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Chelsea fans at risk of MISSING season opener against Crystal Palace as club confirms Matthew Harding Lower Stand will remain closed until further notice with the club yet to finish installation of rail seating

Chelsea supporters risk missing out on the club's season opener against Crystal Palace due to incomplete work in the Matthew Harding Lower Stand at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues, fresh off their Super Cup triumph in Belfast this week, are hoping to close the gap on Manchester City and challenge Pep Guardiola's side for the Premier League title this campaign.

However, Chelsea have announced that unfinished work on installing rail seating in the Matthew Harding Lower Stand means it will remain closed until further notice, meaning season ticket holders could possibly miss out on attending the first game on Saturday.