Watson, 16, plays full 90 minutes for Chelsea against Western Sydney WanderersJul 29, 2026Sixteen-year-old Chelsea Academy midfielder Reggie Watson played the full 90 minutes in Chelsea's pre-season win over Western Sydney Wanderers, the only player to start and finish the match.
Alonso hails pre-season win as useful learning experience after Chelsea beat Western SydneyJul 28, 2026Xabi Alonso said Chelsea's 6-4 pre-season win over Western Sydney Wanderers would prove useful after the side showed the ability to correct in-game problems, while Romeo Lavia was withdrawn as a precaution with a minor hamstring issue.
Chelsea beat Western Sydney Wanderers 6-4 in pre-season openerJul 28, 2026Joao Pedro scored a nine-minute hat-trick as Chelsea opened their pre-season tour with a 6-4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers in Xabi Alonso's first match in charge.
Alonso names first Chelsea XI for Western Sydney pre-season openerJul 28, 2026Xabi Alonso named his first Chelsea lineup on 28 July, fielding Josh Acheampong, Tosin and Liam Delap from the start against Western Sydney Wanderers in the Sydney Super Cup.
Colwill targets strong comeback as Chelsea begin pre-season in SydneyJul 28, 2026Chelsea defender Levi Colwill says pre-season tour of Australia is helping the squad build bonds ahead of Xabi Alonso's first game in charge against Western Sydney Wanderers.
Alonso promises tactical flexibility as Chelsea open pre-season against Western SydneyJul 27, 2026Xabi Alonso spoke ahead of Chelsea's pre-season opener against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, promising tactical flexibility and a gradual build through the summer.
Chelsea prepare for Western Sydney Wanderers opener on Australia tourJul 27, 2026Chelsea trained in Sydney and held pre-match media duties on day three of their pre-season tour, with Xabi Alonso and Levi Colwill speaking ahead of Tuesday's opener against Western Sydney Wanderers.
Chelsea to debut new 2026/27 home kit against Western Sydney WanderersJul 27, 2026Chelsea will unveil their new 2026/27 Nike home kit for the first time in Tuesday's pre-season fixture against Western Sydney Wanderers in the Sydney Super Cup.
