Chelsea drew 3-3 with Johor Darul Ta’zim in a preseason friendly in Malaysia on August 9, 2026. Cadena SER reported that the home side scored first before Chelsea turned the match around and Johor later levelled the six-goal game.

Arif Aimar opened the scoring for Johor. Chelsea responded during the first half, with Liam Delap scoring the equaliser near the end of that period, according to the match report. The Malaysian side then found a way back into the game and finished with a 3-3 draw.
Cadena SER described the match as Chelsea’s third friendly and said the English club used rotation in its lineup. The report linked the changes to the preseason schedule and noted that the substitute-heavy selection was part of the team’s preparation. The six-goal score was confirmed after the match ended.
Chelsea’s official preseason tour listing confirms the fixture at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Sunday, August 9, at 8pm local time. That club information confirms the date and venue, while the post-match report records the 3-3 score and the sequence of the goals.
The final whistle confirmed the draw.



