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Purchase of Stamford Bridge ground
Gus Mears and his brother Joseph Mears purchase Stamford Bridge Athletics Ground in Fulham, West London, home for the London Athletics Club. -
Mear brothers take control of Stamford Bridge
The lease for London Athletics Club comes to an end and the Mear brotheres take control of the ground. -
Formation of Chelsea Football Club
Chelsea Football Club was founded on 10 March 1905 at The Rising Sun pub (now The Butcher's Hook) on Fulham Road, -
Elected to Football League
Having been rejected by the Southern League, Chelsea are elected to the Football League. -
First League match
Chelsea play their first league match away to Stockport County in Division 2. -
Promotion to the First Division
Chelsea were promoted to First Division -
Relegation
Chelsea were relegated to the Second Division. -
Promotion
Chelsea were promoted back to the First Division. -
First FA Cup Final
Chelsea reach their first cup final but lose 3-0 to Sheffield United. -
3rd in League
Chelsea finish 3rd in Division 1, their best finish so far. -
Relegation
Chelsea were relegated to the Second Division. -
Promotion
Chelsea promoted back to the First Division