Aston Villa came from a goal down at half-time to beat Chelsea 2–1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, 27 December 2025, in Matchday 18 of the Premier League season. Referee Stuart Attwell officiated the 17:30 UTC kickoff, and the hosts led 1–0 at the break. The result handed Villa a vital three points in the capital, while Chelsea were left to rue a second-half collapse in front of their own supporters.

For Chelsea, this defeat was a damaging blow at the midway point of the campaign. Sitting in th...