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Season 1949-1950

Half-Time scores in brackets where known

Birmingham City (0) 0 Chelsea (2) 3

Date: Saturday, 20th August 1949 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 3
Venue: St Andrews
Attendance: 45,068
Referee: Henry Pearce (Luton)
Birmingham City Gil Merrick, Cyril Trigg, Ken Green, Don Dorman, Ted Duckhouse, Fred Harris, Jackie Stewart, Bobby Brennan, Jimmy Dailey, Tommy Capel, Frank McKee
   Manager Bob Brocklebank
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Bobby Campbell, 8 Len Goulden, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Reg Williams, 11 John McInnes
   Scorers Williams 14, Bentley 20, Williams 73
   Final Appearances John McInnes
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1463      League match 1347   Starting XI    Average age 29    Oldest Player 37    Youngest Player 22

Chelsea (1) 1 Arsenal (1) 2

Date: Wednesday, 24th August 1949 at 18:15 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 8
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 63,196
Referee: RJ Burgess (Reading)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Bobby Campbell, 8 Len Goulden, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Reg Williams, 11 Benny Jones
   Scorer Harris 43 (Pen)
   Manager Billy Birrell
Arsenal George Swindin, Walley Barnes, Lionel Smith, Archie Macaulay, Ray Daniel, Alex Forbes, Ian McPherson, Jimmy Logie, Peter Goring, Doug Lishman, Don Roper
   Scorers Doug Lishman 20, Peter Goring 61
   Manager Tom Whittaker
Match Facts Match 1464      League match 1348   Starting XI    Average age 29.7    Oldest Player 37.1    Youngest Player 25.2

Chelsea (0) 1 Derby County (1) 2

Date: Saturday, 27th August 1949 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 13
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 59,038
Referee: Albert C Denham (Preston)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Bobby Campbell, 8 Len Goulden, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Reg Williams, 11 Benny Jones
   Scorer Bentley 65
   Manager Billy Birrell
Derby County Terry Webster, Bert Mozley, Jack Howe, Tim Ward, Leon Leuty, Chick Musson, Reg Harrison, Johnny Morris, Jackie Stamps, Billy Steel, Frank Broome
   Scorers Jackie Stamps 37, Frank Broome 85
   Manager Stuart McMillan
Match Facts Match 1465      League match 1349   Starting XI    Average age 29.7    Oldest Player 37.1    Youngest Player 25.2

Arsenal (1) 2 Chelsea (0) 3

Date: Wednesday, 31st August 1949 at 18:15 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 10
Venue: Highbury
Attendance: 52,901
Referee: RJ Burgess (Reading)
Arsenal George Swindin, Laurie Scott, Walley Barnes, Joe Mercer, Les Compton, Arthur Shaw, Ian McPherson, Jimmy Logie, Peter Goring, Doug Lishman, Don Roper
   Scorers Peter Goring 6, Peter Goring 69
   Manager Tom Whittaker
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Bobby Campbell, 8 Len Goulden, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Billy Gray
   Scorers Billington 52, Bentley 54, Billington 75
   Debut Players Stan Willemse
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1466      League match 1350   Starting XI    Average age 29    Oldest Player 37.1    Youngest Player 22.2

West Bromwich Albion (1) 1 Chelsea (1) 1

Date: Saturday, 3rd September 1949 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 9
Venue: The Hawthorns
Attendance: 45,111
Referee: Benjamin Mel Griffiths
West Bromwich Albion Jim Sanders, Jim Pemberton, Len Millard, Joe Kennedy, Jack Vernon, Glyn Hood, Billy Elliott, Cyril Williams, Davy Walsh, Jack Haines, George Lee
   Scorer Cyril Williams 21
   Manager Jack Smith
Chelsea 1 Peter Pickering, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Bobby Campbell, 8 Len Goulden, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Billy Gray
   Scorer Bentley 25
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1467      League match 1351   Starting XI    Average age 28.1    Oldest Player 37.1    Youngest Player 22.2

Chelsea (3) 3 Sunderland (0) 1

Date: Wednesday, 7th September 1949 at 18:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 6
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 40,061
Referee: Harry Beacock (Scunthorpe)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Bobby Campbell, 8 Hugh Billington, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Reg Williams, 11 Billy Gray
   Scorers Campbell 1, Billington 28, Williams 37
   Manager Billy Birrell
Sunderland Johnny Mapson, Jack Stelling, Arthur Hudgell, Willie Watson, Fred Hall, Arthur Wright, Tommy Wright, Ivor Broadis, Dickie Davis, Len Shackleton, Tommy Reynolds
   Scorer Tommy Reynolds 87
   Manager Bill Murray
Match Facts Match 1468      League match 1352   Starting XI    Average age 28.2    Oldest Player 33.5    Youngest Player 22.2

Chelsea (0) 1 Manchester United (0) 1

Date: Saturday, 10th September 1949 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 5
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 61,357
Referee: Robert Wood (Sunderland)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Bobby Campbell, 8 Hugh Billington, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Reg Williams, 11 Billy Gray
   Scorer Bentley 85
   Manager Billy Birrell
Manchester United Jack Crompton, Johnny Carey, John Aston, Tommy Lowrie, Sammy Lynn, Allenby Chilton, Jimmy Delaney, Stan Pearson, Jack Rowley, Ted Buckle, Charlie Mitten
   Scorer Jack Rowley 70
   Manager Matt Busby
Match Facts Match 1469      League match 1353   Starting XI    Average age 28.2    Oldest Player 33.5    Youngest Player 22.2

Fulham (0) 1 Chelsea (1) 1

Date: Saturday, 17th September 1949 at 15:15 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 8
Venue: Craven Cottage
Attendance: 45,924
Referee: WE Dellow
Fulham Hugh Kelly, Harry Freeman, Joe Bacuzzi, Len Quested, Jim Taylor, Pat Beasley, Arthur Stevens, Bob Thomas, Arthur Rowley, Bedford Jezzard, Jack McDonald
   Scorer Harry Freeman 63
   Manager Bill Dodgin(Snr)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Bobby Campbell, 8 Len Goulden, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Billy Gray
   Scorer Gray 4
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1470      League match 1354   Starting XI    Average age 29.7    Oldest Player 37.1    Youngest Player 22.3

Stoke City (0) 2 Chelsea (2) 3

Date: Saturday, 24th September 1949 at 15:15 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 6
Venue: Victoria Ground
Attendance: 28,674
Referee: Fred Walton (Goole)
Stoke City Dennis Herod, Cyril Watkin, John McCue, Frank Mountford, Neil Franklin, Jock Kirton, George Mountford, Frank Bowyer, Verdi Godwin, Bill Caton, Frank Baker
   Scorers George Mountford 56, Frank Mountford 58 (Pen)
   Manager Bob McGrory
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Bobby Campbell, 8 Len Goulden, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Billy Gray
   Scorers Bentley 20, Billington 33, Bentley 70
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1471      League match 1355   Starting XI    Average age 29.7    Oldest Player 37.1    Youngest Player 22.3

Chelsea (0) 0 Burnley (0) 1

Date: Saturday, 1st October 1949 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 8
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 54,574
Referee: George Tedds (Nottingham)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Bobby Campbell, 8 Hugh Billington, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Len Goulden, 11 Billy Gray
   Manager Billy Birrell
Burnley Jimmy Strong, Arthur Woodruff, Harry Mather, Reg Attwell, Tommy Cummings, George Bray, Billy Morris, Jack Spencer, Alf Clarke, Harry Potts, Jack Hays
   Scorer Jack Spencer 63
   Manager Frank Hill
Match Facts Match 1472      League match 1356   Starting XI    Average age 29.7    Oldest Player 37.2    Youngest Player 22.3

Chelsea (2) 3 Manchester City (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 8th October 1949 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 8
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 45,153
Referee: Fred C Green (Wolverhampton)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Bobby Campbell, 8 Hugh Billington, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Len Goulden, 11 Billy Gray
   Scorers Bentley 4, Bentley 25, Goulden 80
   Manager Billy Birrell
Manchester City Ronnie Powell, Eric Williams, Eric Westwood, Billy Walsh, Joe Fagan, Billy Murray, Jackie Oakes, Jimmy Munro, Ron Turnbull, George Smith, Roy Clarke
   Manager John Thomson
Match Facts Match 1473      League match 1357   Starting XI    Average age 29.7    Oldest Player 37.2    Youngest Player 22.3

Charlton Athletic (0) 1 Chelsea (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 15th October 1949 at 15:15 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 8
Venue: The Valley
Attendance: 48,181
Referee: AW Smith
Charlton Athletic Sam Bartram, Jock Campbell, Frank Lock, Dudley Forbes, Harold Phipps, Charlie Revell, Gordon Hurst, Syd O'Linn, Charlie Vaughan, Charlie Purves, Tommy Brown
   Scorer Harold Phipps 83
   Manager Jimmy Seed
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Bobby Campbell, 8 Hugh Billington, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Len Goulden, 11 Billy Gray
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1474      League match 1358   Starting XI    Average age 29.7    Oldest Player 37.2    Youngest Player 22.3

Chelsea (1) 1 Aston Villa (2) 3

Date: Saturday, 22nd October 1949 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 10
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 44,705
Referee: RC Carter (Swindon)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Sid Bathgate, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Bobby Campbell, 8 Hugh Billington, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Len Goulden, 11 Billy Gray
   Scorer Goulden 36
   Manager Billy Birrell
Aston Villa Keith Jones, Harry Parkes, Dickie Dorsett, Ivor Powell, Con Martin, Frank Moss, Miller Craddock, Colin Gibson, Trevor Ford, Johnny Dixon, Billy Goffin
   Scorers Trevor Ford 12, Johnny Dixon 15, Miller Craddock 64
   Manager Alex Massie
Match Facts Match 1475      League match 1359   Starting XI    Average age 29.6    Oldest Player 37.2    Youngest Player 22.4

Wolverhampton Wanderers (1) 2 Chelsea (0) 2

Date: Saturday, 29th October 1949 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 9
Venue: Molineux
Attendance: 42,008
Referee: EV Crook (Abingdon)
Wolverhampton Wanderers Dennis Parsons, Laurie Kelly, Gus McLean, Eddie Russell, Bill Shorthouse, Billy Crook, Johnny Hancocks, Sammy Smyth, Jesse Pye, Jimmy Dunn, Jimmy Mullen
   Scorers Sammy Smyth 39, Sammy Smyth 61
   Manager Stan Cullis
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Sid Bathgate, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Jimmy Macaulay, 7 Bobby Campbell, 8 Reg Williams, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Billy Gray
   Scorers Campbell 70, Bentley 80
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1476      League match 1360   Starting XI    Average age 28.7    Oldest Player 33.7    Youngest Player 22.4

Chelsea (1) 1 Portsmouth (2) 4

Date: Saturday, 5th November 1949 at 14:45 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 11
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 31,650
Referee: EW Baker (Epsom)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Sid Bathgate, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Jimmy Macaulay, 7 Billy Gray, 8 Hugh Billington, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Len Goulden, 11 Reg Williams
   Scorer Billington 15
   Manager Billy Birrell
Portsmouth Ernie Butler, Billy Hindmarsh, Harry Ferrier, Jimmy Scoular, Bill Spence, Jimmy Dickinson, Peter Harris, Duggie Reid, Ike Clarke, Len Phillips, Jack Froggatt
   Scorers Jack Froggatt 7, Ike Clarke 32, Ike Clarke 68, Jack Froggatt 80
   Manager Bob Jackson
Match Facts Match 1477      League match 1361   Starting XI    Average age 29.7    Oldest Player 37.3    Youngest Player 22.4

Huddersfield Town (0) 1 Chelsea (1) 2

Date: Saturday, 12th November 1949 at 14:30 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 9
Venue: Leeds Road
Attendance: 12,565
Referee: Robert L Aldridge (Birmingham)
Huddersfield Town Harry Mills, Bill Hayes, Jack Howe, John Battye, George Hepplewhite, Eddie Boot, Johnny McKenna, Jimmy Glazzard, Jeff Taylor, Albert Nightingale, Vic Metcalfe
   Scorer Jeff Taylor 87
   Manager George Stephenson
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Sid Bathgate, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Jimmy Macaulay, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Benny Jones
   Scorers Jones 26, Bowie 48
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1478      League match 1362   Starting XI    Average age 28.7    Oldest Player 33.7    Youngest Player 22.4

Chelsea (0) 3 Everton (0) 2

Date: Saturday, 19th November 1949 at 14:15 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 8
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 34,190
Referee: Herbert Trenholm (Stockton-On-Tees)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Sid Bathgate, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Jimmy Macaulay, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Benny Jones
   Scorers Billington 65, Jones 82, Billington 84
   Manager Billy Birrell
Everton Ted Sagar, George Saunders, Gordon Dugdale, Peter Farrell, John Humphreys, Cyril Lello, William Higgins, Eddie Wainwright, Jimmy McIntosh, Aubrey Powell, Ted Buckle
   Scorers Ted Buckle 68, William Higgins 90
   Manager Cliff Britton
Match Facts Match 1479      League match 1363   Starting XI    Average age 28.8    Oldest Player 33.7    Youngest Player 22.4

Middlesbrough (1) 2 Chelsea (1) 1

Date: Saturday, 26th November 1949 at 14:15 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 10
Venue: Ayresome Park
Attendance: 24,815
Referee: Harold T Wright
Middlesbrough Rolando Ugolini, Ronnie Dicks, George Hardwick, Harry Bell, Tommy Blenkinsopp, Jimmy Gordon, Billy Linacre, Wilf Mannion, Peter McKennan, Alex McCrae, Geoff Walker
   Scorers Alex McCrae 15, Geoff Walker 50
   Manager David Jack
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Sid Bathgate, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Jimmy Macaulay, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorer Bowie 29
   Final Appearances Jimmy Macaulay
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1480      League match 1364   Starting XI    Average age 28.6    Oldest Player 33.8    Youngest Player 22.5

Chelsea (0) 1 Blackpool (1) 1

Date: Saturday, 3rd December 1949 at 14:15 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 12
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 47,636
Referee: George Tedds (Nottingham)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorer Bowie 70
   Manager Billy Birrell
Blackpool George Farm, Eddie Shimwell, Tommy Garrett, Harry Johnston, Eric Hayward, Hugh Kelly, Stanley Matthews, Andy McCall, Stan Mortensen, Willie McIntosh, Billy Wardle
   Scorer Andy McCall 5
   Manager Joe Smith
Match Facts Match 1481      League match 1365   Starting XI    Average age 28.8    Oldest Player 33.8    Youngest Player 22.5

Newcastle United (0) 2 Chelsea (1) 2

Date: Saturday, 10th December 1949 at 14:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 12
Venue: St James' Park
Attendance: 43,329
Referee: Harry Beacock
Newcastle United Eric Garbutt, Doug Graham, Ron Batty, Norman Dodgin, Frank Brennan, Charlie Crowe, Tommy Walker, Frank Houghton, Jackie Milburn, George Robledo, Bobby Mitchell
   Scorers Jackie Milburn 64, Bobby Mitchell 81
   Manager George Martin
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 Jack Saunders, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorers Billington 13, Billington 79
   Debut Players Jack Saunders
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1482      League match 1366   Starting XI    Average age 28.1    Oldest Player 33.8    Youngest Player 22.5

Chelsea (1) 3 Birmingham City (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 17th December 1949 at 14:15 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 11
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 28,672
Referee: Henry Pearce (Luton)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorers Campbell 22, Harris 55 (Pen), Bentley 67
   Manager Billy Birrell
Birmingham City Gil Merrick, Jack Badham, Ken Green, Len Boyd, Arthur Atkins, Ray Ferris, Jackie Stewart, Johnny Jordan, Jimmy Higgins, Bobby Brennan, Johnny Berry
   Manager Bob Brocklebank
Match Facts Match 1483      League match 1367   Starting XI    Average age 28.8    Oldest Player 33.8    Youngest Player 22.5

Derby County (1) 2 Chelsea (0) 2

Date: Saturday, 24th December 1949 at 14:15 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 10
Venue: Baseball Ground
Attendance: 28,899
Referee: Albert C Denham (Preston)
Derby County Billy Townsend, Bert Mozley, Jackie Parr, Tim Ward, Ken Oliver, Cyril Thompson, Tommy Powell, Johnny Morris, Jackie Stamps, Billy Steel, Hugh McLaren
   Scorers Hugh McLaren 35, Hugh McLaren 52
   Manager Stuart McMillan
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorers Billington 48, Billington 71
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1484      League match 1368   Starting XI    Average age 28.8    Oldest Player 33.8    Youngest Player 22.5

Chelsea (1) 1 Liverpool (0) 1

Date: Monday, 26th December 1949 at 14:15 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 10
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 55,920
Referee: Fred C Green (Wolverhampton)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorer Harris 1st (Pen)
   Manager Billy Birrell
Liverpool Cyril Sidlow, Ray Lambert, Eddie Spicer, Phil Taylor, Laurie Hughes, Bill Jones, Jimmy Payne, Kevin Baron, Cyril Done, Willie Fagan, Billy Liddell
   Scorer Willie Fagan 88
   Manager George Kay
Match Facts Match 1485      League match 1369   Starting XI    Average age 28.8    Oldest Player 33.8    Youngest Player 22.5

Liverpool (0) 2 Chelsea (1) 2

Date: Tuesday, 27th December 1949 at 14:15 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 10
Venue: Anfield
Attendance: 58,757
Referee: Fred C Green
Liverpool Cyril Sidlow, Ray Lambert, Eddie Spicer, Bill Jones, Laurie Hughes, Bob Paisley, Billy Liddell, Kevin Baron, Albert Stubbins, Willie Fagan, Ken Brierley
   Scorers Willie Fagan 51, Willie Fagan 59
   Manager George Kay
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Reg Williams, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorers Bentley 22, Billington 83
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1486      League match 1370   Starting XI    Average age 29    Oldest Player 33.8    Youngest Player 22.5

Chelsea (1) 2 West Bromwich Albion (0) 1

Date: Saturday, 31st December 1949 at 14:30 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 10
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 41,610
Referee: Benjamin Mel Griffiths (Newport)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorers Bentley 13, Billington 55
   Manager Billy Birrell
West Bromwich Albion Jim Sanders, Jim Pemberton, Len Millard, Joe Kennedy, Jack Vernon, Reg Ryan, Denis Gordon, Cyril Williams, Davy Walsh, Ray Barlow, Gordon Inwood
   Scorer Denis Gordon 73
   Manager Jack Smith
Match Facts Match 1487      League match 1371   Starting XI    Average age 28.8    Oldest Player 33.9    Youngest Player 22.6

Brentford (0) 0 Chelsea (1) 1

Date: Saturday, 7th January 1950 at 14:15 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: F.A. Cup Round 3
Venue: Griffin Park
Attendance: 38,000
Referee: George L Iliffe (Leicester)
Brentford Alf Jefferies, Fred Monk, Wally Quinton, Dave Nelson, Ron Greenwood, Frank Latimer, Jackie Goodwin, Jimmy Anders, Billy Dare, Billy Sperrin, Kevin O'Flanagan
   Manager Jackie Gibbons
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Hugh Billington, 10 Reg Williams, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorer Bowie 17
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1488      FA Cup match 117   Starting XI    Average age 29.1    Oldest Player 33.9    Youngest Player 22.6

Manchester United (0) 1 Chelsea (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 14th January 1950 at 14:30 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 10
Venue: Old Trafford
Attendance: 48,466
Referee: Robert Wood (Sunderland)
Manchester United Joe Lancaster, Johnny Carey, John Aston, Henry Cockburn, Allenby Chilton, Bill McGlen, Jimmy Delaney, Johnny Downie, Jack Rowley, Stan Pearson, Charlie Mitten
   Scorer Charlie Mitten 52
   Manager Matt Busby
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Penalty Missed Bentley 90 (Saved)
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1489      League match 1372   Starting XI    Average age 28.3    Oldest Player 33.9    Youngest Player 22.6

Chelsea (0) 0 Fulham (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 21st January 1950 at 14:30 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 10
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 52,254
Referee: WE Dellow (Croydon)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Manager Billy Birrell
Fulham Doug Flack, Harry Freeman, Bill Pavitt, Len Quested, Jim Taylor, Pat Beasley, Arthur Stevens, Bob Thomas, Arthur Rowley, Bedford Jezzard, Jack McDonald
   Manager Bill Dodgin(Snr)
Match Facts Match 1490      League match 1373   Starting XI    Average age 28.3    Oldest Player 33.9    Youngest Player 22.6

Chelsea (2) 3 Newcastle United (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 28th January 1950 at 14:45 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: F.A. Cup Round 4
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 64,664
Referee: George Tedds (Nottingham)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 Jack Saunders, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorers Billington 13, Billington 26, Campbell 85
   Manager Billy Birrell
Newcastle United Jack Fairbrother, Doug Graham, Ron Batty, Frank Houghton, Frank Brennan, Charlie Crowe, Tommy Walker, George Robledo, Jackie Milburn, George Hannah, Bobby Mitchell
   Manager George Martin
Match Facts Match 1491      FA Cup match 118   Starting XI    Average age 28.3    Oldest Player 33.9    Youngest Player 22.6

Chelsea (1) 2 Stoke City (2) 2

Date: Saturday, 4th February 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 11
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 45,097
Referee: Fred Walton (Goole)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Reg Williams, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorers Williams 15, Bowie 68
   Manager Billy Birrell
Stoke City Norman Wilkinson, Cyril Watkin, John McCue, Frank Mountford, Neil Franklin, Johnny Sellars, Jack Malkin, Frank Bowyer, George Mountford, Les Johnston, Harry Oscroft
   Scorers Les Johnston 39, Les Johnston 43
   Manager Bob McGrory
Match Facts Match 1492      League match 1374   Starting XI    Average age 28.4    Oldest Player 33.9    Youngest Player 22.7

Chesterfield (0) 1 Chelsea (1) 1

Date: Saturday, 11th February 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: F.A. Cup Round 5
Venue: Recreation Ground
Attendance: 27,500
Referee: George Gibson (Manchester)
Chesterfield Ray Middleton, Stan Milburn, Fred Capel, Robert Southall, Ken Booker, Reg Halton, Matt Costello, Jack Thompson, Chris Marron, Hugh McJarrow, Gordon Dale
   Scorer Jack Thompson 52
   Manager Bobby Marshall
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorer Bowie 38
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1493      FA Cup match 119   Starting XI    Average age 29    Oldest Player 34    Youngest Player 22.7

Chelsea (0) 3 Chesterfield (0) 0

Date: Wednesday, 15th February 1950 at 14:30 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: F.A. Cup Round 5 (replay)
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 59,660
Referee: George Gibson (Manchestr)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorers Bentley 73, Bentley 74, Billington 85
   Manager Billy Birrell
Chesterfield Ray Middleton, Stan Milburn, Fred Capel, Robert Southall, Ken Booker, Reg Halton, Alan Moore, Jack Thompson, Chris Marron, Bobby Foster, Gordon Dale
   Manager Bobby Marshall
Match Facts Match 1494      FA Cup match 120   Starting XI    Average age 29    Oldest Player 34    Youngest Player 22.7

Burnley (0) 1 Chelsea (1) 2

Date: Saturday, 18th February 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 10
Venue: Turf Moor
Attendance: 23,446
Referee: George Tedds (Nottingham)
Burnley Jimmy Strong, Bill Hayes, Reg Kirkham, Reg Attwell, Tommy Cummings, George Bray, Jackie Chew, Billy Morris, Jack Spencer, Harry Potts, Jack Hays
   Scorer Jack Spencer 86
   Penalty Missed Atwell (Wide)
   Manager Frank Hill
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Reg Williams
   Scorers Bentley 12, Attwell (O.G) 88
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1495      League match 1375   Starting XI    Average age 28.4    Oldest Player 34    Youngest Player 22.7

Manchester City (0) 1 Chelsea (1) 1

Date: Saturday, 25th February 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 10
Venue: Maine Road
Attendance: 32,824
Referee: Fred C Green
Manchester City Bert Trautmann, Ernie Phillips, Eric Westwood, Bill Spurdle, Joe Fagan, Billy Walsh, Ron Turnbull, Johnny Hart, Dennis Westcott, Andy Black, Roy Clarke
   Scorer Johnny Hart 60
   Penalty Missed Clarke 25 (Saved)
   Manager Vacant
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Thomas Jenkins, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Reg Williams
   Scorer Trautmann (O.G) 35
   Debut Players Thomas Jenkins
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1496      League match 1376   Starting XI    Average age 28.3    Oldest Player 34    Youngest Player 22.7

Chelsea (1) 2 Manchester United (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 4th March 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: F.A. Cup Round 6
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 70,362
Referee: Harry Beacock (Scunthorpe)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 Reg Williams, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorers Campbell 6, Bentley 70
   Manager Billy Birrell
Manchester United Jack Crompton, Johnny Carey, John Aston, Jack Warner, Allenby Chilton, Henry Cockburn, Jimmy Delaney, Johnny Downie, Jack Rowley, Stan Pearson, Charlie Mitten
   Manager Matt Busby
Match Facts Match 1497      FA Cup match 121   Starting XI    Average age 29.2    Oldest Player 34    Youngest Player 22.7

Chelsea (0) 1 Charlton Athletic (2) 3

Date: Wednesday, 8th March 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 11
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 26,507
Referee: AW Smith (Aldershot)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 Jack Saunders, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 James Bowie, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Reg Williams, 11 Benny Jones
   Scorer Bentley 60
   Manager Billy Birrell
Charlton Athletic Sam Bartram, Peter Croker, Frank Lock, Charlie Revell, Harold Phipps, Tommy Brown, Gordon Hurst, Riley Cullum, Charlie Vaughan, Syd O'Linn, Billy Kiernan
   Scorers Billy Kiernan 32, Billy Kiernan 39, Charlie Vaughan 48
   Manager Jimmy Seed
Match Facts Match 1498      League match 1377   Starting XI    Average age 27.5    Oldest Player 34    Youngest Player 22.7

Everton (1) 1 Chelsea (1) 1

Date: Saturday, 11th March 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 12
Venue: Goodison Park
Attendance: 50,328
Referee: Herbert Trenholm (Stockton-On-Tees)
Everton George Burnett, Eric Moore, Jack Hedley, Jackie Grant, David Falder, Peter Farrell, Ted Buckle, William Higgins, Harry Catterick, Wally Fielding, Tommy Eglington
   Scorer Harry Catterick 36
   Manager Cliff Britton
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 Reg Williams, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Benny Jones
   Scorer Billington 43
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1499      League match 1378   Starting XI    Average age 29.5    Oldest Player 34    Youngest Player 22.7

Arsenal (1) 2 Chelsea (2) 2

Date: Saturday, 18th March 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: F.A. Cup Semi-Final
Venue: White Hart Lane
Attendance: 67,752
Referee: Reg J Leafe (Nottingham)
Arsenal George Swindin, Laurie Scott, Walley Barnes, Alex Forbes, Les Compton, Joe Mercer, Freddie Cox, Jimmy Logie, Peter Goring, Reg Lewis, Denis Compton
   Scorers Freddie Cox 45, Les Compton 78
   Manager Tom Whittaker
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 Len Goulden, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Reg Williams
   Scorers Bentley 21, Bentley 25
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1500      FA Cup match 122   Starting XI    Average age 30.2    Oldest Player 37.6    Youngest Player 22.8

Arsenal (0) 1 Chelsea (0) 0

Date: Wednesday, 22nd March 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: F.A. Cup Semi-Final (replay)
Venue: White Hart Lane
Attendance: 66,482
Referee: AW Smith (Aldershot)
Arsenal George Swindin, Laurie Scott, Walley Barnes, Archie Macaulay, Les Compton, Joe Mercer, Freddie Cox, Jimmy Logie, Peter Goring, Reg Lewis, Denis Compton
   Scorer Freddie Cox 104
   Manager Tom Whittaker
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Bobby Campbell, 8 Len Goulden, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Reg Williams, 11 Billy Gray
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1501      FA Cup match 123   Starting XI    Average age 29.6    Oldest Player 37.6    Youngest Player 22.8
After extra time. Score after 90 mins 0-0

Portsmouth (3) 4 Chelsea (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 25th March 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 12
Venue: Fratton Park
Attendance: 28,574
Referee: EW Baker (Manchester)
Portsmouth Ernie Butler, Billy Hindmarsh, Harry Ferrier, Jimmy Scoular, Reg Flewin, Jimmy Dickinson, Peter Harris, Duggie Reid, Ike Clarke, Reg Pickett, Jack Froggatt
   Scorers Duggie Reid 11, Peter Harris 37, Duggie Reid 39, Duggie Reid 62
   Manager Bob Jackson
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Billy Hughes, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Bobby Campbell, 8 Reg Williams, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Thomas Jenkins, 11 Billy Gray
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1502      League match 1379   Starting XI    Average age 28.4    Oldest Player 34.1    Youngest Player 22.8

Chelsea (1) 2 Middlesbrough (0) 1

Date: Wednesday, 29th March 1950 at 14:45 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 12
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 15,513
Referee: Albert C Denham (Lancashire)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 Thomas Jenkins, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorers Billington 25, Campbell 83
   Manager Billy Birrell
Middlesbrough Rolando Ugolini, Tommy Blenkinsopp, George Hardwick, Harry Bell, Billy Whitaker, Jimmy Gordon, Johnny Spuhler, Wilf Mannion, Peter McKennan, Alex McCrae, Tom Woodward
   Scorer Wilf Mannion 47
   Manager David Jack
Match Facts Match 1503      League match 1380   Starting XI    Average age 28.4    Oldest Player 34.1    Youngest Player 22.8

Chelsea (2) 3 Huddersfield Town (1) 1

Date: Saturday, 1st April 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 12
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 32,064
Referee: LD Thompson (Nottinghamshire)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 Reg Williams, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorers Bentley 10, Billington 15, Bentley 69
   Manager Billy Birrell
Huddersfield Town Harry Mills, Charlie Gallogly, Jack Howe, John Battye, George Hepplewhite, Eddie Boot, Johnny McKenna, Conway Smith, Jeff Taylor, Albert Nightingale, Vic Metcalfe
   Scorer Albert Nightingale 28
   Manager George Stephenson
Match Facts Match 1504      League match 1381   Starting XI    Average age 28.7    Oldest Player 34.1    Youngest Player 22.8

Chelsea (0) 1 Bolton Wanderers (1) 1

Date: Friday, 7th April 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 11
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 52,985
Referee: JG Williams (Woodthorpe)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 Reg Williams, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorer Williams 68
   Manager Billy Birrell
Bolton Wanderers Stan Hanson, Jackie Roberts, Ralph Banks, Malcolm Barrass, Matt Gillies, Don Howe, Harry McShane, Willie Moir, Nat Lofthouse, Jimmy Hernon, Bobby Langton
   Scorer Harry McShane 41
   Manager Walter Rowley
Match Facts Match 1505      League match 1382   Starting XI    Average age 28.8    Oldest Player 34.1    Youngest Player 22.8

Aston Villa (1) 4 Chelsea (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 8th April 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 12
Venue: Villa Park
Attendance: 35,147
Referee: RC Carter (Swindon)
Aston Villa Joe Rutherford, Harry Parkes, Dickie Dorsett, Ivor Powell, Con Martin, Frank Moss, Johnny Dixon, George Edwards, Trevor Ford, Billy Goffin, Leslie Smith
   Scorers Ivor Powell 44, Johnny Dixon 48, Trevor Ford 52, Billy Goffin 90
   Manager Alex Massie
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 Reg Williams, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Thomas Jenkins, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1506      League match 1383   Starting XI    Average age 27.9    Oldest Player 34.1    Youngest Player 22.8

Bolton Wanderers (0) 1 Chelsea (0) 0

Date: Monday, 10th April 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 13
Venue: Burnden Park
Attendance: 23,658
Referee: JG Williams (Notts)
Bolton Wanderers Stan Hanson, Jackie Roberts, Ralph Banks, Malcolm Barrass, Matt Gillies, Don Howe, Harry McShane, Jack Bradley, Nat Lofthouse, Jimmy Hernon, Bobby Langton
   Scorer Jimmy Hernon 65
   Manager Walter Rowley
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Daniel Winter, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 Jack Saunders, 6 Thomas Jenkins, 7 Billy Gray, 8 Len Goulden, 9 Philip McKnight, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Final Appearances Thomas Jenkins
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1507      League match 1384   Starting XI    Average age 28.7    Oldest Player 37.7    Youngest Player 22.8

Chelsea (0) 0 Wolverhampton Wanderers (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 15th April 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 13
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 30,254
Referee: EV Crook (Berkshire)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Sid Bathgate, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Frank Mitchell, 7 Billy Gray, 8 Len Goulden, 9 Hugh Billington, 10 Reg Williams, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Final Appearances Len Goulden
   Manager Billy Birrell
Wolverhampton Wanderers Nigel Sims, Gus McLean, Bill Shorthouse, Billy Crook, Ray Chatham, Eddie Russell, Johnny Hancocks, Sammy Smyth, Roy Swinbourne, Jesse Pye, Jimmy Mullen
   Manager Stan Cullis
Match Facts Match 1508      League match 1385   Starting XI    Average age 29.7    Oldest Player 37.7    Youngest Player 22.8

Blackpool (0) 0 Chelsea (0) 0

Date: Saturday, 22nd April 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 13
Venue: Bloomfield Road
Attendance: 26,006
Referee: George Tedds
Blackpool George Farm, Eddie Shimwell, Jackie Wright, Harry Johnston, Johnny Crosland, Hugh Kelly, Stanley Matthews, Gordon Falconer, Stan Mortensen, Willie McIntosh, Bill Perry
   Penalty Missed Mortensen 37 (Hit Post)
   Manager Joe Smith
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Sid Bathgate, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Bill Dickson, 7 Billy Gray, 8 Reg Williams, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1509      League match 1386   Starting XI    Average age 28.6    Oldest Player 34.2    Youngest Player 22.9

Chelsea (0) 1 Newcastle United (2) 3

Date: Saturday, 29th April 1950 at 15:00 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 13
Venue: Stamford Bridge
Attendance: 24,677
Referee: Harry Beacock (Scunthorpe)
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Sid Bathgate, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Bill Dickson, 7 Billy Gray, 8 Reg Williams, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorer Billington 64
   Manager Billy Birrell
Newcastle United Jerry Lowery, Bobby Cowell, Alf McMichael, Frank Houghton, Frank Brennan, Charlie Crowe, Tommy Walker, Ernie Taylor, Jackie Milburn, George Robledo, Bobby Mitchell
   Scorers Tommy Walker 21, Tommy Walker 33, Jackie Milburn 83
   Manager George Martin
Match Facts Match 1510      League match 1387   Starting XI    Average age 28.6    Oldest Player 34.2    Youngest Player 22.9

Sunderland (2) 4 Chelsea (0) 1

Date: Saturday, 6th May 1950 at 15:15 Report More Reports Teams Table
Competition: Football League Division 1     Position 13
Venue: Roker Park
Attendance: 21,567
Referee: Harry Beacock (Scunthorpe)
Sunderland Johnny Mapson, Jack Stelling, Arthur Hudgell, Willie Watson, Billy Walsh, Arthur Wright, Tommy Wright, Ivor Broadis, Dickie Davis, Harry Kirtley, Tommy Reynolds
   Scorers Dickie Davis 12, Ivor Broadis 32, Dickie Davis 46, Tommy Wright 71
   Manager Bill Murray
Chelsea 1 Harry Medhurst, 2 Sid Bathgate, 3 Stan Willemse, 4 Ken Armstrong, 5 John Harris, 6 Bill Dickson, 7 Billy Gray, 8 Reg Williams, 9 Roy Bentley, 10 Hugh Billington, 11 Bobby Campbell
   Scorer Bentley 87
   Manager Billy Birrell
Match Facts Match 1511      League match 1388   Starting XI    Average age 28.6    Oldest Player 34.2    Youngest Player 22.9