Chelsea were founded on 10 March 1905 at The Rising Sun pub ( now The Butcher 's Hook ) opposite the present - day main entrance to the ground on Fulham Road .
Chelsea were were elected to the Football League shortly afterwards .
Chelsea were founded on 10 March 1905 at The Rising Sun pub ( now The Butcher 's Hook ) opposite the present - day main entrance to the ground on Fulham Road , and were elected to the Football League shortly afterwards .