Sunday , 16 August 2026

Chelsea FC vs Morecambe FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2024-25
Chelsea FC
5 – 0
Full Time
Morecambe FC
Sat 11 Jan 2025 · 15:00 UTC Stamford Bridge 38,998 HT 45' · FT 45'
Tosin Adarabioyo 39' 1–0
Christopher Nkunku 50' 2–0
Tosin Adarabioyo 70' 3–0
Joao Felix 75' 4–0
Joao Felix 77' 5–0

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Morecambe FC — FA Cup at Stamford Bridge.

Head-to-Head

2
Chelsea FC 2 games · Avg 4.5 goals Morecambe FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-11 Chelsea FC 5–0 Morecambe FC 2021-01-10 Chelsea FC 4–0 Morecambe FC

Recent Form

Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Jan Morecambe FC H 5–0 W
04 Jan Crystal Palace FC A 1–1 D
30 Dec Ipswich Town FC A 0–2 L
26 Dec Fulham FC H 1–2 L
22 Dec Everton FC A 0–0 D
15 Dec Brentford FC H 2–1 W
Morecambe FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Jan Chelsea FC A 0–5 L
30 Nov Bradford City AFC H 1–0 W
02 Nov Worthing FC A 2–0 W
06 Jan Swansea City AFC A 0–2 L
02 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC A 2–0 W
04 Nov Lincoln City FC A 2–1 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Chelsea 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' Temperatures are rising at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea FC face off against Morecambe FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Chelsea FC in their trying to find a way past Morecambe FC's compact .
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Chelsea FC and Morecambe FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jamie Stott suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' Chelsea FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Morecambe FC backline.
  • 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 30' The travelling Morecambe FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 35' Marcus Dackers, a Wales , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 39' Against the run of play, Tosin Adarabioyo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 46' Reece James makes way for Malo Gusto at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
  • 50' Brilliant from the ! Christopher Nkunku makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 50.
  • 53' Morecambe FC make a change. Marcus Dackers trudges off to be replaced by Jordan Slew on 53 minutes.
  • 58' Chelsea FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 58.
  • 63' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 68' The whistle greets Gwion Edwards as he departs to be replaced by Adam Lewis.
  • 70' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Tosin Adarabioyo makes it 3-0.
  • 75' The deadlock is broken! Joao Felix gets on the scoresheet on 75 minutes.
  • 77' Goal! Joao Felix scores his 75 goal in 467 matches.
  • 81' Another substitution for Morecambe FC to replace Callum Jones by Hallam Hope on 81 minute.
  • 86' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Chelsea FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 5-0.

Lineups

Chelsea FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Morecambe FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Derek Adams

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tosin Adarabioyo 2
Joao Felix 2
Timo Werner 1
Christopher Nkunku 1
Callum Hudson-Odoi 1
Mason Mount 1
Kai Havertz 1

Head to Head

2025-01-11 Chelsea FC 5–0 Morecambe FC 2021-01-10 Chelsea FC 4–0 Morecambe FC

Chelsea FC Form

2025-01-11 Chelsea FC 5–0 Morecambe FC W 2025-01-04 Crystal Palace FC 1–1 Chelsea FC D 2024-12-30 Ipswich Town FC 2–0 Chelsea FC L 2024-12-26 Chelsea FC 1–2 Fulham FC L 2024-12-22 Everton FC 0–0 Chelsea FC D 2024-12-15 Chelsea FC 2–1 Brentford FC W

Morecambe FC Form

2025-01-11 Chelsea FC 5–0 Morecambe FC L 2024-11-30 Morecambe FC 1–0 Bradford City AFC W 2024-11-02 Worthing FC 0–2 Morecambe FC W 2024-01-06 Swansea City AFC 2–0 Morecambe FC L 2023-12-02 Wycombe Wanderers FC 0–2 Morecambe FC W 2023-11-04 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Morecambe FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.36 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83 Morecambe FC xG
I would bet for: Chelsea FC to win 65% + Over 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC65% Draw21% Morecambe FC14%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Morecambe FC
35%
Chelsea FC or Morecambe FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC51% Draw39% Morecambe FC10%
Actual: Chelsea FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–0 not predicted
5 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
11.4%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
8.8%
1 – 1
8.8%
3 – 1
7.2%
0 – 0
5.6%
4 – 0
5.2%
4 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Morecambe FC covers
-2.5 27% — 73%
-2 27% 21% 52%
-1.5 48% — 52%
-1 48% 22% 30%
-0.5 70% — 30%
+0.5 89% — 11%
+1 89% 7% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
Morecambe FC keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.