Chelsea FC HubChelsea FC's Under-21s suffered a 5-0 defeat to West Ham United in Premier League 2, ending their winning streak. The Blues struggled in the first half, with West Ham captain Lewis Orford breaking the deadlock from a free-kick.
What happened?
West Ham dominated the game, with Preston Fearon doubling their advantage with a close-range tap-in. Josh Ajala added another close-range finish on the half-hour mark to make it 3-0.
Tough moments continue
The task became even tougher for Chelsea FC in the second half, as defender Olutayo Subuloye was shown his second yellow card, forcing the Blues to play with 10 men. West Ham took full advantage, with Ajala netting his second of the evening and Fearon completing his brace to make it 5-0.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| West Ham United | 5 |
| Chelsea FC | 0 |
Key players
Josh Ajala and Preston Fearon were the standout players for West Ham, scoring two goals each. Chelsea FC's Max Merrick made some impressive saves, but couldn't prevent the heavy defeat.
The Blues will look to bounce back from this loss in their next Premier League 2 match.
