60 years ago today… 2-1 at Upton Park vs the World Cup winners
West Ham 1–2 Chelsea
Opening day, Moore, Hurst and Peters applauded onto the pitch — and Chelsea spoiled the party. Hollins scored, Charlie Cooke grabbed the winner on his league debut, Bonetti was outstanding. Our first league win at Upton Park. If Cooke hadn't locked it up, we'd remember the applause — not the comeback. 💙
What happened+−
West Ham United 1–2 Chelsea, 20 August 1966, First Division, Upton Park. Attendance: 36,122. Scorers: Hollins (Chelsea), Cooke (Chelsea), West Ham 1. Chelsea's first league win at Upton Park. Sources: 11v11, chelseafc.com.