24 March 2025 – The Blues Get A White Christmas
On 24 March 1938, Chelsea beat Liverpool 4-1 at Stamford Bridge. It was a considerable upset, as Chelsea were sitting in 20th position at the time, while Liverpool were in unfortunately for the Blues, only 6,801 people showed up for the match, which remains Chelsea’s lowest attendance for a top-division match. The small crowd was due in part to weather, as London had received about a foot of snow in the days leading up to the match, making travel difficult.
The win did little to change Chelsea’s fortunes for the season, as they finished in 20th, one spot above the relegation zone. Liverpool finished in 11th.
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