A security alert near Stamford Bridge has prompted fears ahead of Chelsea v Wolves. (Image: Getty)
Chelsea's fixture with Wolves on Sunday was at risk of being delayed after reports of a fire in a hotel near Stamford Bridge. The match was due to take place at 2pm but faced the possibility of being pushed back to allow fans to travel safely to the stadium.
A security alert prevented fans from gaining entry into Stamford Bridge. There has been no official statement from the Premier League or Chelsea, with the situation cleared within the hour.
Chelsea are hoping to bounce back from their midweek drubbing by Liverpool against Wolves, who had also suffered disappointment after a stoppage-time winner from Kobbie Mainoo caused Gary O'Neil's outfit to lose 4-3 to Manchester United on Thursday.
The two teams faced the possibility of being forced to wait even longer to right their previous results, when a security alert was made near the Shed End of Stamford Bridge which saw fans prevented from entering the stadium before kick-off.
Stamford Bridge before Chelsea are scheduled to face Wolves. (Image: Getty)
Sky Sports reporter Ron Walker explained: "We're still waiting for more details on what caused that security alert around Stamford Bridge around half an hour ago now, but it's been reported there was a fire in one of the kitchens in the Millennium Hotel.
"Whatever happened, credit to fans and stewards, who dealt with the situation very well. Walking into the ground about 12.15, though fans were being held back from entering the stadium, everything was very calm. It looks like it's just a minor blip ahead of a big afternoon where both these sides are desperate to bounce back from midweek disappointment."
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But the broadcaster have since claimed that there is no longer the expectation that kick-off will be delayed, after the security alert was promptly dealt with.
Players from both sides are thought to have already travelled to the ground and are unaffected, but fans are still attempting to access the area around Stamford Bridge and have been met with delays.
Chelsea made two changes from the 4-1 defeat at Anfield to face Wolves, with Malo Gusto and Christopher Nkunku starting in place of Benoit Badiashile and Noni Madueke. Pablo Sarabia, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Joao Gomes come in for the visitors.
