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 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 for broadcast confirmation)
- USA: ESPN+
- India: Sony LIV / Sports18
- Live Tracker: FotMob (free, real-time stats & lineups)
Also read: How to Watch FA Cup 2025-26 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
