Saturday , 14 November 2026

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

FA Cup · 2024-25
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

Recent Form

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
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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Chelsea FC is hosting Morecambe FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Chelsea FC is showing some good football. However, Chelsea FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 10' It looks surprising Chelsea FC does not make any changes. Gwion Edwards has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Chelsea FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 20' Morecambe FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 25' Chelsea FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Morecambe FC backline.
  • 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Morecambe FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Romeo Lavia, as he is very good at scoring at Stamford Bridge with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 39' Tosin Adarabioyo is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the defender.
  • 44' Chelsea FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Chelsea FC! Malo Gusto comes on to replace Reece James.
  • 50' GOAL! Christopher Nkunku scores on 50.
  • 53' Jordan Slew gets the nod from Morecambe FC. He replaces Marcus Dackers and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 58' Morecambe FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 63' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Morecambe FC that had 98 games and scored 108 goals.
  • 68' Adam Lewis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gwion Edwards on 68 minute.
  • 70' Magnificent from Tosin Adarabioyo! That is 16 goals in 389 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 75' What composure from Joao Felix! The Portugal international strokes it home. 4-0.
  • 77' Brilliant from the ! Joao Felix makes it 5-0 with a superb finish on 77.
  • 81' It is a substitution in Morecambe FC team. Callum Jones is replaced by Hallam Hope on 81 minute.
  • 86' Harry Burgoyne has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Morecambe FC.

Lineups

H2H

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.