This match marked as Chelsea manager at Stamford Bridge .
Noah Okafor scored a 75th-minute equaliser for Salzburg, leading to a frustrating draw for the Blues despite dominating possession.
: Salzburg responded shortly after halftime when Junior Adamu finished a cross from Maximilian Wöber.
Chelsea and FC Salzburg most recently faced off in the , where Chelsea remained unbeaten across both legs. The matches were pivotal in securing Chelsea's advancement to the knockout rounds as group winners. Recent Head-to-Head History Competition Oct 25, 2022 Champions League Red Bull Arena Salzburg 1–2 Chelsea Adamu (SAL); Kovacic, Havertz (CHE) Sep 14, 2022 Champions League Stamford Bridge Chelsea 1–1 Salzburg Sterling (CHE); Okafor (SAL) Jul 31, 2019 Club Friendly Red Bull Arena Salzburg 3–5 Chelsea