1997-98 Friendlies
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Once again Chelsea were involved in the Umbro Trophy in the1997/98 season, this time going one place further by beating Everton in the final.
Prior to this Chelsea had played a couple of friendly matches.
Following the Umbro Trophy Chelsea played another two pre-season friendly matches and at the end of the season, having played Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge (Kevin Hitchcock’s Testimonial), they then played a couple over overseas matches on the island of Martinique.
Matches
1997-98 | Sat | 12 | Jul | 1997 | FR. | Kingstonian | Away | Won | 3-0 | |
1997-98 | Sat | 19 | Jul | 1997 | FR. | Reading | Away | Won | 2-1 | |
1997-98 | Tues | 22 | Jul | 1997 | FR. | West Bromwich Albion | Away | Won | 2-0 | |
1997-98 | Sat | 26 | Jul | 1997 | FR. | Newcastle United | Away | Drew | 1-1 | Umbro Trophy Played at Goodison Park Chelsea won 3-1 on penalties |
1997-98 | Sun | 27 | Jul | 1997 | FR. | Everton | Away | Won | 3-1 | Umbro Trophy Played at Goodison Park |
1997-98 | Thur | 31 | Jul | 1997 | FR. | Portsmouth | Away | Won | 4-1 | |
1997-98 | Wed | 6 | May | 1998 | FR. | Nottingham Forest | Home | Drew | 3-3 | Kevin Hitchcock Testimonial |
1997-98 | Fri | 15 | May | 1998 | FR. | Auxerre | Away | Lost | 0-3 | Played on Martinque |
1997-98 | Sun | 17 | May | 1998 | FR. | Martinique Club Xl | Away | Won | 3-1 | Played on Martinque |