According to football.london, Chelsea's new stadium plans remain undecided, with fans still divided on whether to rebuild at Stamford Bridge or move elsewhere.

Chelsea has two main options regarding the stadium. One is to demolish Stamford Bridge and rebuild on the current site, though the club would need temporary accommodation for several years during reconstruction, with Wembley Stadium being the most likely option. The other is to relocate and build a new stadium elsewhere, but many Chelsea fans oppose moving away from their historic home. The Earl's Court site, previously considered, now appears unlikely after the Earl's Court Development Company stated it has other plans for the location. A setback earlier this week has intensified debate among supporters.

However, sources within Chelsea suggest a solution regarding the Earl's Court plan may still emerge. Earlier this year, football.london reported that this possibility should not be dismissed entirely. Any move away from Stamford Bridge would require approval from the Chelsea Pitch Owners (CPO), a fan organization that holds the freehold to the stadium land.

Last month, Chris Isitt, Chairman of the Chelsea Pitch Owners, stated via the organization's social media that it had not yet received any formal proposals to relocate.

While it is difficult to determine the exact proportion of supporters favoring each option, online discussions suggest that more fans prefer staying at Stamford Bridge. The report cites West Ham United as a cautionary example, noting that many supporters have never forgiven the owners for moving from Upton Park to the London Stadium. Relocating to a modern new stadium is not automatically better; while some moves have been successful, many fans still resent being uprooted.

During Roman Abramovich's ownership, the Hammersmith and Fulham Council Planning Committee approved an application to redevelop Stamford Bridge. The Chelsea Supporters' Trust welcomed the decision with a statement: "We are delighted that the Hammersmith & Fulham Council Planning Committee has approved the application for the redevelopment of Stamford Bridge. The club has been at the heart of the community for 112 years, and we welcome Mr. Abramovich's decision to rebuild the stadium rather than move elsewhere in London, and the Council's unanimous approval of these exciting and ambitious plans."

The statement continued: "Stamford Bridge and Chelsea Football Club can now continue to be part of the community for many years to come, playing in one of the best stadiums in the country—a stadium that will reflect our rich history."

Less than 18 months later, Abramovich was forced to suspend the stadium plans due to visa renewal issues. The statement above was issued in January 2017, and nearly a decade later, Chelsea's stadium future remains uncertain. The club has also undergone a change of ownership during this period.

As of the report's publication, Chelsea's current ownership does not consider a stand-by-stand renovation feasible, effectively ruling out a phased approach. The club's two remaining options are to demolish and rebuild Stamford Bridge or relocate and construct a new stadium elsewhere.

While Chelsea fans are eager for substantial progress, sources indicate that stadium solutions require considerable time. The wait continues.

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