The Blues made an excellent start to the week, and the year, on Monday evening, when we defeated Reading 3-0 at Kingsmeadow in our first Premier League 2 match of 2025.

A pair of brilliant goals by Jimmy-Jay Morgan and Reiss Russell-Denny started and finished a brilliant performance by our Under-21s, either side of a poacher's finish by Donnell McNeilly, with the margin of victory no less than our dominance deserved.

That put us fifth in the Premier League 2 standings and Chelsea have another chance to continue climbing the table on the road on Friday, when we take on Nottingham Forest. Here is how you can follow all the action live...

Where to watch the live stream

You can watch the match live on the official Chelsea website and app. The live stream will be available free of charge for supporters anywhere in the world.

How to watch highlights

Highlights of the match will be available on the official Chelsea website and app on Monday 20 January.

When is kick-off?

The game kicks off at Kingsmeadow at 7pm (UK time) on Friday 17 January.

How to watch Academy live streams

You can watch the live stream in our Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Under-21s Match Centre by clicking below or via the homepage of the official Chelsea website and app shortly before kick-off. Ensure that you are registered and logged in with a free Chelsea account to view the stream.