PL2 preview: Under-21s travel to Norwich
From the official Chelsea FC website:
After last week’s loss, Mark Robinson’s men will be looking to get back to winning ways with a fixture against the young Canaries.
Our Under-21s began the PL2 campaign with victory over Blackburn Rovers. However, they fell to defeat against Brighton after the away side came back from two goals down to win 3-2.
Friday’s 7pm kick-off against the young Canaries at Carrow Road will be a tough encounter for our young Blues.
Last time out
In our last fixture we were on the wrong side of a 3-2 scoreline against the Seagulls at Kingsmeadow.
Ronnie Stutter scored a brace in the first half but Luca Barrington responded with a goal just before half-time.
Barrington then got his brace in the second half before Tom O’Mahoney grabbed what was the winner with a tap-in at the back post.
Our opponents
Norwich come into this game having also played two matches in the league so far. They have failed to record any wins.
Their first game of the season saw them lose 2-0 to Sunderland and their second game saw them share the spoils with Nottingham Forest in a 2-2 draw.
We last faced Norwich in the PL2 during the 2015/16 season and we ran out comfortable 5-0 winners. The game featured Todd Cantwell, Fikayo Tomori, Ben Godfrey and Tammy Abraham.
Old stomping ground
Alex Matos has settled into the Under-21s midfield, starting the first two games of the season. Following his summer move, the likelihood of facing his old club was high due to the new changes to the PL2.
With a return to his old club on the horizon, he speaks about his excitement about the task ahead.
‘It will be a special day for me if I am honest, playing for my new club against my old club. I made so many great memories there as a player and I will always be grateful to them for that.
‘I will be focused on the task at hand though and that is getting three points for Chelsea. We were disappointed to let our two-goal lead slip last week and we want to make amends for that.’
He added that, ‘It is very important that we keep winning games, we want to be in a good position at the end of the season. No matter who we potentially play in the play-offs, we will be ready for the challenge.’
Kick-off is scheduled for 7pm at Carrow Road this evening.
Ticket information for PL International Cup & PL Cup
Lyon
Premier League 2 International Cup
Saturday 16 September
Kick-off 2pm
Kingsmeadow
Tickets will be available to purchase from Friday 25 August at 10am.
Tickets will be sold online only.
Tickets for this match will go off sale online on Saturday 16 September at 2pm. Tickets will also be available to purchase on matchday from the Kingsmeadow ticket office 2 hours prior to kick-off. All tickets are subject to availability. Only card payments will be accepted at Kingsmeadow ticket office.
All persons under the age of 16 will be required to attend the relevant area of the Ground with, and sit in the Ground next to, a person over 18 years of age.
Disabled Supporters Application Process
Supporters who require accessible tickets can submit an application form found here; which can be submitted during the relevant selling period. Alternatively, supporters can call our access team on 0371 811 2012 or 0044 207 915 1950 international callers to reserve your tickets or enquire about further information. To receive a personal assistant ticket, supporters who have not previously purchased through us must provide us with a copy of Proof of Disability that is dated within the last 12 months to access@chelseafc.com. This is the same for the match against Luton Town.
Accessible Car Parking
Supporters can make application for the car parking from Tuesday 29 August at 10am by clicking here. Supporters will be required to display your blue badge while parked at Chelsea FC Site. This is the same for the match against Luton Town.
Dispatching of tickets
Supporters will need to ensure they have a valid email address registered in their online account as all tickets are print@home and will be dispatched via email Wednesday 30 August.
Luton Town
Premier League 2 Cup
Tuesday 19 September 2023
Kick-off 7pm
Kingsmeadow
Tickets will be available to purchase from Friday 25 August at 10am.
Tickets will be sold online only.
Tickets for this match will go off sale online on Tuesday 19 September at 7pm. Tickets will also be available to purchase on matchday from the Kingsmeadow ticket office 2 hours prior to kick off. All tickets are subject to availability. Only card payments will be accepted at Kingsmeadow ticket office.
All persons under the age of 16 will be required to attend the relevant area of the Ground with, and sit in the Ground next to, a person over 18 years of age.
Dispatching of tickets
Supporters will need to ensure they have a valid email address registered in their online account as all tickets are print@home and will be dispatched via email Friday 1 September.
‘Chelsea Supporters Group’ can also be found on Twitter and Facebook
