The referee for Chelsea vs Newcastle this weekend has been officially announced as Simon Hooper. Blues fans will remember that they lost all three games with him as the referee last season, one of which was a 4-1 loss to this very Newcastle United side at St.James Park. This GW9 2024/25 fixture between CFC and the Magpies is however taking place at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea last five games under Simon Hooper as referee (P5- Won 1, Lost 4)
Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea (2023/24)
Newcastle 4-1 Chelsea (2023/24)
Chelsea 0-2 Brentford (2023/24)
Chelsea 2-0 Bournemouth (2022/23)
Man City 2-0 Chelsea (2022/23 Cup)