# Rogers and Palmer Score as Chelsea Beats Manchester United

Chelsea won 2–0 at Stamford Bridge on October 31, with Lisandro Martinez sent off before Cole Palmer converted a second-half penalty.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-31T15:58:17.055Z
Updated: 2026-10-31T15:58:17.055Z
Section: Sports
Format: News
Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/chelsea-manchester-united-rogers-palmer-october-31-2026

Chelsea defeated Manchester United 2–0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, October 31, scoring twice after halftime to settle a match in which both teams had first-half goals disallowed.

Morgan Rogers opened the scoring in the 50th minute. Cole Palmer added a penalty in the 64th, shortly after United defender Lisandro Martinez received a second yellow card and was sent off.

The completed result is confirmed by Chelsea’s official match report and independent reporting from Sky Sports. Chelsea’s scoring record lists Rogers and Palmer as the two goalscorers and Martinez’s dismissal in the 63rd minute.

Rogers made the breakthrough with an individual run after receiving possession in midfield. He advanced through United’s defense and lifted his finish past goalkeeper Senne Lammens, putting Chelsea ahead five minutes into the second half.

The penalty followed a video review of an incident involving Martinez and Wesley Fofana at a corner. Referee Peter Bankes reviewed the incident, awarded Chelsea the spot-kick and showed Martinez his second yellow card. Palmer then converted to double the lead.

The first half had offered opportunities at both ends without producing a valid goal. Estevao Willian had an effort ruled out for Chelsea, while Matheus Cunha’s apparent opener for United was also disallowed for offside.

United threatened through Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo before the interval, but could not turn those chances into a lead. Chelsea took control after the restart and preserved its advantage against ten men.

Estevao later had another goal disallowed following a video review. That decision kept the final margin at two, with Chelsea returning to winning ways in the league.

## Sources
- Chelsea FC — Official October 31 Match Report: https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/match-report-chelsea-2-0-manchester-united
- Sky Sports — October 31 Match Report: https://www.skysports.com/football/chelsea-vs-manchester-united/report/559527