(1-0 Chelsea)| 35¹ | A cross from VAN EWIJK left GUIDETTI in lots of space but he rushed his shot. |
| 37¹ | A left foot effort from MORATA was blocked by the Southend United 'keeper. |
| 41¹ | MADUEKE headed over. |
| 42¹ | HALL beat four Southend United players and thundered a golden opportunity over. |
| 42¹ | LEONARD scuffed a simple chance. |
| 1² | LUKAKU drilled a looping shot just wide from twenty-five yards out. |
| 7² | WERNER worked the ball to THIAGO SILVA, LUKAKU latched onto his pass and hoofed the ball within easy reach of the Southend United 'keeper. |
| 7² | KOVACIC cautioned for a cynical foul on GUIDETTI. |
| 8² | A drive from LUKAKU seemed a certain goal but the 'keeper managed to force the ball away. |
| 16² | HALL shot wide. |
| 18² | A tame shot from CARLES GIL rolled agonisingly wide. |
| 21² | A strike from VAN EWIJK held no problem for the 'keeper. |
| 22² | HUDSON-ODOI rattled an easy chance past the far post. |
| 23² | CARLES GIL made space on the right and dragged the ball to PINNOCK who touched the ball over. |
| 39² | GOAL!! A great solo effort from KOVACIC who beat three defenders before rocketing the ball into the top corner. (2-0 Chelsea) |