Chelsea fans linked to 67 arrests in 2025/26 season
Analysis of Home Office data places Chelsea second nationally for football-related arrests, with other London clubs also featuring in the top ten.
Incident → evidence → outcomeChelsea supporters were connected to 67 arrests and 76 police actions during the 2025/26 football season, according to an analysis of Home Office data by 101 Great Goals. This figure represents the highest number of football-related arrests linked to a London club.
Nationally, Chelsea ranked second for arrests, with Manchester City topping the list with 92 arrests and 102 police actions. The data highlights that a small number of incidents can have a significant impact on fans, staff, and the wider community.
Four London clubs appeared in the national top ten for football-related arrests. Millwall ranked third with 61 arrests, Arsenal placed fifth with 58, and Tottenham Hotspur came seventh with 50 arrests. Other clubs featuring in the top ten included Manchester United, Leeds United, Everton, Liverpool, and Birmingham City.
Overall, the Home Office recorded a total of 1,695 football-related arrests and 269 additional police actions across all clubs and competitions throughout the 2025/26 season. This indicates that while disorder is a concern, the majority of supporters attend matches to enjoy the game.
Jon Fisher, a football analyst at 101 Great Goals, commented on the figures, stating, "Nobody should go to a football match expecting to feel unsafe or caught up in disorder." He added that supporters should be able to enjoy the atmosphere and rivalry without behaviour that puts others at risk.
Questions this report answers
01How many arrests were linked to Chelsea supporters in the 2025/26 season?
Chelsea supporters were linked to 67 arrests and 76 police actions during the 2025/26 season. This figure made them the London club with the highest number of football-related arrests and ranked them second nationally.
02Which other London clubs featured in the national top ten for arrests?
Millwall ranked third nationally with 61 arrests, Arsenal placed fifth with 58 arrests, and Tottenham Hotspur came seventh with 50 arrests. These figures placed them among the top ten clubs for football-related arrests.
03What was the total number of football-related arrests across all clubs?
The Home Office recorded a total of 1,695 football-related arrests and 269 additional police actions across all clubs and competitions during the 2025/26 season. This national figure provides context to the individual club statistics.
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