The impact of Covid-19 on revenue was partially offset by reduced matchday costs due to matches taking place behind closed doors throughout the year. The Club elected not to make use of the government job retention scheme throughout the 2020/21 financial year. The accounts also say that "the company is reliant on Fordstam Limited for its continued financial support". It says Fordstam has indicated support will continue "for the foreseeable future".

Portsmouth sign midfielder Anjorin from Chelsea". British Broadcasting Corporation. 31 August 2023 . Retrieved 31 August 2023. Humphreys signs new deal and leaves on loan". Chelsea FC. 1 September 2023 . Retrieved 1 September 2023. Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. No.Premier League and EFL clubs recently chose to fulfil festive fixtures despite ongoing Covid-19 disruption, including a series of postponements and a record 103 Premier League players and staff testing positive for Covid in the seven days up to and including 26 December. Cheyne Child Development: while you wait leaflet - Pre-School Age (Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster children)

Gorrie, Jonathan. "Chelsea confirm signing of teenage striker Dujuan 'Whisper' Richards". Evening Standard . Retrieved 24 June 2023. Mayo, Marc (1 September 2023). "Callum Hudson-Odoi signs for Nottingham Forest in deadline day exit from Chelsea". Evening Standard . Retrieved 1 September 2023. USMNT's Christian Pulisic completes transfer to AC Milan from Chelsea". The Athletic . Retrieved 17 August 2023. The 2023–24 season is Chelsea Football Club's 118th year in existence and 35th consecutive season in the top flight of English football. In addition to the domestic league, Chelsea participates in this season's editions of the FA Cup and EFL Cup; they are not participating in any UEFA competition for the first time since the 2016–17 season.The club adds that under a "severe but plausible downside scenario of football being played behind closed doors in December 2021 and January 2022" it would be reliant on additional funding from Chelsea FC PLC, with further funds needed if the financial impact of Covid-19 were even more severe.

Djordje Petrovic: Chelsea sign New England Revolution keeper". BBC Sport. 26 August 2023 . Retrieved 26 August 2023. Chelsea sign teenager Ugochukwu on seven-year deal". BBC Sport. 1 August 2023 . Retrieved 1 August 2023.Chelsea sign 18-year-old Brazilian forward Washington". BBC Sport. 24 August 2023 . Retrieved 24 August 2023.

But the club say playing games with no crowds because of Covid-19 and a reduction in profit on player sales were the main reasons for the loss. Cheyne Child Development: while you wait leaflet - Pre-School Age (Hammersmith and Fulham children)Players and squad numbers last updated on 25 November 2023. Appearances include all competitions. [2]