Stephens has committed 8 fouls across his 9 Premier League appearances this season (0.95 per 90).

The centre back had committed a foul in each of his Premier League matches until Southampton’s 1-1 draw against Brighton last time out where he still made the most tackles of any player (2) and contested 5 duels.

He’ll be up against Nicolas Jackson who is averaging 1.05 fouls won per 90 across his 13 Premier League appearances this season.

Enzo Fernandez has won 14 fouls across his 12 Premier League appearances this season (1.59 per 90).

The Argentine has been in and out of the Chelsea squad this campaign but has thrived recently in a more advanced role with Caicedo and Lavia supporting him.

He’s won 3 fouls across his appearances against Leicester and Aston Villa since the international break and is set to be up against Matheus Fernandes who is averaging 1.52 fouls committed per 90.

Southampton have been shown 44 yellow cards across their 13 Premier League games this season (3.38 per game).

Russell Martin’s side can become frustrated easily, often due to mistakes coming from playing out from the back causing self inflicted damage which can be avoided.

They play a Chelsea side who are the only Premier League side to collect more yellow cards than them this season in what should produce a card heavy fixture with plenty of inexperienced players on both sides.

Mateus Fernandes has been shown 3 yellow cards across his 12 Premier League appearances this season whilst averaging 1.52 fouls committed per 90.

He’ll be up against a fluid midfield which features Enzo Fernandez (1.59 fouls won per 90) and Cole Palmer (2.39 fouls won per 90) in advanced positions, often interchanging with the wide players.

Southampton have collected 44 yellow cards in the Premier League this season, only Chelsea have been shown more cautions (47).

Despite Southampton’s poor performances in the Premier League this season, there have been some players who have made an impression.

Tyler Dibling is the most notable with some excellent performances so far but with the 18 year old suspended for this fixture, Fernandes’ role becomes even more important.

He’s had 11 shots across his 12 Premier League appearances this season (1.11 per 90) and has had at least 1 effort in Southampton’s last 3 games against Brighton, Liverpool and Wolves.

Chelsea are currently averaging 5.85 corners per game in the Premier League this season, this number stays pretty consistent at 5.83 when looking at their 6 away games this season.

Southampton are conceding 7.15 corners per game in the Premier League, a number which rises to 8.17 when looking at their home games.