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Season 1976-1977

Half-Time scores in brackets where known

Orient (0) 0 Chelsea (0) 1

Date: Saturday, 21st August 1976 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 8
Venue: Brisbane Road
Attendance: 11,456
Referee: Brian James (Selsdon)
Orient John Jackson, David Payne, Bobby Fisher, Peter Allen, Phil Hoadley, Glenn Roeder, Laurie Cunningham, Ricky Heppolette, Gerry Queen, Derek Possee, Doug Allder
   Booked Ricky Heppolette
   Sub Not Used Roffey
   Manager George Petchey
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorer Finnieston 87
   Booked Hay, Lewington, Stanley
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2796      League match 2481   Starting XI    Average age 23.4    Oldest Player 34.8    Youngest Player 19.8

Chelsea (0) 1 Notts County (1) 1

Date: Wednesday, 25th August 1976 at 19:45 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 5
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 17,426
Referee: Trevor D Spencer (Salisbury)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Brian Bason, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorer Britton 78
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Notts County Eric McManus, Pedro Richards, Ray O'Brien, Eric Probert, Dave Needham, Arthur Mann, David McVay, Mick Vinter, Les Bradd (Tristan Benjamin 30), Dave Smith, Ian Scanlon
   Scorer Eric Probert 34
   Booked David McVay 57, Ray O'Brien 70, Arthur Mann 89
   Manager Ron Fenton
Match Facts Match 2797      League match 2482   Starting XI    Average age 23.2    Oldest Player 34.9    Youngest Player 19.8

Chelsea (1) 2 Carlisle United (0) 1

Date: Saturday, 28th August 1976 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 18,681
Referee: Alan Robinson (Portsmouth)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Swain 25, Finnieston 51
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Carlisle United Allan Ross, Peter Carr, John Gorman, Phil Bonnyman, Ian MacDonald, Bobby Parker, George McVitie, Mike McCartney, Bobby Owen, Billy Rafferty, Dennis Martin
   Scorer George McVitie 77
   Manager Dick Young
Match Facts Match 2798      League match 2483   Starting XI    Average age 23.4    Oldest Player 34.9    Youngest Player 19.9

Chelsea (2) 3 Sheffield United (1) 1

Date: Wednesday, 1st September 1976 at 19:45 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: League Cup Round 2
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 16,883
Referee: Jeff E Bent (Hemel Hempstead)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Micky Droy, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Swain 21, Ray Wilkins 30, Ray Wilkins 80
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Sheffield United Jim Brown, Colin Franks, Paul Garner, John Flynn, Eddie Colquhoun, Tony Kenworthy, Alan Woodward, Keith Edwards (Simon Stainrod 46), Chris Guthrie, Steve Ludlam, Ian Hamilton
   Scorer Colin Franks 29
   Manager Jimmy Sirrel
Match Facts Match 2799      League Cup match 52   Starting XI    Average age 23.9    Oldest Player 34.9    Youngest Player 19.9

Millwall (3) 3 Chelsea (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 4th September 1976 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 9
Venue: The Den
Attendance: 21,002
Referee: Mike J Taylor (Walmer)
Millwall Ray Goddard, Ray Evans, Dave Donaldson, Terry Brisley, Barry Kitchener, Tony Hazell, Trevor Lee, John Seasman, Phil Summerill, Phil Walker, Barry Salvage
   Scorers Barry Salvage 11, Ray Evans 16, Terry Brisley 32
   Sub Not Used Fairbrother
   Manager Gordon Jago
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Micky Droy, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston (12 Ron Harris 46), 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2800      League match 2484   Starting XI    Average age 23.9    Oldest Player 34.9    Youngest Player 19.9

Plymouth Argyle (0) 2 Chelsea (0) 3

Date: Saturday, 11th September 1976 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 5
Venue: Home Park
Attendance: 18,356
Referee: Derek Lloyd (Fernhill Heath)
Plymouth Argyle Neil Ramsbottom, Colin Randell, Mickey Horswill, John Delve, David Sutton, Mike Green, Brian Johnson, Brian Hall, Paul Mariner, Chris Harrison (Jimmy Hamilton 75), Alan Rogers
   Scorers Brian Hall 79, Paul Mariner 82
   Booked John Delve 90
   Manager Tony Waiters
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Britton 52 (Pen), Swain 78, Finnieston 83
   Booked Graham Wilkins, Stanley, Swain 88
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2801      League match 2485   Starting XI    Average age 23.4    Oldest Player 34.9    Youngest Player 19.9

Chelsea (1) 2 Bolton Wanderers (0) 1

Date: Saturday, 18th September 1976 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 2
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 24,835
Referee: William J Gow (Swansea)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton (12 Ron Harris 40), 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Hay 44, Stanley 63
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Bolton Wanderers Barry Siddall, John Ritson, Tony Dunne, Roy Greaves, Paul Jones, Sam Allardyce, Willie Morgan, Neil Whatmore, Steve Taylor, Peter Reid, Peter Thompson
   Scorer Steve Taylor 90
   Booked Paul Jones 63
   Manager Ian Greaves
Match Facts Match 2802      League match 2486   Starting XI    Average age 23.4    Oldest Player 34.9    Youngest Player 19.9

Chelsea (1) 2 Huddersfield Town (0) 0

Date: Monday, 20th September 1976 at 19:45 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: League Cup Round 3
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 19,860
Referee: Alan Turvey (Basingstoke)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Brian Bason, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Finnieston 37, Finnieston 70
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Huddersfield Town Terry Poole, Peter Hart, Peter Oliver, Steve Smith, Steve Baines, Neil Hague, Franny Firth, Martin Fowler, Bob Newton, Chris Jones, Lloyd Maitland (Arnie Sidebottom)
   Booked Steve Smith
   Manager Tom Johnston
Match Facts Match 2803      League Cup match 53   Starting XI    Average age 23.3    Oldest Player 34.9    Youngest Player 19.9

Blackpool (0) 0 Chelsea (1) 1

Date: Saturday, 25th September 1976 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Bloomfield Road
Attendance: 19,041
Referee: Eric Garner (Maghull)
Blackpool George Wood, Paul Gardner, Bill Bentley, Billy Ronson, Paul Hart, Peter Suddaby, David Hockaday, Alan Suddick, Mickey Walsh, Bob Hatton, Kevin Moore (Steve Harrison 80)
   Manager Allan Brown
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Brian Bason, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorer Finnieston 16
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2804      League match 2487   Starting XI    Average age 23.3    Oldest Player 34.9    Youngest Player 19.9

Chelsea (1) 2 Cardiff City (0) 1

Date: Saturday, 2nd October 1976 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 28,409
Referee: Brian H Daniels (Brentwood)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Charlie Cooke, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Brian Bason, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Swain 6, Lewington 55
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Cardiff City Billy Irwin, Brian Attley, Clive Charles, John Buchanan, Phil Dwyer, Albert Larmour, Peter Sayer, Doug Livermore, Tony Evans, Adrian Alston, Willie Anderson
   Scorer Clive Charles 85 (Pen)
   Booked Doug Livermore
   Sub Not Used Campbell
   Manager Jimmy Andrews
Match Facts Match 2805      League match 2488   Starting XI    Average age 24.4    Oldest Player 35    Youngest Player 19.9

Bristol Rovers (1) 2 Chelsea (0) 1

Date: Tuesday, 5th October 1976 at 19:30 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Eastville
Attendance: 13,199
Referee: Clive Thomas (Treorchy)
Bristol Rovers Jim Eadie, Peter Aitken, David Williams, Graham Day, Stuart Taylor, Frankie Prince, Kenny Stephens, Gordon Fearnley, Alan Warboys, Bruce Bannister, Dave Staniforth
   Scorers Bruce Bannister 42, Dave Staniforth 87
   Manager Don Megson
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Charlie Cooke, 5 Steve Wicks (12 Ron Harris 50), 6 David Hay, 7 Brian Bason, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorer Finnieston 75
   Booked Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2806      League match 2489   Starting XI    Average age 24.4    Oldest Player 35    Youngest Player 20

Chelsea (4) 4 Oldham Athletic (2) 3

Date: Saturday, 16th October 1976 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 25,825
Referee: Leslie Burden (Corfe Mullen)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Brian Bason, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Swain 2, Ray Wilkins 17, Wicks 40, Finnieston 44
   Booked Stanley
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Oldham Athletic John Platt, Ian Wood, Ronnie Blair, Graham Bell, Keith Hicks, John Hurst, Les Chapman, David Shaw, Vic Halom, Alan Young, Ian Robins
   Scorers Ian Robins 24, Alan Young 33, David Shaw 65
   Booked Keith Hicks
   Manager Jimmy Frizzell
Match Facts Match 2807      League match 2490   Starting XI    Average age 23.4    Oldest Player 35    Youngest Player 20

Blackburn Rovers (0) 0 Chelsea (1) 2

Date: Saturday, 23rd October 1976 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Ewood Park
Attendance: 14,984
Referee: Roy Capey (Madeley Heath)
Blackburn Rovers Paul Bradshaw, Derek Fazackerley, John Bailey, Stuart Metcalfe, Glenn Keeley, Graham Hawkins, Kevin Hird, Peter Silvester (Bobby Mitchell), Dave Wagstaffe, Tony Parkes, Bobby Svarc
   Manager Jim Smith
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 Ron Harris, 7 Brian Bason, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Finnieston 20, Finnieston 68 (Pen)
   Booked Harris
   Sub Not Used 12 John Sparrow
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2808      League match 2491   Starting XI    Average age 23.7    Oldest Player 35    Youngest Player 20

Arsenal (0) 2 Chelsea (0) 1

Date: Tuesday, 26th October 1976 at 19:30 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: League Cup Round 4
Venue: Highbury
Attendance: 52,285
Referee: Ray Toseland (Kettering)
Arsenal Jimmy Rimmer, Pat Rice, Sammy Nelson, Trevor Ross, Peter Simpson, Pat Howard, Alan Ball, Liam Brady, Malcolm Macdonald, Frank Stapleton, George Armstrong
   Scorers Trevor Ross 52, Frank Stapleton 59
   Booked Alan Ball, Sammy Nelson 79
   Manager Terry Neill
Chelsea 1 John Phillips, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Brian Bason (12 Ron Harris 19), 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorer Hay 58
   Final Appearances Brian Bason
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2809      League Cup match 54   Starting XI    Average age 22.5    Oldest Player 28.7    Youngest Player 20

Chelsea (0) 3 Southampton (0) 1

Date: Saturday, 30th October 1976 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 42,654
Referee: Cliff Maskell (Cambridge)
Chelsea 1 John Phillips, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Swain 76, Finnieston 81, Ray Wilkins 88
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Southampton Jim Montgomery, Peter Rodrigues, David Peach, Nick Holmes, Malcolm Waldron, Mel Blyth, Steve Williams (Bobby Stokes 85), Mick Channon, Ted MacDougall, Jim McCalliog, Hugh Fisher
   Scorer Ted MacDougall 72
   Manager Lawrie McMenemy
Match Facts Match 2810      League match 2492   Starting XI    Average age 22.7    Oldest Player 28.7    Youngest Player 20

Hereford United (1) 2 Chelsea (2) 2

Date: Saturday, 6th November 1976 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Edgar Street
Attendance: 12,858
Referee: Tom H Reynolds (Swansea)
Hereford United Tommy Hughes, Shane Walker (Gary Goodchild), Steve Ritchie, John Layton, Derek Jefferson, Barry Lloyd, Terry Paine, Peter Spiring, Steve Davey, Dixie McNeil, Les Briley
   Scorers Steve Ritchie 29, John Layton 70
   Manager John Sillett
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Finnieston 28, Finnieston 41 (Pen)
   Booked Locke, Stanley
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2811      League match 2493   Starting XI    Average age 23.6    Oldest Player 35.1    Youngest Player 20

Chelsea (1) 2 Charlton Athletic (0) 1

Date: Wednesday, 10th November 1976 at 19:45 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 38,879
Referee: Eric A Read (Bristol)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks (12 Ron Harris 75), 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Swain 20, Stanley 76
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Charlton Athletic Jeff Wood, Geoff Hammond, Les Berry, Peter Hunt, Jimmy Giles, Bob Curtis, Colin Powell, Derek Hales, Mike Flanagan, Richie Bowman, Keith Peacock
   Scorer Jimmy Giles 72
   Manager Andy Nelson
Match Facts Match 2812      League match 2494   Starting XI    Average age 23.6    Oldest Player 35.1    Youngest Player 20.1

Nottingham Forest (1) 1 Chelsea (1) 1

Date: Saturday, 20th November 1976 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: City Ground
Attendance: 27,089
Referee: Dennis Turner (Cannock)
Nottingham Forest John Middleton, Viv Anderson, Frank Clark, John McGovern, Bob Chapman, Ian Bowyer, Sean Haslegrave, Martin O'Neill, Peter Withe, Tony Woodcock, John Robertson
   Scorer Martin O'Neill 34
   Booked Sean Haslegrave
   Sub Not Used O'Hare
   Manager Brian Clough
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorer Britton 38
   Booked Lewington 36
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2813      League match 2495   Starting XI    Average age 23.6    Oldest Player 35.1    Youngest Player 20.1

Chelsea (2) 2 Burnley (0) 1

Date: Saturday, 27th November 1976 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 28,595
Referee: Alf Grey (Gorleston-On-Sea)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Britton 15, Finnieston 44 (Pen)
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Burnley Alan Stevenson, Keith Newton, Ian Brennan, Peter Noble, Jim Thomson, Billy Rodaway, Billy Ingham, Malcolm Smith, Paul Fletcher (Tony Morley 30), Brian Flynn, Mike Summerbee
   Scorer Peter Noble 77
   Manager Joe Brown
Match Facts Match 2814      League match 2496   Starting XI    Average age 23.6    Oldest Player 35.1    Youngest Player 20.1

Sheffield United (0) 1 Chelsea (0) 0

Date: Friday, 3rd December 1976 at 19:30 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Bramall Lane
Attendance: 23,393
Referee: Brian Martin (Keyworth)
Sheffield United Jim Brown, Colin Franks, Paul Garner, Dennis Longhorn, Eddie Colquhoun, Tony Kenworthy, Alan Woodward, Keith Edwards, Chris Guthrie, Gary Hamson, Ian Hamilton
   Scorer Ian Hamilton 68 (Pen)
   Sub Not Used Stainrod
   Manager Jimmy Sirrel
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Booked Graham Wilkins
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2815      League match 2497   Starting XI    Average age 23.6    Oldest Player 35.1    Youngest Player 20.1

Southampton (1) 1 Chelsea (0) 1

Date: Tuesday, 7th December 1976 at 19:30 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: The Dell
Attendance: 19,909
Referee: Alex R Lees (Bridgwater)
Southampton Ian Turner, Peter Rodrigues, David Peach, Nick Holmes, Malcolm Waldron, Mel Blyth, Steve Williams, Mick Channon, Ted MacDougall, Jim McCalliog, Bobby Stokes
   Scorer Ted MacDougall 2
   Booked David Peach
   Sub Not Used Hayes
   Manager Lawrie McMenemy
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorer Finnieston 65
   Booked Lewington
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2816      League match 2498   Starting XI    Average age 23.6    Oldest Player 35.1    Youngest Player 20.1

Chelsea (1) 3 Wolverhampton Wanderers (2) 3

Date: Saturday, 11th December 1976 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 36,137
Referee: Ron Crabb (Exeter)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Ray Wilkins 19, Britton 80, Finnieston 87
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Wolverhampton Wanderers Gary Pierce, Geoff Palmer, Derek Parkin, Steve Daley, Frank Munro, John McAlle, Ken Hibbitt, John Richards, Alan Sunderland, Bobby Gould, Martin Patching
   Scorers John Richards 17, Bobby Gould 38, John Richards 71
   Sub Not Used Farley
   Manager Sammy Chung
Match Facts Match 2817      League match 2499   Starting XI    Average age 23.7    Oldest Player 35.2    Youngest Player 20.1

Hull City (1) 1 Chelsea (0) 1

Date: Saturday, 18th December 1976 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Boothferry Park
Attendance: 11,774
Referee: Gordon C Kew (Middlesbrough)
Hull City Jeff Wealands, Peter Daniel, Roger Devries, Billy Bremner, Stuart Croft, Paul Haigh, Gordon Nisbet, Malcolm Lord, David Sunley, Jeff Hemmerman, John Hawley
   Scorer Jeff Hemmerman 41
   Sub Not Used Staniforth
   Manager John Kaye
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorer Britton 89
   Booked Hay, Locke, Ray Wilkins
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2818      League match 2500   Starting XI    Average age 23.7    Oldest Player 35.2    Youngest Player 20.2

Chelsea (0) 2 Fulham (0) 0

Date: Monday, 27th December 1976 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 55,003
Referee: Bartley John Homewood (Sunbury-On-Thames)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Micky Droy, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Droy 75, Swain 87
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Fulham Gerry Peyton, Ernie Howe, Les Strong, Alan Slough, John Lacy, Bobby Moore, George Best, Brian Greenaway, John Mitchell, John Evanson, Les Barrett
   Booked John Evanson, John Lacy, Les Strong 86, George Best 90
   Manager Bobby Campbell
Match Facts Match 2819      League match 2501   Starting XI    Average age 24.2    Oldest Player 35.2    Youngest Player 20.2

Luton Town (2) 4 Chelsea (0) 0

Date: Wednesday, 29th December 1976 at 19:30 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Kenilworth Road
Attendance: 17,102
Referee: Clive B White (Harrow)
Luton Town Milija Aleksic, Paul Price, Steve Buckley, Brian Chambers, John Faulkner, Paul Futcher, Jimmy Husband, Alan West, Ron Futcher, Lil Fuccillo, Jimmy Ryan
   Scorers Lil Fuccillo 2, Brian Chambers 13, Jimmy Husband 57, Steve Buckley 88 (Pen)
   Manager Harry Haslam
Chelsea 1 John Phillips, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Micky Droy, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2820      League match 2502   Starting XI    Average age 23.3    Oldest Player 28.9    Youngest Player 20.2

Chelsea (3) 5 Hereford United (0) 1

Date: Saturday, 1st January 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 27,720
Referee: Tony R Glasson (Salisbury)
Chelsea 1 John Phillips, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Ron Harris, 4 Garry Stanley (12 John Sparrow 85), 5 Micky Droy, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Swain 3, Stanley 24, Wilkins 38, Finnieston 46, Galley (O.G) 90
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Hereford United Kevin Charlton, Peter Spiring, Steve Ritchie, Derek Jefferson, John Galley, Jimmy Lindsay, Terry Paine, Roy Carter (Colin Sinclair 73), Steve Davey, Gary Goodchild, Les Briley
   Scorer Terry Paine 57
   Manager John Sillett
Match Facts Match 2821      League match 2503   Starting XI    Average age 24.3    Oldest Player 32.1    Youngest Player 20.2

Southampton (0) 1 Chelsea (1) 1

Date: Saturday, 8th January 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: F.A. Cup Round 3
Venue: The Dell
Attendance: 26,041
Referee: William J Gow (Swansea)
Southampton Peter Wells, Manny Andruszewski, David Peach, Nick Holmes, Mel Blyth, Jim Steele, Alan Ball, Mick Channon, Peter Osgood, Jim McCalliog, Ted MacDougall
   Scorer Mick Channon 56
   Booked Jim Steele 86
   Sub Not Used Stokes
   Manager Lawrie McMenemy
Chelsea 1 John Phillips, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Ron Harris, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Micky Droy, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorer Locke 35
   Sub Not Used 12 John Sparrow
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2822      FA Cup match 229   Starting XI    Average age 24.3    Oldest Player 32.1    Youngest Player 20.3

Chelsea (0) 0 Southampton (0) 3

Date: Wednesday, 12th January 1977 at 19:45 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: F.A. Cup Round 3 (replay)
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 42,868
Referee: Jeff E Bent (Hemel Hempstead)
Chelsea 1 John Phillips, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Ron Harris, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Micky Droy, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Sub Not Used 12 John Sparrow
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Southampton Peter Wells, Manny Andruszewski, David Peach, Nick Holmes, Mel Blyth, Jim Steele, Alan Ball, Mick Channon, Peter Osgood, Jim McCalliog, Ted MacDougall
   Scorers Ted MacDougall 107, Mick Channon 115, David Peach 120 (Pen)
   Booked Jim Steele, Peter Osgood
   Manager Lawrie McMenemy
Match Facts Match 2823      FA Cup match 230   Starting XI    Average age 24.3    Oldest Player 32.1    Youngest Player 20.3
After extra time. Score at 90 minutes 0-0

Chelsea (1) 1 Orient (1) 1

Date: Saturday, 22nd January 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 25,744
Referee: Peter Reeves (Leicester)
Chelsea 1 John Phillips, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Ron Harris, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Micky Droy, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorer Stanley 32
   Sub Not Used 12 John Sparrow
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Orient John Jackson, Bobby Fisher, Doug Allder, Peter Bennett, Phil Hoadley, Glenn Roeder, Laurie Cunningham (Bill Roffey 46), Tony Grealish, Peter Allen, Gerry Queen, Alan Whittle
   Scorer Alan Whittle 15
   Manager George Petchey
Match Facts Match 2824      League match 2504   Starting XI    Average age 24.3    Oldest Player 32.1    Youngest Player 20.3

Carlisle United (0) 0 Chelsea (0) 1

Date: Saturday, 5th February 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Brunton Park
Attendance: 11,356
Referee: Harold Hackney (Barnsley)
Carlisle United Martin Burleigh, Steve Hoolickin, Peter Carr, Mick Tait, Ian MacDonald, Bobby Moncur, Les O'Neill, George McVitie, Joe Deans, Billy Rafferty, Dennis Martin
   Booked Mick Tait
   Sub Not Used Bonnyman
   Manager Bobby Moncur
Chelsea 1 John Phillips, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Ron Harris, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Micky Droy, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston (12 John Sparrow 17), 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorer Swain 83
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2825      League match 2505   Starting XI    Average age 24.4    Oldest Player 32.2    Youngest Player 20.3

Chelsea (0) 1 Millwall (0) 1

Date: Saturday, 12th February 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 34,857
Referee: Derek Nippard (Christchurch)
Chelsea 1 John Phillips, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Ron Harris, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Micky Droy, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Teddy Maybank, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorer Stanley 72
   Sub Not Used 12 John Sparrow
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Millwall Ray Goddard, Ray Evans, Jon Moore, Terry Brisley, Barry Kitchener, Tony Hazell, Dave Donaldson, John Seasman, Phil Summerill, Phil Walker, Barry Salvage
   Scorer Terry Brisley 51
   Booked Tony Hazell 85
   Manager Gordon Jago
Match Facts Match 2826      League match 2506   Starting XI    Average age 24.2    Oldest Player 32.2    Youngest Player 20.3

Notts County (2) 2 Chelsea (1) 1

Date: Tuesday, 15th February 1977 at 19:30 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Meadow Lane
Attendance: 11,902
Referee: Alan Porter (Bolton)
Notts County Eric McManus, Pedro Richards, Ray O'Brien, Martyn Busby, Dave Needham, Brian Stubbs, Steve Carter, Mick Vinter, Les Bradd, Arthur Mann, Dave Smith
   Scorers Brian Stubbs 11, Steve Carter 24 (Pen)
   Manager Ron Fenton
Chelsea 1 John Phillips, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Micky Droy, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Teddy Maybank, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorer Ray Wilkins 31
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2827      League match 2507   Starting XI    Average age 23.3    Oldest Player 29    Youngest Player 20.3

Chelsea (1) 2 Plymouth Argyle (0) 2

Date: Saturday, 19th February 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 22,154
Referee: Jeff Sewell (Birstall)
Chelsea 1 John Phillips, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Teddy Maybank, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Swain 2, Britton 62 (Pen)
   Booked Maybank
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Final Appearances Teddy Maybank
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Plymouth Argyle Neil Ramsbottom, Colin Randell, Mickey Horswill, John Delve, Mike Green, John Peddelty, Brian Hall, John Craven, Terry Austin, Bruce Bannister, Alan Rogers
   Scorers Terry Austin 52, Bruce Bannister 65 (Pen)
   Booked John Craven, John Delve, Mike Green
   Sub Not Used Collins
   Manager Tony Waiters
Match Facts Match 2828      League match 2508   Starting XI    Average age 22.8    Oldest Player 29    Youngest Player 20.3

Bolton Wanderers (2) 2 Chelsea (0) 2

Date: Saturday, 26th February 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Burnden Park
Attendance: 31,600
Referee: CN Steel (Carlisle)
Bolton Wanderers Jim McDonagh, Peter Nicholson, Tony Dunne, Roy Greaves, Paul Jones, Sam Allardyce, Willie Morgan, Neil Whatmore, Garry Jones, Peter Reid, Alan Waldron
   Scorers Neil Whatmore 22, Garry Jones 30
   Booked Peter Nicholson
   Manager Ian Greaves
Chelsea 1 John Phillips, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Finnieston 67, Swain 72
   Booked Graham Wilkins
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2829      League match 2509   Starting XI    Average age 23    Oldest Player 29    Youngest Player 20.3

Chelsea (1) 2 Blackpool (1) 2

Date: Saturday, 5th March 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 27,412
Referee: Alan Robinson (Portsmouth)
Chelsea 1 John Phillips, 2 Gary Locke, 3 Graham Wilkins, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Swain 37, Wicks 47
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Blackpool George Wood, John Curtis, Steve Harrison, Billy Ronson, Paul Hart, Peter Suddaby, Alan Ainscow, Derek Spence, Mickey Walsh, Bob Hatton, Bill Bentley
   Scorers Billy Ronson 35, Derek Spence 52
   Booked Peter Suddaby
   Sub Not Used Summerbee
   Manager Allan Brown
Match Facts Match 2830      League match 2510   Starting XI    Average age 23    Oldest Player 29    Youngest Player 20.4

Cardiff City (0) 1 Chelsea (0) 3

Date: Saturday, 12th March 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Ninian Park
Attendance: 20,194
Referee: Derek W Civil (Birmingham)
Cardiff City Ron Healey, Phil Dwyer, Clive Charles, Peter Sayer, Paul Went, Albert Larmour, Steve Grapes, Doug Livermore, Tony Evans, Robin Friday, David Giles
   Scorer Phil Dwyer 83
   Manager Jimmy Andrews
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 John Sparrow, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Britton 60, Swain 79, Stanley 90
   Booked Wicks 40
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2831      League match 2511   Starting XI    Average age 23.7    Oldest Player 35.4    Youngest Player 19.7

Chelsea (0) 2 Bristol Rovers (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 19th March 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 26,196
Referee: Mike J Taylor (Walmer)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 John Sparrow, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 David Hay, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Aitken (O.G) 63, Wicks 81
   Sub Not Used 12 Ron Harris
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Bristol Rovers Jim Eadie, David Williams, Lindsay Parsons, Frankie Prince, Stuart Taylor, Peter Aitken, Kenny Stephens, Gordon Fearnley, Dave Staniforth, Jimmy Hamilton, Andrew Evans
   Sub Not Used Powell
   Manager Don Megson
Match Facts Match 2832      League match 2512   Starting XI    Average age 23.8    Oldest Player 35.4    Youngest Player 19.7

Chelsea (2) 3 Blackburn Rovers (0) 1

Date: Saturday, 2nd April 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 20,769
Referee: Ray Toseland (Kettering)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 John Sparrow, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 Ron Harris, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Wicks 15, Finnieston 30, Finnieston 60
   Sub Not Used 12 John Dempsey
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Blackburn Rovers Paul Bradshaw, Derek Fazackerley, Mick Wood, Kevin Hird, John Waddington, Graham Hawkins, Stuart Metcalfe, Paul Round (John Bailey), Bobby Svarc, Tony Parkes, Dave Wagstaffe
   Scorer John Waddington 52
   Manager Jim Smith
Match Facts Match 2833      League match 2513   Starting XI    Average age 24.1    Oldest Player 35.5    Youngest Player 19.8

Fulham (2) 3 Chelsea (0) 1

Date: Friday, 8th April 1977 at 11:15 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 2
Venue: Craven Cottage
Attendance: 29,690
Referee: Tom Bune (Billinghurst)
Fulham Gerry Peyton, Ray Evans, Les Strong, Peter Storey, John Lacy, Bobby Moore, George Best, Teddy Maybank, Alan Warboys, John Mitchell, Alan Slough
   Scorers Alan Warboys 11, George Best 20, John Mitchell 47
   Booked Peter Storey 2
   Sub Not Used Evanson
   Manager Bobby Campbell
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 John Sparrow, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 Ron Harris, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorer Wilkins 75
   Sub Not Used 12 John Dempsey
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2834      League match 2514   Starting XI    Average age 24.1    Oldest Player 35.5    Youngest Player 19.8

Chelsea (2) 2 Luton Town (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 9th April 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 31,911
Referee: Jack K Taylor (Wolverhampton)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 John Sparrow, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 Ron Harris, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Scorers Finnieston 14, Sparrow 38
   Sub Not Used 12 John Dempsey
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Luton Town Milija Aleksic, Paul Price (Graham Jones 30), Steve Buckley, Brian Chambers, John Faulkner, Paul Futcher, Jimmy Husband, Alan West, David Geddis, Lil Fuccillo, John Aston
   Manager Harry Haslam
Match Facts Match 2835      League match 2515   Starting XI    Average age 24.1    Oldest Player 35.5    Youngest Player 19.8

Charlton Athletic (2) 4 Chelsea (0) 0

Date: Monday, 11th April 1977 at 19:30 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 2
Venue: The Valley
Attendance: 25,757
Referee: Ron Crabb (Exeter)
Charlton Athletic Jeff Wood, Bob Curtis, Phil Warman, Dick Tydeman, Jimmy Giles, Les Berry, Colin Powell, Peter Hunt, Mike Flanagan, Keith Peacock, Hugh McAuley
   Scorers Mike Flanagan 32, Mike Flanagan 43, Hugh McAuley 55, Mike Flanagan 67
   Manager Andy Nelson
Chelsea 1 John Phillips, 2 Gary Locke, 3 John Sparrow, 4 Garry Stanley, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 Ron Harris, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Ken Swain
   Sub Not Used 12 John Dempsey
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2836      League match 2516   Starting XI    Average age 23.2    Oldest Player 32.4    Youngest Player 19.8

Chelsea (0) 2 Nottingham Forest (1) 1

Date: Saturday, 16th April 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 2
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 36,499
Referee: Ron Challis (Tonbridge)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 John Sparrow, 4 Charlie Cooke, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 Ron Harris, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Tommy Langley
   Scorers Britton 63, Finnieston 87
   Sub Not Used 12 Clive Walker
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Nottingham Forest John Middleton, Viv Anderson, Frank Clark, Bob Chapman, Larry Lloyd, Ian Bowyer, John McGovern, Martin O'Neill, Peter Withe, Tony Woodcock, John Robertson
   Scorer Martin O'Neill 42
   Sub Not Used Barrett
   Manager Brian Clough
Match Facts Match 2837      League match 2517   Starting XI    Average age 24.6    Oldest Player 35.5    Youngest Player 19.1

Oldham Athletic (0) 0 Chelsea (0) 0

Date: Tuesday, 19th April 1977 at 19:30 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 1
Venue: Boundary Park
Attendance: 10,074
Referee: Keith S Hackett (Sheffield)
Oldham Athletic Chris Ogden, Ian Wood, Maurice Whittle, Graham Bell, David Holt, John Hurst, Ronnie Blair, David Shaw, Ian Robins, Les Chapman, Alan Groves
   Manager Jimmy Frizzell
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 John Sparrow, 4 Charlie Cooke, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 Ron Harris, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Tommy Langley (12 Clive Walker)
   Booked Locke, Britton 88
   Debut Players Clive Walker
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2838      League match 2518   Starting XI    Average age 24.6    Oldest Player 35.5    Youngest Player 19.1

Burnley (0) 1 Chelsea (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 23rd April 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 2
Venue: Turf Moor
Attendance: 14,927
Referee: Terry Farley (Durham)
Burnley Alan Stevenson, Keith Newton, Ian Brennan, Peter Noble, Peter Robinson, Billy Rodaway, Billy Ingham, Malcolm Smith, Paul Fletcher, Brian Flynn, Tony Morley
   Scorer Billy Ingham 85
   Manager Harry Potts
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 John Sparrow, 4 Charlie Cooke, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 Ron Harris, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Tommy Langley
   Sub Not Used 12 Clive Walker
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2839      League match 2519   Starting XI    Average age 24.6    Oldest Player 35.5    Youngest Player 19.2

Chelsea (2) 4 Sheffield United (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 30th April 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 2
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 28,158
Referee: Tom H Reynolds (Bratton Westbury)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 John Sparrow, 4 Charlie Cooke, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 Ron Harris, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Tommy Langley
   Scorers Langley 15, Lewington 20, Wilkins 50, Finnieston 70
   Sub Not Used 12 Clive Walker
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Sheffield United Jim Brown, John Cutbush, Paul Garner, Dennis Longhorn, Colin Franks, Tony Kenworthy, Cliff Calvert, Simon Stainrod, Keith Edwards, Gary Hamson, Ian Hamilton
   Sub Not Used Flynn
   Manager Jimmy Sirrel
Match Facts Match 2840      League match 2520   Starting XI    Average age 24.6    Oldest Player 35.5    Youngest Player 19.2

Wolverhampton Wanderers (0) 1 Chelsea (1) 1

Date: Saturday, 7th May 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 2
Venue: Molineux
Attendance: 33,465
Referee: Donald Biddle (Bristol)
Wolverhampton Wanderers Gary Pierce, Geoff Palmer, Derek Parkin, Steve Daley, Frank Munro, George Berry, Ken Hibbitt, John Richards, Alan Sunderland (Bobby Gould 68), Martin Patching, Willie Carr
   Scorer John Richards 79
   Manager Sammy Chung
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 John Sparrow, 4 Charlie Cooke, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 Ron Harris, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Tommy Langley
   Scorer Langley 15
   Sub Not Used 12 Clive Walker
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Match Facts Match 2841      League match 2521   Starting XI    Average age 24.7    Oldest Player 35.6    Youngest Player 19.2

Chelsea (1) 4 Hull City (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 14th May 1977 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 2     Position 2
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 43,718
Referee: Reg Robinson (Norwich)
Chelsea 1 Peter Bonetti, 2 Gary Locke, 3 John Sparrow, 4 Charlie Cooke, 5 Steve Wicks, 6 Ron Harris, 7 Ian Britton, 8 Ray Wilkins, 9 Steve Finnieston, 10 Ray Lewington, 11 Tommy Langley
   Scorers Finnieston 16, Finnieston 59, Britton 82, Finnieston 88 (Pen)
   Sub Not Used 12 Clive Walker
   Manager Eddie McCreadie
Hull City Jeff Wealands, Peter Daniel, Roger Devries, Paul Haigh, Stuart Croft, David Roberts, Gordon Nisbet, Malcolm Lord, David Sunley, Rob McDonald, Chris Galvin
   Sub Not Used Gibson
   Manager John Kaye
Match Facts Match 2842      League match 2522   Starting XI    Average age 24.7    Oldest Player 35.6    Youngest Player 19.2