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The Chris Kavanagh curse Chelsea will have to overcome vs Tottenham as referee chosen

Chelsea are widely expected to beat fierce rivals Spurs in the Premier League on Saturday, but is the choice of referee a cause for concern?

By Ben Gray · The Pride Of London

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:30 PM

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Chris Kavanagh has been named referee for Chelsea's Premier League home clash against Tottenham Hotspur.
The writer highlights Chelsea's poor record under Kavanagh, having lost each of their last three matches with him officiating.
Chelsea have won just four of their previous 15 matches overseen by Kavanagh, suffering eight defeats.

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Chris Kavanagh has been appointed as the referee for Chelsea's upcoming Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge. While fourth-placed Chelsea hold a dominant home record against Tottenham, writer Ben Gray highlights concerns regarding the Blues' poor historical form under the 41-year-old official.

Chelsea have lost their last three matches officiated by Kavanagh and have won only four of the last 15 fixtures he has overseen. The referee has also dismissed two Chelsea players, Reece James and Wesley Fofana, across recent seasons.

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