The 1961–62 season was Chelsea Football Club's forty-eighth competitive season.

Following a poor start to the season, manager Ted Drake was dismissed in September 1961 and replaced by player-coach Tommy Docherty.

Nevertheless, the club were relegated at the season of the season, ending a 32-year spell in the top-flight.

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