Cole Palmer was the centerpiece of a historic Premier League encounter at Molineux on Saturday, February 6, 2026. The English midfielder delivered a clinical first-half performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers, rewriting several record books for both Chelsea and the Premier League.
The First-Half Hat-Trick Specialist
Palmer secured a stunning hat-trick within the first 45 minutes of the match. This feat made him the first player in Premier League history to score three different hat-tricks in the first half of a game. His previous first-half hat-tricks were recorded against:
- Everton
- Brighton & Hove Albion
Surpassing a Legend: The John Terry Milestone
Beyond the speed of his goals, Palmer reached a significant scoring milestone for the club. His three goals took his total Premier League tally for Chelsea to 42 goals.
In doing so, he officially surpassed the legendary former captain John Terry, who scored 41 Premier League goals during his storied career at Stamford Bridge. While Terry remains the club’s highest-scoring defender, Palmer has reached and exceeded that number in significantly fewer appearances since his arrival.
Chelsea’s New Hat-Trick King
Palmer now holds the record for the most Premier League hat-tricks in Chelsea’s history. By securing his latest treble, he pulled ahead of some of the most iconic names to ever wear the blue shirt:
- Cole Palmer: >3 Hat-tricks
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: 3 Hat-tricks
- Eden Hazard: 3 Hat-tricks
This record is particularly impressive considering Chelsea has been a mainstay in the Premier League since its inception in 1992.
Impact Since Manchester City Departure
Since completing his move from Manchester City on the final day of the 2024 summer transfer window, Palmer has evolved from a promising talent into one of the most clinical players in world football. His ability to dominate games from the midfield has made him the undisputed focal point of the current Chelsea project.
Source: Africa Publicity
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