Chelsea youngsters to start against Man City

Chelsea’s development side will start their Premier League 2 season away to Manchester City.

The young Blues will play at the Etihad Stadium on the evening of Friday, 11 August – four days before a trip face Plymouth Argyle in the opening round of the Checktrade Trophy.

Chelsea will then play four consecutive home matches, against Derby, Everton, Sunderland and Manchester United.

The team will again play many of their home matches at Aldershot Town, with some at the Blues’ Cobham training ground and others at Stamford Bridge.