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Vanarama National League Matchday 26 preview: London & South East
Another week poses another quick turnaround for National League sides, and here is how the teams from the London & South East region shape up for the next batch of midweek matches.
Browsing: Blues
What has gone wrong for Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel?
Since Chelsea thumped Juventus 4-0 in their UEFA Champions League group stage clash at Stamford Bridge in November, they have seen a worrying dip in form.
De Bruyne’s goal seals important win for Manchester City over Chelsea
Manchester City took a significant step towards retaining the Premier League trophy with a 1-0 home win against title challengers Chelsea.
Chelsea progress into the Carabao Cup semi-finals after a convincing win against Brentford
Thomas Tuchel’s second half substitutions helped Chelsea beat Brentford 2-0 and progress into the last four of the Carabao Cup.
Cause for optimism on Humberside as Hull City begin to find their feet
The air of gloom over Hull City appears to be lifting with developments both on and off the pitch pointing towards brighter times ahead.
Carlos Corberán looks to drive his Huddersfield Town side into promotion contention as they take on Birmingham City
Since the start of the season, Huddersfield Town fans have been treated to an almost new team, and one highly reminiscent of their promotion season in 2017.
Edouard Mendy denies Brentford a late equaliser as Chelsea earn a slim victory at the Brentford Community Stadium
Edouard Mendy produced a Man of the Match performance and came to Chelsea’s rescue on several occasions as the Blues beat West London rivals Brentford 1-0 at the Brentford Community Stadium.
Stags announce the signing of Ryan Stirk on a season-long loan from Birmingham City
Mansfield Town have signed Blues midfielder Ryan Stirk on a deal that will run until the conclusion of the 2021/22 season.
Stags announce the signing of left-back Ryan Burke from Birmingham City
20-year-old Ryan Burke joins the Stags on a one-year deal from the Blues as the youngster adds competition to Stephen McLaughlin at the left-back position.
Kai Havertz inspired Chelsea’s triumph over Real Madrid to set up an all-English Champions League Final
The German proved his worth as Chelsea beat Real Madrid 2-0 on the night (3-1 on aggregate). The midfielder’s scintillating display helped his side progress through to the Champions League Final.
Hazard set for a reunion with Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals
Will Eden Hazard come back to haunt his former club Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals?
West Ham United lock horns with Chelsea in a fight for the top four as East London meets West London.
West Ham United lock horns with Chelsea in a fight for the top four as East London meets West London, but who will be blowing bubbles come the final whistle?
Thomas Tuchel targets his first Chelsea trophy as attentions turn to the FA Cup
Thomas Tuchel searches for his first trophy in charge of Chelsea as struggling Sheffield United visit Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Birthday boy Tom Clifford bounces back from injury to net winner against Newport County
Birthday brilliance from Southend United left-back Tom Clifford secured all three points in a 1-0 victory against Newport County to lift the blues off the foot of the League Two table.
Mason Mount: From the Championship Play-Off Final to a Premier League star
Mason Mount, a midfielder that reads the game so well and can provide important goals and assists in times where the club need him to step up.
Sheffield United aim to haul themselves off the bottom of the Premier League as they face Chelsea at Bramall Lane
Adrian Kita previews Sheffield United vs Chelsea with the Blades having a chance of moving off the bottom of the Premier League with a win or a draw over Chelsea.
Stuttering Saddlers hoping to get back on track against bottom place Southend
When these sides met earlier in the season, it was Southend who notched up the three points, the first time they had done so all season. Walsall will be out for revenge, and with it, hopes for a kickstart to their stuttering season.
Devante Rodney scores a brace as five-star Port Vale thrash Southend 5-1
Port Vale run riot at home as a Devante Rodney brace helps in 5-1 thrashing of Southend
Mansfield Town aim to continue momentum when travelling to bottom-placed Southend
The Stags continue their away journeys with an encounter at the Roots Hall Football Stadium against basement boys Southend United.
Defensive duo: Wesley Fofana and Jonny Evans seem to be a pairing made in heaven as Leicester edge closer to the top
The Foxes are closing on the top of the table with Fofana and Evans playing a vital part with the defence being rock-solid, compact and seeing Leicester keep two clean sheets in a row.
Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes have the chance to jump to the top of the Premier League when they face Frank Lampard’s Chelsea
Leicester City have a chance to jump in first-place in the Premier League when Frank Lampard’s wounded Blues travel to the King Power Stadium for the encounter.