The 1951–52 season was Chelsea Football Club's thirty-eighth competitive season.

The club once more struggled in the First Division and finished 19th.

In the FA Cup, Chelsea reached the semi-finals for the second time in three years, and once again lost to Arsenal after a replay.

Manager Billy Birrell retired at the end of the season and was replaced by Ted Drake.

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