The History of Chelsea Football Club
Founding and Early Years (1905-1952) Chelsea Football Club was founded on March 10, 1905, by Henry Augustus Mears. The club was established at the Rising Sun pub (now known as The Butcher’s Hook) opposite the main entrance to the ground on Fulham Road. Chelsea’s home games have always been played at Stamford Bridge, a stadium Mears acquired with the intention of creating a football ground.
In its early years, Chelsea experienced mixed fortunes, yo-yoing between the First and Second Divisions. The club reached the FA Cup final in 1915 but lost to Sheffield United. The 1920 season saw Chelsea finish third in the First Division, their best league campaign at that point.
First Major Success (1952-1970) Chelsea’s first major success came in 1955 when they won the League Championship. This period marked the beginning of the club’s rise in English football. The club won its first FA Cup in 1970, defeating Leeds United in a memorable final.
European Glory and Domestic Challenges (1970-1990) The 1970s and 1980s were a period of fluctuating fortunes for Chelsea. The club won its first European honor, the Cup Winners’ Cup, in 1971. However, financial difficulties and inconsistent performances saw them relegated to the Second Division more than once.
Under the management of José Mourinho, Chelsea won
back-to-back Premier League titles in 2005 and 2006. The club continued to
enjoy success in domestic and European competitions, winning the UEFA Champions
League in 2012 and 2021, and the UEFA
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