U21 preview | Chelsea vs Wolves

Wolves under-21s travel to title chasers Chelsea on Friday evening, eyeing their first Premier League 2 points of 2023.

Please note, due to Premier League broadcasting restrictions, Friday’s Premier League 2 Division 1 fixture with Chelsea will not be live streamed.

James Collins’ side were unfortunate to slip to a 1-0 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers last Sunday, having dominated the game and created numerous chances in front of goal.

A dubious second half penalty was the difference at Compton Park, three days after Wolves had clinically dispatched of Sunderland in the Premier League Cup.

The old gold have come a long way since a heavy opening day loss to Chelsea back in August, where the Blues struck seven times at Aggborough.

A steady return to PL2 has been complimented with progression to the knockout stages of both the Papa John’s Trophy and PL Cup, while the team have also pushed their three opponents in the International Cup.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are competing to win the division and currently sit second, having played a game more than leaders Manchester City.

They’re currently one point off the pace and haven’t been beaten in a league fixture since August, when Arsenal won 4-1.

WHEN

Friday, 7pm

WHERE

Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames

NEXT THREE

Chelsea

  • vs Fulham (A) 22nd January
  • vs West Ham (H) 27th January
  • vs Blackburn (A) 11th February

Wolves

  • vs Celtic (H) 17th January (PLIC)
  • vs Cardiff (H) 20th January (PLC)
  • vs Tottenham (A) 23rd January
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