Chelsea vs. Port Vale FA Cup: Lineups Revealed and Viewing Details
The FA Cup quarterfinals feature Chelsea facing Port Vale, marking an intriguing match-up. Chelsea is expected to secure an easy win against the third division side. However, the team has made some rotations in their lineup.
Chelsea vs. Port Vale FA Cup: Lineups Revealed
Chelsea’s Starting XI
Coach Liam Rosenior’s strategy includes a few changes, indicating a mix of experience and youth. Notably, Cole Palmer captains the team, which raises some eyebrows.
- Sanchez (Goalkeeper)
- Hato (Defender)
- Fofana (Defender)
- Tosin (Defender)
- Gusto (Defender)
- Santos (Midfielder)
- Lavia (Midfielder)
- Neto (Forward)
- Palmer (Captain, Forward)
- Estêvão (Forward)
- João Pedro (Forward)
Substitutes
Chelsea’s bench includes:
- Sharman-Lowe
- Acheampong
- Sarr
- Cucurella
- Caicedo
- Essugo
- Garnacho
- Kavuma-McQueen
- Delap
Port Vale’s Starting XI
Port Vale will field their own lineup, emphasizing player experience despite being the lower-tier team.
- Gauci (Goalkeeper)
- Hall (Defender)
- Gabriel (Defender)
- Garrity (Captain, Defender)
- Walters (Defender)
- Ojo (Midfielder)
- Gordon (Midfielder)
- Waine (Forward)
- Sherif (Forward)
- John (Forward)
- Humphreys (Forward)
Substitutes
Port Vale has the following players available on the bench:
- Amos
- Stockley
- Archer
- Crosdale
- Shipley
- Campbell
- G. Hall
- Magloire
- Gray
Match Details
This exciting fixture is scheduled for:
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Time: 17:15 BST; 12:15 PM EDT; 9:45 PM IST
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, SW6
- Referee: Farai Hallam (on-pitch); Neil Davies (VAR)
Broadcast Information
Fans can catch the match on:
- UK: BBC One, TNT Sports 1
- USA: Not available on TV
- India: Sony TEN 1
- Nigeria: SuperSport MaXimo 1
Streaming Options
The match will also be available for streaming on:
- UK: BBC iPlayer, HBO Max
- USA: ESPN Select
- India: Sony LIV
- Nigeria: DStv Now
With Chelsea anticipated to dominate, fans eagerly await an entertaining match at Stamford Bridge. Stay tuned to Filmogaz.com for further updates and insights on the FA Cup.
