The complete official history of Chelsea Football Club, which celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2025. Written by Club Historian Rick Glanvill and lavishly illustrated with archive photography and memorabilia from the Chelsea FC Museum, this is the most comprehensive history of the club ever published. From its formation in1905 to the trophy-laden recent years, Chelsea: The Official History focuses on the great matches and key players who have shaped the story of London's most glamorous club. The luxurious coffee table book also charts the incredible rise of Chelsea FC Women - the dominant force in English women's football - from the 1970s until the present day.

The complete official history of Chelsea Football Club, which celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2025. Written by Club Historian Rick Glanvill and lavishly illustrated with archive photography and memorabilia from the Chelsea FC Museum, this is the most comprehensive history of the club ever published. From its formation in1905 to the trophy-laden recent years, Chelsea: The Official History focuses on the great matches and key players who have shaped the story of London's most glamorous club. The luxurious coffee table book also charts the incredible rise of Chelsea FC Women - the dominant force in English women's football - from the 1970s until the present day.