# Chelsea vs Port Vale FA Cup Quarter-Final Match Preview, Prediction, Teams, and How to Watch

URL: https://technosports.co.in/chelsea-vs-port-vale-fa-cup-quarter-final/  
Published: 2026-03-29  
Updated: 2026-03-29  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The **FA Cup** never runs out of drama, and this quarter-final is proof. **Chelsea host Port Vale** at Stamford Bridge on **Saturday, April 4, 2026 (4:15 PM UTC)** — a tie that pits Premier League heavyweights against a League One side fighting the football odds. Can the Valiants pull off the upset of the season? Let’s break it all down.

## Chelsea vs Port Vale Match Info at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | Chelsea vs Port Vale |
| **Competition** | FA Cup Quarter-Final |
| **Date & Time** | April 4, 2026 – 4:15 PM UTC |
| **Venue** | Stamford Bridge, London |
| **Capacity** | 41,841 |
| **Surface** | Grass |
| **Weather** | ~12°C |

## Team News & Injuries

Chelsea head into this one with a **significant injury list** — not ideal for a side already in shaky form.

| Player | Status |
| --- | --- |
| Mykhaylo Mudryk | Suspended |
| Reece James | Hamstring (Mid-April) |
| Levi Colwill | Cruciate (Late May) |
| Filip Jörgensen | Groin (Mid-April) |
| Trevoh Chalobah | Ankle (Early May) |
| Jamie Bynoe-Gittens | Hamstring (Doubtful) |
| Benoît Badiashile | Illness (Doubtful) |
| **Port Vale** | **Status** |
| Ben Heneghan | Injured |
| George Byers | Injured |

## Recent Form

![Chelsea vs Port Vale](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/chhslsl-1024x584.avif)

Chelsea have **lost their last 4 matches** — including a heavy 5-2 aggregate defeat to PSG in the Champions League and a 3-0 loss to Everton. That’s a worrying run heading into a Cup quarter-final.

Port Vale, meanwhile, **haven’t scored in their last 2 games** and are deep in League One survival mode. However, their FA Cup journey to this point is already historic.

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## How to Watch Chelsea vs Port Vale

- **UK:** BBC iPlayer / ITV (check [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football) for broadcast confirmation)
- **USA:** ESPN+
- **India:** Sony LIV / Sports18
- **Live Tracker:** [FotMob](https://www.fotmob.com/matches/chelsea-vs-port-vale/2r7b9s) (free, real-time stats & lineups)

Also read: [How to Watch FA Cup 2025-26 Live in India](https://technosports.co.in/how-to-watch-fa-cup-live-in-india/)

## Our Prediction

Despite Chelsea’s poor run of form, the **class gap is simply too wide** here. Playing at home before a 40,000+ crowd, Enzo Maresca’s men will be desperate to end their losing streak — and the FA Cup semi-final spot is a strong motivator. Expect Chelsea to control the tempo and win comfortably.

**Predicted Score: Chelsea 3–0 Port Vale**

## FAQs

### **Q: When is Chelsea vs Port Vale FA Cup Quarter-Final?**

The match takes place on **Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 4:15 PM UTC** at Stamford Bridge, London.

### **Q: Is Mudryk playing against Port Vale?**

No. Mykhaylo Mudryk is **suspended** for this match and will not feature for Chelsea.