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The first all-English final in the Europa League era, and only the third contest between two English clubs in the competition's history, took place in 2019, when Chelsea defeated London rivals Arsenal in Baku; [9] based 6 miles (9.7 km) apart, the clubs' supporters had to travel almost 2,500 miles (4,000 km) each way to the event on the other ...
Football derby matches in the United Kingdom are often heated affairs, and violence is not uncommon. [6] [7] However, the matches and the rivalries they encompass are frequently listed among the best in the sport. [8] [9] A 2008 report showed that West Bromwich Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers was the number one rivalry in English football. [10]
In 2000, the international governing body FIFA created the FIFA Club World Cup and in 2004 the Intercontinental Cup was merged into it. Manchester United are the only English club to have won the Intercontinental Cup, while United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City are the only English teams to have lifted the Club World Cup. [16] [17]
Chelsea were the first ever English team to qualify for the European Cup. They were drawn against Djurgårdens IF, but were forced to withdraw by the English FA. 1956–57: Manchester United: Semi-finals 3–5 Real Madrid: 1–3 at Santiago Bernabéu 2–2 at Old Trafford: 1957–58: 2–5 Milan: 2–1 at Old Trafford 0–4 at San Siro: 1958 ...
This is a list of football clubs that compete within the leagues and divisions of the men's English football league system as far down as Level 10 (Step 6), that is to say, six divisions below the Premier League/English Football League. Also included are clubs from outside England that play within the English system (suitably highlighted).
Year published by club Club Season 2024–25 Notes 1 1861 [4]: Crystal Palace [5]: Premier League: The club previously published a foundation date of 1905, however they released research in 2020 suggesting an 1861 date, stating that they were "staking a claim to be recognised as the world's oldest league club in existence still playing professional football."
As of the 2022–23 season, the club holds the records for the most clean sheets in a single Premier League season with 25 in 2004–05. Chelsea have been English football champions six times. [5] Chelsea played their inaugural league fixture as part of the Football League Second Division on 2 September 1905 against Stockport County. [6]
10, 6 June 1908 vs. Austria – 1 June 1909 vs. Austria Most consecutive victories in competitive internationals (World Cup, European Championship and qualifiers) 10, 7 September 2014 vs. Switzerland – 12 October 2015 vs. Lithuania [note 92] Most consecutive matches without defeat 22, 18 November 2020 vs. Iceland – 29 March 2022 vs. Ivory Coast