1907/08

First Promotion

Chelsea earns promotion to the First Division just three years after forming.

1955

First League Title

Chelsea wins the First Division title for the first time in their history.

1970 April 29

FA Cup Triumph

Chelsea defeats Leeds United 2-1 in a replay at Old Trafford, securing their first FA Cup.

1971

European Success

Chelsea wins the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, beating Real Madrid 2-1 in a replay.

May 17 1997

FA Cup Victory

Chelsea defeats Middlesbrough 2-0 to win their second FA Cup, kickstarting a new era of success.

May 13 1998

European Glory Again

Chelsea wins the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, beating VfB Stuttgart 1-0.

July 2003

Roman Abramovich Era Begins

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich buys the club, transforming its fortunes.

April 30 2005

Premier League Champions

Chelsea secures their first Premier League title under José Mourinho, ending a 50-year league drought.

May 19 2012

Champions League Victory

Chelsea wins their first UEFA Champions League, defeating Bayern Munich in a dramatic penalty shootout.

May 15 2013

Europa League Winners

Chelsea beats Benfica 2-1, becoming the first club to hold the Champions League and Europa League titles simultaneously.

May 3 2015

Premier League Triumph

Chelsea wins their fifth top-flight title under José Mourinho’s second stint.

May 29 2021

Champions League Glory Again

Chelsea defeats Manchester City 1-0 to win their second UEFA Champions League title under manager Thomas Tuchel.