Chelsea will be hoping the much-improved display against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League midweek is the catalyst for improvement in the Premier League when they return to domestic action against Southampton.
The Blues lost their last 16 first leg tie in Germany 1-0 on Wednesday but, in truth, should have returned to west London with a draw at the very least having had several chances to win the game against the Bundesliga side. A lack of quality in front of goal cost Chelsea at Signal Iduna Park but manager Graham Potter can be encouraged that his side will put that right against bottom-of-the-table Southampton on Saturday.
Chelsea have won just once in 2023 - and only twice in the Premier League since October - but come up against a Southampton side who are without a permanent manager having failed to agree terms with former Leeds boss Jesse Marsch and have won just three matches all season.
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Here is what you need to know about following the action from Stamford Bridge
Chelsea vs Southampton kick-off time
Chelsea’s match against Southampton kicks off at 3pm UK time on Saturday, February 18. The match is being played at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea vs Southampton TV channel
The match will not be shown live by any of the Premier League’s broadcast partners in the UK meaning you cannot watch it on TV domestically. There is a blackout in place in the UK preventing matches that kick off at 3pm on Saturdays from being screened live on TV.
BT Sport have opted to show Aston Villa vs Arsenal as the lunchtime match on Saturday while Sky Sports are screening Newcastle United vs Liverpool later in the day.
For viewers based in the USA, Chelsea vs Southampton will be available to watch on Peacock.
Chelsea vs Southampton live stream
As Chelsea vs Southampton was not selected for TV coverage, there is no live streaming option available for UK-based fans. But you can follow all the action with football.london’s dedicated matchday live blog on Saturday and watch highlights on Match of the Day which is on BBC One at 10:20pm.
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