Chelsea vs Port Vale – Match preview and team news
Chelsea welcome Port Vale to Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening for a historic FA Cup quarter-final encounter.This fixture marks the first competitive meeting between these two clubs in 97 years. Hea...
Chelsea vs Port Vale – Match preview and team news Chelsea welcome Port Vale to Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening for a historic FA Cup quarter-final encounter. This fixture marks the first competitive meeting between these two clubs in 97 years. Head coach Liam Rosenior is desperate to halt a bruising four-match losing streak in all competitions.
The Blues currently sit sixth in the Premier League but face a defining moment in their season. Chelsea boast a remarkable record against lower-league opposition, winning their last 37 cup ties against such opponents. Notably, a victory today would see the Blues reach their seventh FA Cup semi-final in the last decade.
Port Vale arrive in West London as the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition. The Valiants sit at the bottom of League One, yet they have produced a fairytale cup run. Manager Jon Brady has overseen five consecutive victories to reach this stage for only the second time ever.
Following their shock fifth-round win over Sunderland, the visitors aim to become the first third-tier side since 2018 to eliminate two top-flight clubs in one campaign. Chelsea vs Port Vale – Match preview and team news Date: Saturday, 4 April 2026 Kick-off: 17:30 BST Venue: Stamford Bridge, London Referee: Farai Hallam VAR: Neil Davies Team news Chelsea Liam Rosenior confirmed a significant internal sanction for Enzo Fernández following comments made during the international break. The midfielder will miss today’s match and next week’s clash with Manchester City.