Chelsea vs Manchester United Lineups: Confirmed XI & TV Info
Few Premier League fixtures still crackle with the same edge as Chelsea versus Manchester United. A leaked Chelsea lineup, a rash of injuries on both sides, and two clubs chasing different ambitions mean the team sheets matter more than usual, so here is the confirmed team news, how to watch, what the build-up tells us.
Match date: 18 April 2026 ·
Competition: English Premier League 2025/26 ·
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London ·
Starting XI change: Liam Delap replaced Joao Pedro ·
28 players (ESPN 2025-26) ·
Confirmed Chelsea lineup source: Chelsea FC Stick website
Quick snapshot
11Match Overview
- Premier League 2025/26 matchday at Premier League (official competition)
- Stamford Bridge, London – capacity 41,837
- Date: 18 April 2026
22Chelsea Key Updates
- Liam Delap starts, replaces injured Joao Pedro (Sports Illustrated (soccer coverage))
- Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Estevao Willian in attack (Sports Illustrated (soccer coverage))
- Club has dealt with internal lineup leak ( – same source removed later)
>Manchester United Key Updates
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- 2025-26 squad features 28 players (ESPN (football statistics))
- Erik ten Hag continues as manager
- Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire suspended (Sports Mole)
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… How to Watch
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- Live updates on club websites
