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TV channel: The game will be shown live by Sky Sports in the UK, and is available via local Premier League TV rights holders in other countries.

Chelsea's own Matchday Live show will be following the game from five minutes before kick-off on the Chelsea Official App and website, with live audio commentary of the action, plus there will be minute-by-minute updates in our Match Centre.

Highlights: You can watch the best of the action after the game from 9.30pm on the Chelsea Official App and website.

Press conference live: Enzo Maresca’s pre-match press conference for our game against Tottenham Hotspur will be streamed live on the Chelsea Official App and website at 10.30am on Friday 31 October, and can be seen in full on demand later in the day.

The Blues were back on the grass at Cobham after securing safe progression to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with a 4-3 win at Wolves last night. Andrey Santos and Jamie Gittens scored their first goals for the club, while Tyrique George and Estevao Willian added to their tallies during the cup clash.

With a visit to Wales to take on Cardiff City to come in the final-eight, the squad have now turned the focus to the weekend's Premier League London derby with a mix of recovery and on-pitch action, as Enzo Maresca looks to implement his pre-match plan.

Some of the goalscorers from Wednesday night took part in the session, including Gittens, while defenders Josh Acheampong, Malo Gusto, Marc Cucurella and Wes Fofana were also pictured working away.

Elsewhere Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro and Jorrel Hato were also involved ahead of Spurs.

You can scroll down now to see the best 10 pictures from training, and don’t forget to keep an eye on the Chelsea Official App to watch Maresca's pre-Spurs press conference at 10.30am (UK) tomorrow morning!

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Chelsea started brightly, dictating the tempo and applying sustained pressure in the opening stages, but early dominance went unrewarded as we were unable to turn possession into a breakthrough.

Spurs grew into the contest and took the lead shortly after the half-hour mark when Armend Muslika curled a free-kick into the top corner. Despite continuing to probe, we headed into the interval trailing by one.

The response came soon after the restart. Ezenwata confidently converted from the penalty spot following a handball inside the box to level the scores. However, Tottenham restored their advantage moments later through a close-range finish from Tyler Tingey.

Chelsea refused to let the setback halt their momentum. New signing Jashayde Greenwood marked his debut in style, reacting quickest to a rebound and firing home to bring us level once more. It was a proud moment for the young forward and a timely boost for the side.

With confidence restored, we pushed hard for a late winner, but despite our relentless effort the contest ended all square in what proved to be an intense and entertaining London derby.

Quick start

Chelsea started with real intent, flying out of the blocks and immediately putting Spurs under sustained pressure. Lewi Richards stormed down the left and drilled a low cross across the face of goal, signalling our attacking intent from the first whistle.

Ezenwata was next to threaten. Latching onto a through ball, he lifted a delicate effort over the goalkeeper, only to be denied by a covering defender who hooked the ball off the line at full stretch.

The momentum stayed firmly with the Blues. Sol Gordon drove forward with purpose on the opposite flank, repeatedly testing the Spurs backline. The visitors offered a reminder of their threat on the break, as Jamel Beggs tried his luck from distance, but Freddy Bernal was equal to it with a confident save.

Chelsea quickly regained control. Charlie Holland went close with a powerful strike from the edge of the box that skimmed inches over the bar, and with pressure mounting, Mathis Eboue forced Dylan Thompson into another stop from range as we approached the half-hour mark.

Our pressure continued to mount. Holland weaved brilliantly inside the penalty area and appeared to be brought down, but the referee waved away strong appeals. Play continued and Kobe Barbour reacted quickest to the loose ball. He curled a superb effort towards the far corner, only for Thompson to tip it wide at full stretch.

Against the run of play

Despite our control of the game, it was Spurs who found the opener. A free-kick from a dangerous position was whipped into the top corner by Muslika, leaving Bernal helpless as it flew beyond his reach. It came against the run of play after a half we had largely dictated.

We looked to respond immediately. Kobe Barbour found space on the edge of the box and tried his luck, but his effort rose over the bar.

Our best chance of the half came in stoppage time. Richards delivered another pinpoint free-kick into the six-yard area, and Ezenwata met it cleanly at close range, but keeper Thompson produced an outstanding save to deny the equaliser and send Spurs into the break with a narrow lead.

Spurs started the second half with purpose and came close to extending their lead within minutes of the restart. Miracle Adewole found space inside the box and drilled a low effort towards goal, but it ricocheted off the post.

We quickly issued a response. Eboue surged into the area and unleashed a powerful strike, drawing a strong save from Thompson before the rebound cannoned off the woodwork. The momentum was shifting - and moments later, it fully swung in our favour.

Back on level terms

A corner from Richards sparked chaos in the Spurs penalty area and a defender was penalised for a blatant handball. Up stepped Ezenwata, composed as ever, to send the goalkeeper the wrong way and calmly slot home from the spot to level the scores at 1-1.

The lead was short-lived. Spurs launched a swift counter, and although Bernal produced a strong save from Samal Bangura, the loose ball fell to Tingey, who reacted quickest to force it over the line and restore Spurs’ advantage.

The young Blues refused to be shaken and continued to press for another equaliser. Reggie Watson delivered a perfectly lofted cross to the back post, where Ezenwata rose highest and met it with a firm header. The effort looked destined to find the net but rattled back off the post. Greenwood reacted fastest, smashing the rebound home to make it 2-2.

With momentum firmly on our side, we pushed for a late winner. Substitute Ibrahim Rabbaj injected energy and pace, racing past defenders before unleashing a powerful strike on goal. Thompson was equal to it, tipping the effort wide to keep the scores level.

Despite relentless efforts from both sides in the closing stages, neither could find a decisive goal, and the points were shared in a thrilling London derby.

What's next

The Under-18s will resume our league campaign next Saturday with an away match against Reading at Bearwood Park Training Ground. The game kicks off at 11am and will be available to watch for free via live stream on the Chelsea Official App and website.

The teams

Chelsea (4-3-3): Freddy Bernal; Lewi Richards, Dante Waite, Olutayo Subuloye (c) (Jacob Hall 64), Calvin Diakite (Reggie Watson 67); Isaac Badu, Charlie Holland, Mathis Eboue (Jashayde Greenwood 67); Kobe Barbour (Ibrahim Rabbaj 64), Chizaram Ezenwata, Sol Gordon

Unused sub: Hezekiah Grimwade

Scorers: Ezenwata (pen) 52, Greenwood 74

Booked: Bernal 55, Waite 83

Chelsea’s Premier League visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is on Saturday 1 November with a 5.30pm kick-off andticket sales for this match will be as follows:

Tuesday 21 October from 10am until 11:30am: Tickets will be sold to season ticket holders on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Tuesday 21 October.

Tuesday 21 October from 12pm until 1:30pm: Tickets will be sold to season ticket holders on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Tuesday 21 October.

Tuesday 21 October from 2pm until 3.30pm: Tickets will be sold to season ticket holders on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Tuesday 21 October.

Tuesday 21 October from 4pm: All remaining season ticket holders who have yet to purchase can purchase one ticket per person.

Wednesday 22 October from 10am until 11:30am: Tickets will be sold to members on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Wednesday 22 October.

Wednesday 22 October from 12pm until 1:30pm: Tickets will be sold to members on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Wednesday 22 October.

Wednesday 22 October from 2pm until 3.30pm: Tickets will be sold to members on a loyalty-point basis, one ticket per person. The number of loyalty points required will be announced on this website no later than 9:30am on Wednesday 22 October.

Wednesday 22 October from 4pm: All remaining members who have yet to purchase can purchase one ticket per person.

Tickets will be sold online only.

Application process for supporters with access needs

Supporters who require accessible tickets can submit an application form found here; which can be submitted during the relevant selling period. Alternatively, supporters can call our access team on 0371 811 2012 or 0044 207 915 1950 (international callers) to reserve your tickets or enquire about further information. Personal assistant tickets can only be allocated via the above application process.

Accessible car parking

Accessible car parking is available for six Blue Badge holders. This is at the Duke’s Academy, adjacent to both the away ticket office and Entrance 11. Please contact the access team at [email protected] to reserve a space. Supporters will need to provide their car registration and email address and confirm they are happy for these to be passed to Tottenham Hotspur.

Allocation

We have received an allocation of 3,038 tickets which includes an allocation of 26 non-ambulant and 26 personal assistant tickets. Ambulant tickets will be taken from the main allocation.

Dispatching of tickets

The entire allocation will be digital tickets sent to supporters via email. Tickets will need to be downloaded by supporters into their Apple/Google wallet. Tickets will be sent the week commencing Monday 27 October.

Supporters who require assistance with their digital tickets can contact the ticket office on Friday 31 October no later than 12pm.

Loyalty points

Supporters will receive one loyalty point for this match.

Please note: loyalty points from Champions League three-match ticket bundle and Ajax individual match ticket purchases will be added after the Ajax match has been played.

Refunds

Away match tickets are not refundable.

Ticket prices

Tickets for this match are priced as follows:

Please note – any persons under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Adult £30.00

Senior (65+) £25.00

Junior (under 18) £18.00

Non-ambulant adult £30.00

Non-ambulant senior (65+) £25.00

Non-ambulant 18-21 £25.00

Non-ambulant junior (under 18) £18.00

Ambulant adult £30.00

Ambulant senior (65+) £25.00

Ambulant 18-21 £25.00

Ambulant junior (under 18) £18.00

Personal assistant - free of charge

Our Teenage Kicks series gets to know the Academy boys making their mark at Cobham as they kick off their careers in blue.

Hassan Sulaiman’s Under-18s return to action this weekend after the October international break - and what better way to get going again than a London derby against Spurs at home, live for free on Chelsea Official App and website?

One player ready to pick up where he left off is Chizaram Ezenwata, fresh from international duty with England Under-18s and back at Cobham in red-hot form.

The young striker has made a flying start to the season, scoring eight goals in six appearances across all competitions. Six of those goals have come in the Under-18 Premier League, while he’s also gained experience with the Under-21s in the EFL Vertu Trophy and featured in the Under-19s' UEFA Youth League squad.

Ezenwata joined Chelsea from Charlton Athletic as an Under-15 and signed his scholarship in July, just before the 2025/26 season kicked off. It’s been a whirlwind few months for the forward, but he’s hungry to keep the momentum going, and Saturday’s derby against Spurs offers the perfect stage.

Get to know our striker a little better below...

What are your biggest strengths?

'I’d say my biggest strengths are finishing, using my body well and holding off defenders. I like being physical, getting in the right positions and making sure I make those chances count.

'Scoring goals is one of my favourite aspects of play. I can never really describe how it feels, but it's just amazing! It makes you want to keep pushing and be more ambitious to continue working hard and progressing.'

What are you most looking forward to developing more this season?

'This season, I really want to sharpen my finishing even more and grow my overall game intelligence. I think I've started well, but there's always more you can do.

'It’s about learning with every match and becoming more complete as a player. I always want to keep developing and pushing my game further to become the best version of myself on the pitch.'

What's your favourite thing about being a striker?

'I love being a striker. I feel most natural in that position, it's where I can do damage and score goals.

'Like I've said, I love getting the goals! Not only for myself but for the team. Every goal is to help the team push forward and get the three points, or if it's a cup game, progress. We are all very team-driven, which is why I think we have been doing really well.'

What is your favourite type of fixture?

'I love London derbies! They always feel different. There’s more energy, more meaning and you can feel it in the atmosphere. It’s not just another game, there is more at stake for sure!'

Who would you say you look up to?

'I look up to players like Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. They’re different types of players, but I take inspiration from both. I see parts of their game that I try to bring into mine.

'I like the technical side of Mbappe and the way he makes things look so effortless. Then, Haaland is just a machine! He's physical and makes goal scoring look easy. I like to watch them and I'm always entertained when watching both players, it's never boring.'

Who are your role models?

'My family play a major role in everything. In particular, my dad. He was the one driving me to training when I was younger, always supporting me. Family’s played a massive part in getting me here. Every day I do everything I can and bring my all for them.'

What do you do in your free time away from football?

'One of my biggest hobbies is music. I play the piano, guitar and I love to sing. It's my favourite hobby away from the pitch.

'I think it's important to chill away from the pitch so you can feel reset and refreshed to go ahead and give my all in everything.'

Watch our London derby action!

Supporters around the world can tune in to Chelsea Under-18s vs Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday 18 October, with kick-off at 11am at Cobham. The match will be streamed live on the official Chelsea app and website. To watch the stream, visit the homepage shortly before kick-off or follow in the Match Centre below.

Chelsea dominated the match with 67 per cent of the possession and made 208 passes in the final third, in comparison to just 39 from our opponents. The win was our fifth from six Women’s Super League matches to remain at the top of the table.

‘It was really important that we won today,’ said Walsh afterwards. ‘But most of all that we played a good game. We felt like we played good football. That's something we want to build on now and keep doing in the rest of the matches.

‘The only thing that was missing today was maybe just the final pass, the final shot, the final action. We created a lot and we played some good stuff from the back to the front. It's a good performance to build on.’

Chelsea battled hard against an unwavering Spurs defence for the first hour of the match, before Walsh’s goal unlocked the victory.

The Blues midfielder explained her strike came off the back of a discussion she had with head coach Sonia Bompastor at the interval.

‘We were talking about having long-range shots at half-time,’ continued Walsh. ‘Sonia mentioned to me about having a shot and I just saw the space. I think it was just one of those, as soon as it leaves your foot, you know it’s a good strike. I wasn't expecting to score today, to be honest.

‘Today it was a little bit easier because they were sitting a little bit deeper. We were able to pick up the ball fairly easily around their box. It does make it a little bit easier to take those shots.

‘We had good possession and we were in control. I think as a holding midfielder, I can get up the pitch a bit more and help. I did know it was going in as soon as it left my foot, but it's not very often that I score the game winner, so I'll take it.’

When Walsh signed for Chelsea back in January, she linked up at club level with international team-mate Millie Bright.

On Sunday, Bright reached 300 appearances for the Blues, and Walsh took the time to praise the captain’s achievement.

‘I think to reach 300 for any club is incredible,’ said Walsh. ‘It shows her longevity and how available she has been throughout her career, which I think is massive. As a person and a player, she's incredible.

'Obviously, I play in front of her most of the time for Chelsea and England. Just having her behind me, she gives me a lot of confidence because I know how good she is. Off the pitch, she's a true professional and sets the standards for everybody else. I’m lucky to be in the changing room with her.’

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