Liam Rosenior's side dominated against the Cypriot minnows but only prevailed with a goal from a set piece 12 minutes from the end

Chelsea return to European action on Wednesday night with a fixture that feels quietly significant, even if it lacks the familiar glamour of continental heavyweights. Pafos arrive at Stamford Bridge for the Blues’ penultimate Champions League group game,

Fulham, sitting comfortably in mid-table, host Chelsea, who are vying for a spot in the European places, in a Premier League clash at Craven Cottage on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, at 19:30. Fulham enter the match in 11th place and in good form, having ...

In the Premier League, Brentford defeated Sunderland 3-0 at home with a brace from Igor Thiago and a goal from Yehor Yarmoliuk. Brentford is now 5th in the Premier League table with 33 points and has a record of 10 wins, three draws, and eight losses.

Pafos manager Albert Celades, who has been in his job for just two weeks, has won at Stamford Bridge once before. His Valencia side beat Frank Lampard’s Blues 1-0 in 2019. Landon Emenalo is on the Chelsea bench this evening and could stand to make his senior debut for the club.

Live and extensive coverage from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior takes his post-match press conference following the Blues' win against Pafos

Liam Rosenior is expected to rotate his Chelsea side quite heavily for the Champions League home match against Cypriot side Pafos.