Chelsea FC vs Manchester United FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 5
Overview
Match Preview
Chelsea FC vs Manchester United FC — FA Cup .
- Chelsea FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Stuart Burt
- Referee Eddie Smart
- Referee Andre Marriner
- Referee Anthony Taylor
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | Manchester United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Feb | Malmo FF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Feb | Manchester City FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 02 Feb | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 30 Jan | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–4 | L |
| 27 Jan | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | Chelsea FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Feb | Fulham FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | Leicester City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Jan | Burnley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Jan | Arsenal FC | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
39%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
Chelsea FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
Manchester United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Chelsea FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Chelsea FC
| Pedro Neto | 4 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United FC is underway.
- 5' Chelsea FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Manchester United FC's shape.
- 10' Chris Smalling is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Chelsea FC tonight.
- 15' The referee has no hesitation. Nemanja Matic is booked for Manchester United FC — Yellow card on 15.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Romelu Lukaku made 411 appearances and scored 160 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 21' It’s a booking for Manchester United FC player. Ashley Young gets a Yellow card.
- 26' Chelsea FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' Ander Herrera is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the midfielder.
- 36' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 41' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chelsea FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 45' Magnificent from Paul Pogba! That is 34 goals in 411 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 50' Manchester United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 55' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 58' Chelsea FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Willian is hanging Pedro on the field on 58 minute.
- 60' That is a Yellow card for Chelsea FC. Antonio Rudiger will be fuming at that decision.
- 65' N'Golo Kante has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 65.
- 70' It is a cagey affair so far. Chelsea FC in their trying to find a way past Manchester United FC's compact .
- 71' Chelsea FC ring the changes. Mateo Kovacic has done his job and it is now time for Ross Barkley to step up.
- 73' Manchester United FC make a change. Romelu Lukaku trudges off to be replaced by Alexis Sanchez on 73 minutes.
- 76' A change in the Manchester United FC ranks — Mata exits the field as Andreas Pereira enters on 76.
- 81' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 82' The whistle greets Azpilicueta as he departs to be replaced by Davide Zappacosta.
- 87' Manchester United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 90' A change in the Manchester United FC ranks — Marcus Rashford exits the field as Scott McTominay enters on 90.
- Manchester United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Mateo Kovacic ↓ Ross Barkley 71'
- 5
- 2
- 1
- 28
- 3
- 7
- 10
- 30
- 11
- 9
Bench
- 13
-
22
Willian ↑ 58'
- 18
- 27
-
21
Davide Zappacosta ↑ 82'
- 20
-
8
Ross Barkley ↑ 71'
Coach
Maurizio Sarri
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 18
- 10
- 6
- 31
- 2
-
9
Romelu Lukaku ↓ Alexis Sanchez 73'
- 12
- 23
- 21
-
8
Mata ↓ Andreas Pereira 76'
Bench
- 1
- 17
- 3
-
39
Scott McTominay ↑ 90'
-
7
Alexis Sanchez ↑ 73'
- 20
-
15
Andreas Pereira ↑ 76'
Coach
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anthony Martial | 5 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 4 |
| Marcus Rashford | 3 |
| Cole Palmer | 3 |
| Jorginho | 2 |
| Marcos Alonso | 2 |
| Casemiro | 2 |
| Scott McTominay | 2 |
Head to Head
Chelsea FC Form
Manchester United FC Form
2019-02-18
Chelsea FC
0–2
Manchester United FC
W
2019-02-12
Manchester United FC
0–2
Paris Saint-Germain FC
L
2019-02-09
Fulham FC
0–3
Manchester United FC
W
2019-02-03
Leicester City FC
0–1
Manchester United FC
W
2019-01-29
Manchester United FC
2–2
Burnley FC
D
2019-01-25
Arsenal FC
1–3
Manchester United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.22
Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Manchester United FC xG
I would bet for:
Chelsea FC or Manchester United FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Chelsea FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Manchester United FC
69%
Chelsea FC or Manchester United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
9%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC
| Handicap | Chelsea FC covers | Push | Manchester United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

