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: Chelsea had an earlier opportunity to lead, but Cole Palmer saw his first-half penalty saved by Foxes goalkeeper Mads Hermansen .

: Marc Cucurella scored the decisive goal in the 60th minute with a strike from 20 yards out. Leicester - Chelsea

: The result moved Chelsea back into the Champions League places, while Leicester continued a difficult run of form. Head-to-Head History (2024–2025) Competition March 9, 2025 Premier League Stamford Bridge Chelsea 1–0 Leicester Nov 23, 2024 Premier League King Power Stadium Leicester 1–2 Chelsea Jackson, Fernandez (CHE); Ayew (LEI) March 17, 2024 FA Cup (QF) Stamford Bridge Chelsea 4–2 Leicester : Chelsea had an earlier opportunity to lead,

Cucurella, Palmer, Chukwuemeka, Madueke (CHE); Disasi (OG), Mavididi (LEI) Team Form & Context (April 2026)

In a closely contested match at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea maintained their push for a top-four finish with a narrow win.

As of late April 2026, both clubs are facing contrasting fortunes:

While the men's teams have concluded their season series, the are scheduled to face Leicester City WFC on May 3, 2026 , in the Women's Super League. Chelsea Women won the previous encounter this season 1–0 in September 2025, thanks to a goal from Aggie Beever-Jones . Team Form & Context (April 2026)