Chelsea journey to the southern shore of Lake Geneva for the decisive leg of our UEFA Conference League qualifying tie. Having secured a handy 2-0 advantage in the first match, the Blues must avoid defeat by two or more goals to enter the competition proper. This is the club’s fourth competitive visit to Switzerland. We have won one (Basel, April 2013) and lost two (St Gallen, September 2000 and Basel, November 2013) of the previous three. It is also Chelsea’s sixth UEFA play-off game since 1999 and we are yet to concede in any such fixture home or away. The previous ties came in the Champions League.

Chelsea arrive on the back of a confidence-boosting 6-2 league victory at Wolves’ stadium, our highest ever score there. Remarkably, until that result no incoming Premier League coach had ever won a first away trip with his team scoring six goals. Enzo Maresca has now pocketed successive wins across all competitions but the Italian has still expressed concern about carelessness on the ball – also evident during last Thursday’s proceedings. ‘We're still alive,’ was Genevese goalie Jeremy Frick’s takeaway from Stamford Bridge, and the Swiss Cup winners have enjoyed a free week to rest and prepare for tonight’s sold-out meeting at Stade de Geneve. However, they were thrashed 6-0 last time out there by Super League rivals Basel.

Chelsea will be determined to claim top-seeding in Friday’s six-match league phase draw, which starts around 1.30pm UK time. In more of an algorithm than a draw, a computer will randomly draw one opponent from each of the six pots, ranked according to their UEFA coefficient, and designate three of them hosts and three visitors. We started to see the Enzo Maresca method sparkle at Molineux but, with a big derby to come on Sunday, a changed starting XI is likely tonight in Geneva.

Against Wolverhampton Wanderers we saw the swift, bold passing from deep and efficiency in front of goal Maresca craves – the Londoners recorded 14 shots, eight of them on target. Defending in transition and at set-plays are areas he is working to improve, but that morale-boosting bonanza could help speed things along. The Italian has also assured fans complacency will not endanger European progress, despite personnel changes this evening.

Maresca's system clearly suits many of our attacking players, especially PFA Young Player of the Year Cole Palmer. Not since Mr Magic Hat himself, Cesc Fabregas, had a Blues player managed three assists in one league game. Leading scorer Noni Madueke built strongly on his strike in the first leg of this tie and looks unplayable at the moment – defenders hate tricky players who can go either side.

Pedro Neto handed an astute assist to returning goalscorer Joao Felix – but neither in that developing Portuguese partnership will be involved tonight. Joao Felix was signed too late to be included in our squad for this tie and, along with Malo Gusto, Neto has been rested. Moises Caicedo seems none the worse for a bad tackle at Molineux but, with Romeo Lavia sidelined and Enzo Fernandez possibly adopting a deeper role, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall may step into the fray.

Marc Guiu, whose first-leg endeavour was not rewarded with a goal, could start up front again, while goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen could retain the gloves after his clean sheet in London. Although Chelsea have visited Servette’s ground twice on a friendly basis, this is our first competitive match in Geneva. The two sides met in the first leg of this Conference League qualifying tie last Thursday at Stamford Bridge, the hosts sealing a 2-0 win despite several openings for the Swiss.

This is our third away match in a European play-off setting, the first two coming in the Champions League. The Londoners went through with a 0-0 draw at Skonto Riga (3-0 on aggregate) in August 1999, and the same month in 2003 brought a 2-0 first-leg success at Zilina. Tonight we aim to progress to the main UEFA competition via the qualifying rounds for the third time in a row. Chelsea last played at Servette 70 years ago, in a 1-0 friendly defeat on 31 January 1954. Should the Blues progress tonight, the first league phase fixture will be our 300th European match across six different competitions.

Introduced in 2020/21, the Conference League has been claimed by three teams – Roma, West Ham and current holders Olympiacos. The elegant 57.5cm Conference League trophy was created by Pentagram Design of Notting Hill, three miles up the road from Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s win on Sunday was our biggest on the road since a 6-0 win at Southampton in April 2022, and the first time in 17 years Wolverhampton had shipped six goals. At Molineux, Joao Felix became the 14th player to return and play for the Blues, and the fourth to score on his ‘second debut’ after Alec Cheyne (1934), Peter Osgood (1978) and Romelu Lukaku (2021).

Madueke’s first treble for the club (at 13 minutes and 59 seconds our fastest ever) means the Londoners have recorded 23 individual hat-trick scorers in the Premier League – more than any rival. Palmer became only the fifth player to assist a team-mate for each goal in a Premier League hat-trick and the third away from home.

Chelsea come up against Servette in the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League play-off tie. The Blues hold a 0-2 aggregate advantage in this match, so it could be smooth-sailing if they play their cards right. For new manager Enzo Maresca, the UEFA Europa Conference League presents a golden opportunity to win his first piece of silverware in London. Despite Chelsea having a history richer than this, given their current position the UECL should not be looked at with upturned noses.

However, Servette proved in the opening tie at Stamford Bridge that they are not to be undermined, so Maresca will need to field a strong lineup regardless. With that being said, join us for our Servette vs Chelsea preview.

Servette vs Chelsea will kick-off on Thursday 29 August at 19:30 BST.

Servette have faced Chelsea only one time, it was a game which was won by Chelsea.

No but Servette vs Chelsea will be live streamed via Chelsea's official club website. A game pass will cost £4.99.

Victory Beniangba has been missing all season for the host side. He is unlikely to play in this match. Other than this, there are no injury or suspension concerns for Servette.

Predicted Servette lineup vs Chelsea: Frick; Tsunemoto, Rouiller, Severin, Mazikou; Douline, Ondoua; Stevanovic, Antunes, Kutesa; Crivelli

Reece James is ruled out of this match through injury. Midfield duo Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo are doubtful heading into this match, after picking up knocks.

Wesley Fofana, Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling are out of the Chelsea squad, so they will not feature.

Predicted Chelsea lineup vs Servette: Jorgensen; Disasi, Tosin, Badiashile, Veiga; Fernandez, Dewsbury-Hall; Mudryk, Nkunku, Neto; Guiu

Even away from home, it should be smooth-sailing for Chelsea. They head into this tie with an aggregate advantage. In true Chelsea fashion, it might not be comfortable, but they will get over the line. I think this game will finish Servette 1-2 Chelsea.

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Chelsea still have work to do to secure their place place in the Europa Conference League proper as they travel to face Servette in the second leg of their play-off tie tonight. The Blues picked up a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge and now look to complete the job with minimal fuss.

Enzo Maresca’s side come into this match on a high, having swept aside Wolves in a 6-2 win over the weekend for their first victory of the Premier League season. Noni Madueke scored a hat-trick in that match and starts again here, but Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson are among those rested on the bench.

Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell are not involved, as Chelsea continue to try and sell a number of first-team players before the transfer window closes tomorrow night. Maresca has made it clear that those not in his plans are “not going to get any minutes”. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below!

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74 mins: Maresca immediately turns to the bench. Mudryk off, Palmer on.

Jackson shown a yellow card, clear tug of the shirt to stop a Servette counter.

Chelsea are under HUGE pressure now. Servette corner coming up.

GAME ON!

Ball whipped in, Crivelli at the near post and he gets up to head home, as Jorgensen loses his footing.

69 mins: It’s all very scrappy.

Caicedo the latest to make a fairly cynical foul, avoids a booking.

Wouldn’t say Servette are throwing the kitchen sink at this yet - going to have to come at some point.

65 mins: Jackson swiftly finds himself on the ground, wiped out by Douline. Ugly challenge and it’s a booking, to nobody’s surprise.

Nice warm welcome for Jackson, that.

62 mins: Three Chelsea changes.

George, Caicedo and Jackson on. Madueke, Fernandez and Guiu make way.

Caicedo takes the armband.

60 mins: Chelsea very much in control in these last five or ten minutes. Look much the more likely to score.

Madueke drives into the box, so dangerous. Cut back towards Dewsbury-Hall, but he couldn’t get a shot away.

56 mins: Mudryk has had basically no interest in passing since half-time. Determined to score.

Holds the ball for an age, before eventually trying his luck from an almost impossible angle. Corner a good outcome from there.

Fernandez to the back post, cleared away as Badiashile threw himself at the ball.

53 mins: Corner for Servette, who are a goal away from giving Chelsea massive problems.

It’s cleared and Mudryk can break - this is where he’s really dangerous.

Just runs in a straight line, nobody can stay with him. Into the box, keeper again out to make the save.

50 mins: Ball switched out to Mudryk, he brings it down nicely.

Cuts inside onto his right foot, past a couple of challenges. Gets the shot away from the edge of the box, off balance as he blasts it over the bar.

47 mins: Great save from Jorgensen!

From a free-kick, it’s flicked on into the path of Guillemenot. Chests it down with his first touch, second is an effort that is smothered by the goalkeeper.

Wouldn’t have counted anyway, offside flag was up.

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Chelsea are aiming to make it three wins in a row for Enzo Maresca across all competitions as they seek to book a place in the Conference League group phase. Travelling to Switzerland on Thursday for the second leg of their play-off tie against Servette, the Blues carry a healthy 2-0 lead.

Goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke in the first game last week at Stamford Bridge ensure there is a buffer for Chelsea, although it could have been more. Maresca did have to watch his side survive a late push from their visitors though.

Confidence will be taken into Europe after Sunday's emphatic 6-2 win over Wolves. Hitting back after a chaotic first half, Madueke fired in a 14-minute hat-trick after the break to seal a first domestic win for Maresca.

For Chelsea fans this tie is an additional treat for travellers to Switzerland. Located in Lancy, the 30,000-seater stadium, Stade de Geneve (also known as Stade de la Praille), is situated in a glorious spot.

Although not necessarily the standard of football that the club have dreamed of playing, this is a nice boost for away day specialists who are hoping to get the ticket for some scenic trips across the continent. Should Chelsea progress past Servette, and it would be one of the biggest shocks in European football history if they were to lose, let alone throw away a 2-0 aggregate advantage, then some entertaining journeys are on the cards.

Chelsea will see themselves enter the newly formatted league phase of the Conference League if they do get through here. There, they will be drawn against eight different teams, with four separate matches home and away.

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Here, football.london has all the details on how to follow this second leg match.

Chelsea's game against Servette is scheduled to start at 7:30pm on Thursday August, 29. It will take place at the Stade de Geneve in Lancy, Switzerland.

There are 21 other ties to be completed throughout the day as well. Standout matches with some of the bigger remaining sides, include Real Betis vs Kryvbas (2-0), Puskas Akademia vs Fiorentina (3-3), Heidenheim vs Hacken (2-1), Maribor vs Djurgarden (0-1), and Panathinaikos vs Lens (1-2).

No. There is no mainstream broadcaster of the match across the world due to rights not being sold to show Conference League play-off matches. The same is true of Europa League games at this stage.

UK fans will be able to watch the game without travelling to Switzerland though. As was the case with the first leg, Chelsea will be showing the match on their app and website. It will cost £4.99 stream.

The game can be cast onto televisions from there.

For UK viewers it is the Chelsea app or bust with no other way to watch the game. The only other broadcasters are RTS 2 Suisse, and SRF Schweiz.

football.london will have full coverage ahead of the match live from Switzerland via Chelsea correspondent Bobby Vincent. There will be a dedicated blog bringing all the build-up, match action, reaction, and then press conference updates throughout the day.

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Yellow card for David Douline.

Yellow card for Enzo Crivelli.

Chelsea: Out go Madueke, Guiu, Fernandez; in come Caicedo, Jackson, George.

Servette: Guillemenot and Antunes are out; Crivelli and Stevanovic are in.

Servette tries to get there but Chelsea's possession is wide and the home side can't find space.

Despite the two-goal aggregate advantage, Chelsea are looking for the goal that will clinch the series.

Both teams start with their starting eleven for the second half.

The second half begins.

First half ends. Servette 1-1 Chelsea.

The referee adds two minutes to the first half.

In the final minutes of the first half, Servette looked for another goal before the break.

Scored by Guillemenot

🚨🇪🇺 GOAL | Servette 1-1 Chelsea | Guillemenot

SEVRETTE HAVE EQUALIZED AGAINST CHELSEA!pic.twitter.com/I9M6z8BHWW

SERVETTE'S GOAL! Annotated by Guillemenot.

We reached the half hour mark where Servette could not find the space to offend Chelsea.

Scored by Nkunku

🚨🇪🇺 GOAL | Servette 0-1 Chelsea | Nkunku

NKUNKU OPENS THE SCORING FOR CHELSEA!pic.twitter.com/rMvKgI1Pa6

Yellow card for Benoit Badiashile.

CHELSEA GOAL! Scored by Nkunku.

The referee awards Chelsea a penalty.

Yoan Severin is cautioned.

Chelsea are showing more possession at this early stage of the game.

The match starts

Jorgensen, Disasi, Tosin, Badiashile, Veiga, Enzo, Dewsbury-Hall, Madueke, Nkunku, Mudryk, Guiu.

Mall, Tsunemoto, Rouiller, Severin, Mazikou, Douline, Ondoua, Cognat, Kutesa, Antunes, Guillemenot.

Both Chelsea and Servette's home team are already leaving the Stade de Geneve stadium where they are warming up for the match, which is just minutes away from kick-off.

Por otro lado, este es el balance del Servette en sus últimos cinco partidos con sólo una victoria en su haber.

Chelsea 2-0 Servette

Signal 1 - 7 Servette

Servette 1 - 2 Braga

Servette 0 - 6 Basel

Braga 0 - 0 Servette

Con un balance de tres derrotas, un empate, y una victoria, estos son los últimos cinco partidos de los blues.

Wolves 2-6 Chelsea

Chelsea 2-0 Servette

Chelsea 0 - 2 Manchester City

Chelsea 1 - 1 Inter

Chelsea 1- 2 Real Madrid

For this match, the Chelsea squad will be without Reece James, who has a hamstring injury that will keep him out until September. He will be joined by Moisés Caicedo due to a serious injury and Romeo Lavia due to a hamstring injury.

On the other hand, the home team Servette will be able to count on a full squad for this match and thus have a certain advantage over their opponent today.

Being from different countries and leagues, these teams do not have a long history in other matches, so this will be the second meeting between Chelsea and Servette.

They have arrived! The protagonists have arrived. Both Chelsea and Servette players are already at the Stade de Geneve Stadium for this Conference League second leg match.

This afternoon's venue for the match between Servette and Chelsea will be the Stade de Geneve, a soccer stadium located in the city of Lancy, Switzerland, and home of the Servette club. It was built in April 2003 and has a capacity of just over 30,000 fans.

We resume our VAVEL coverage once again. There is just under an hour to go until this match between Chelsea and Servette, corresponding to the second leg of the UEFA Conference League playoff, kicks off at the Stadio de Geneve stadium. Both teams want to continue the good momentum this year and get the victory. Follow all our coverage on VAVEL.

You'll find all the match previews for this match on VAVEL USA! In just a few moments we'll share with you the starting lineups for Servette vs Chelsea, as well as real-time stats, stats, photos and all the latest information from the Stade de Geneve, home of the Swiss. Stay tuned for up-to-the-minute live coverage of this match on VAVEL USA.

The match will not be broadcast on television.

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Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Jackson.

Frick, Tsunemoto, Rouiller, Severin, Mazikou, Douline, Ondoua, Cognat, Stevanovic, Kutesa, Crivelli.  

The central referee for this Servette vs Chelsea will be Marco Di Bello; Alessandro Giallatini, first line; Giovanni Baccini, second line; Luca Zufferli, fourth assistant.

After their last Champions League championship in the 2020-21 season, the Chelsea team has lost a lot of prominence both in the English league and in international competitions. After a season full of irregularities under Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea sacked the Argentinean manager after only managing to qualify for the Conference League after finishing sixth in the Premier League. However, the board sacked the Argentinean and hired Italian Enzo Maresca. Now, with a new season ahead, Chelsea wants to be protagonist again in all its competitions. Last Sunday, in round 2 of the Premier League, Chelsea overwhelmed Wolves by a score of 6 goals to 2 in their visit to Molineux Stadium to continue with their two consecutive victories after beating Servette 2-0 in the first leg.

The Swiss team of Servette, coached by Thomas Haberli, reached the round of 16 of the Conference League last season and wants revenge in this new tournament. In fact, the Swiss started in the Europa League, but their elimination in that competition relegated them to the Conference League where they could not reach the goal of being champions, however, the task is complicated since in order to achieve it, they will have to win today by a difference of three goals. Their most recent match was against Chelsea where Servette left Stamford Bridge with a 2-0 defeat that could have ended in disgrace. In their home league, the Swiss are in fifth place with nine points after five games, just one point behind the leaders.

We continue with the elimination matches to welcome back all the international leagues and tournaments in the European continent. Today we continue with the soccer activity with playoff matches of the UEFA Conference League in this second second leg that will play several teams, two of them will be Servette and Chelsea. On this midday Thursday, we will have a very striking match corresponding to the second leg between the English and the Swiss. The Stade de Geneve stadium in Switzerland will witness this clash between Chelsea Blues and the Swiss team: Servette. Both teams will want to maintain a good level of soccer in this start of European competitions and thus qualify for the 2024/25 season of the Conference League. Will the English or the Swiss be able to achieve victory in this second leg? Or will it all end in a draw?

The match between Servette and Chelsea will be played at the Stade de Geneve stadium, in the city of Lancy, Switzerland. Kick-off is scheduled for 2:30 pm (ET).

Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the live broadcast of the match between Sevette and Chelsea, corresponding to the second leg of the UEFA Conference League playoff. Follow all our coverage on VAVEL USA and don't miss any details of this match.