Overview
- Kick-off is 17:30 GMT on Saturday, 1 November 2025 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, live on Sky Sports in the UK, with streaming on Sky Go; Peacock carries the match in the USA and Jio Hotstar in India.
- Reports indicate a combined absentee list reaching up to 16 players, with Spurs facing the larger share of injuries and several key doubts.
- Tottenham expect goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to return after missing the EFL Cup defeat, while fitness questions persist over defenders including Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie.
- Chelsea striker Liam Delap is suspended after his midweek red card, and manager Enzo Maresca suggested Cole Palmer could be around a week from returning as other injuries linger for Levi Colwill and Benoit Badiashile.
- Chelsea have won nine and drawn one of the last 11 league meetings, and bookmakers are promoting enhanced odds offers as many previews forecast a goal-heavy derby.