Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from West Ham vs Chelsea (Crowd attendance of 62,470 at the London Stadium) on 20 August, 2023. The Hammers, despite playing the final quarter of the game with ten men, upset Mauricio Pochettino’s side 3-1, with a missed penalty from Enzo Fernandez just before half time proving to be decisive.
24% possession for West Ham, but they ran out 3-1 winners.
xG West Ham 1.51-2.09 Chelsea shots map (Actual score WHU 3-1 CFC)
1-0 Aguerd goal vs Chelsea xG 0.12
1-1 Chukwumeka goal vs West Ham xG 0.10
1-1 Enzo missed penalty vs West Ham xG 0.80
2-1 Antonio goal vs Chelsea xG 0.08
3-1 Paqueta penalty goal vs Chelsea xG 0.80
Other notable chances: Jackson header chance 14th minute; Fornals chance 90+1′
WHUFC vs Chelsea 3-1 Match Stats for comparison
(WHU stats on left; CHE stats on right)