English Premier League club Chelsea will take on Perth Glory at Perth Stadium in 2018.

Current Premier League leaders Chelsea will return to Australian shores in 2018 after the Western Australian Government announced the news that they will take on Perth Glory at the new Perth Stadium.

Stamford Bridge to Perth Stadium for Chelsea in 2018 @NewPerthStadium pic.twitter.com/B4eciuRll4

— Ronnie (@ronniehurst9) January 29, 2017

The match date has yet to be confirmed though it is expected to take place in either July or August of 2018 and will know doubt be the hottest ticket in town as the event will no doubt attract a sell-out crowd of 65,000 at Perth’s new stadium. and will be the only match Chelsea will play on their trip down under.

“This is a very exciting opportunity for Chelsea to play in front of some of our most passionate supporters,” said Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck.

Chelsea also won’t just be flying in and out for the event, a deal struck with Tourism WA will see the club providing other activities such as open training sessions and grassroots training clinics.

While it may be easy to predict the winner of the match – the real winner will be Perth and WA, again putting Perth in world’s spotlight.

Chelsea v Brentford Highlights

Taste of what to expect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lNV_DKeiv4