Chelsea
England
Overview
Chelsea is an English football club founded in west London in 1905. The club was created around Stamford Bridge, which has remained central to Chelsea’s identity from its first season to the present.
Key facts
- Country
- England
- City
- London
- Founded
- 1905
- Stadium
- Stamford Bridge
History
Chelsea Football Club was founded on 10 March 1905 in the Rising Sun pub opposite Stamford Bridge. Unlike many clubs that built a ground after forming a team, Chelsea's story began with an existing stadium and the decision to create a club to play there. The new side entered league football soon afterward and built a substantial London following. Chelsea's history includes early star-driven teams, domestic cup successes, financial difficulties and later revival. From the late 1990s onward the club became increasingly prominent in English and European competition, and the 2000s brought a sustained period of league and cup success. Footballopedia links Chelsea to Stamford Bridge, the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, London rivalries, managers and a large network of players whose careers crossed England and continental Europe.