Chelsea Under-18s Triumph Over Aston Villa with Convincing Win

The Chelsea Under-18 football team secured a significant victory against Aston Villa, winning 6-2 in their Under-18 Premier League match held at Cobham. This win marked their first league victory for the 2024/25 season, featuring a remarkable performance with five different players scoring goals.

The match commenced with Aston Villa taking an early lead when George Hemmings found the back of the net just ten minutes in. However, Chelsea quickly responded through Tayo Subuloye’s powerful header before halftime, leveling the score at 1-1.

In the second half, Chelsea emerged with renewed determination. Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, a young schoolboy, made his mark by scoring twice, adding to the team’s tally. Sol Gordon and Frankie Runham were instrumental in extending Chelsea’s lead, each contributing a goal to solidify their dominance over Aston Villa.

Despite a late attempt at a comeback with a goal from Elijah Briscoe, Aston Villa struggled to keep up with Chelsea’s momentum. The Blues sealed their emphatic victory with a sixth goal from substitute Yahyah Idrissi in the final moments of the game.

Throughout the match, Chelsea maintained control, capitalizing on their possession and applying sustained pressure. Key moments included a series of crucial saves from goalkeeper Hudson Sands and defensive interventions from Lewi Richards, which prevented further advances from Villa’s side.

Next, Chelsea will face West Ham United in their upcoming Under-18 Premier League fixture, scheduled to take place at Little Heath Sports Centre, with a kick-off time set for 11 a.m. on Saturday.