Sport Sweeney unsure council would let Chelsea play at Twickenham

CHELSEA are likely to face opposition from the local council if they request to play their home games at Allianz Stadium while redeveloping Stamford Bridge, according to the Rugby Football Union.

- Duncan BECH

The Premier League club are looking to expand their capacity of 40,343 by either rebuilding their existing ground or moving to a new site in west London.

Twickenham has previously been viewed as a possible temporary home when Chelsea have drawn up redevelopment plans, and the move would generate income for the RFU at a time when it is considering its own stadium improvements and is contending with record losses.

While the RFU would be open to an approach from the Blues, chief executive Bill Sweeney suspects the relocation would not be approved by Richmond upon Thames Council.