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David Byrom

Chelsea discover fixture schedule for Champions League group stage

Chelsea have learned their fixture schedule for the group stage of the Champions League.

The Blues were earlier this week drawn in a group with Krasnodar, Sevilla and Stade Rennais ahead of fixtures starting later this month.

Frank Lampard's side now know their schedule for the group stage, which takes place in two blocks of three weeks.

The Blues kick-off at home to Europa League champions Sevilla on October 20 before facing a trip to Russia to face Krasnodar the following week.

Their opening block of fixtures comes to an end on November 4 with a home game against Stade Rennais.

A break follows before the second block of fixtures gets under way with a trip to the French side on November 24.

Chelsea then travel to Sevilla on December 2 before hosting Krasnodar on December 8 in their final group stage match.

UEFA have made allowances should COVID impact the Champions League group stage.

Games can be played as late as January 28 should the virus derail the planned calendar and delay matches.

If it not possible to complete the group stage within this window, then a committee will be tasked with deciding which clubs qualify for the knockout stages.

Should Chelsea qualify from the group, they will advance to the round of 16, which takes place in late February and early March.

Chelsea's full schedule is as follows:

October 20 - Chelsea vs Sevilla

October 28 - Krasnodar vs Chelsea

November 4 - Chelsea vs Stade Rennais

November 24 - Stade Rennais vs Chelsea

December 2 - Sevilla vs Chelsea

December 8 - Chelsea vs Krasnodar

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