Chelsea v Charlton Athletic, 29 August 1953
| Score | 3-1 to Chelsea |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Stamford Bridge |
| Attendance | 49,245 |
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3 Chelsea
Goals:
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| Roy Bentley |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Bill Robertson
Defender/Full back
Peter Sillett
Left back
Stan Willemse
Centre half
Ron Greenwood
Wing half
Ken Armstrong
Wing half
Phil McKnight
Outside Left
Frank Blunstone
Centre forward
Roy Bentley
Centre forward
Jim Lewis
Forward
Bobby Smith
Inside forward
Johnny McNichol