1993–94 Chelsea F.C. season


During the 1993–94 English football season, Chelsea F.C. competed in the second season of the FA Premier League.

Season summary

The appointment of Glenn Hoddle as Chelsea's new player-manager was awaited with much optimism for the new season, as previous managers had not been able to secure anything better than mid-table finishes in the three previous seasons. However, as the 1993-94 season lagged away, it looked as though Hoddle's appointment had done little to boost Chelsea's mediocre fortunes as they hovered around the middle of the Premier League. In the end, they finished 14th - three places lower than last season, but an appearance in the FA Cup final meant that they would be qualifying for the European Cup Winners' Cup whether they won or not, as their opponents Manchester United had already won the Premier League title and qualified for the European Cup.
As the players entered the dressing rooms for half-time at Wembley, the scoreline was 0-0, but Chelsea's dream was shattered in the second half as United scored four goals to win 4-0, but at least Chelsea would be playing in Europe next season for the first time in over 20 years. The wait for a major trophy, however, entered its 24th season.
Striker Mark Stein was added to the squad in mid-season, and quickly proved himself to be a competent Premier League goalscorer after impressing in the lower leagues. Pre-season signings Gavin Peacock was also impressive.
Hoddle bolstered his squad for 1994-95 by signing David Rocastle from Manchester City in a bid to strengthen the midfield following Andy Townsend's mid-season move to Aston Villa.

Final league table

Results

Chelsea's score comes first

Legend

FA Premier League

FA Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R38 January 1994BarnetA0–0423,200
R3R19 January 1994BarnetH4–016,209Burley, Peacock, Shipperley, Stein
R429 January 1994Sheffield WednesdayH1–126,094Peacock
R4R9 February 1994Sheffield WednesdayA3–126,144Spencer, Burley, Peacock
R519 February 1994Oxford UnitedA2–110,787Spencer, Burley
QF13 March 1994Wolverhampton WanderersH1–029,340Peacock
SF9 April 1994Luton TownN2–059,989Peacock
F14 May 1994Manchester UnitedN0–479,634

4 Barnet's home tie against Chelsea was switched to Stamford Bridge under police advice and instruction from Barnet.

League Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R2 1st leg22 September 1993West Bromwich AlbionA1–114,919Shipperley
R2 2nd leg6 October 1993West Bromwich AlbionH2–1 11,959Wise
R326 October 1993Manchester CityA0–116,713

First-team squad

Left club during season