at the ground.