- Southampton were the only side apart from Manchester City to be unbeaten against Chelsea in the Premier League last season, with both fixtures ending 1-1.

- Jose Mourinho has a very good record against Southampton during his two stints with the Blues, winning 4 and drawing 2 of the 6 games played.

- Chelsea’s tally of 14 goals conceded is just one shy of the number they conceded in the whole of the 2014/15 season, when they won the league with a record 95 points.

- The Saints have won just once at Stamford Bridge in 13 attempts, prevailing 4-2 back in the 2001/02 season with James Beattie scoring twice.