Sunday , 16 August 2026

Chelsea FC vs Port Vale FC, FA Cup 2025-26 QUARTER FINALS

FA Cup · 2025-26
Chelsea FC
7 – 0
Full Time
Port Vale FC
Sat 4 Apr 2026 · 16:15 UTC Stamford Bridge 38,375 HT 45' · FT 45'
Jorrel Hato 2' 1–0
Joao Pedro 25' 2–0
Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel og 42' 3–0
Tosin Adarabioyo 57' 4–0
Andrey Santos 69' 5–0
Estevao 82' 6–0
Alejandro Garnacho pen 90+2' 7–0
Y 33' Martin Sherif

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Port Vale FC — FA Cup at Stamford Bridge.

Match Details

  • Referee Farai Hallam (England)
  • Assistant 1 Richard West
  • Assistant 2 Steven Meredith (England)

Head-to-Head

1
Chelsea FC 1 games · Avg 7.0 goals Port Vale FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-04 Chelsea FC 7–0 Port Vale FC

Recent Form

Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Apr Port Vale FC H 7–0 W
21 Mar Everton FC A 0–3 L
17 Mar Paris Saint-Germain FC H 0–3 L
14 Mar Newcastle United FC H 0–1 L
11 Mar Paris Saint-Germain FC A 2–5 L
07 Mar Wrexham AFC A 4–2 W
Port Vale FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Apr Chelsea FC A 0–7 L
28 Mar Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–4 L
24 Mar Doncaster Rovers FC A 0–1 L
21 Mar Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–0 W
17 Mar Blackpool FC A 2–3 L
14 Mar Huddersfield Town AFC H 0–0 D

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
67% Clean Sheets
Port Vale 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
Port Vale FC
Ben Waine 3 G
Devante Cole 2 G 2 A
Ruari Paton 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Chelsea FC vs Port Vale FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 2' Jorrel Hato has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 2 minutes.
  • 7' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 12' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Chelsea FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 17' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 22' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 25' Joao Pedro does the damage! The net is bulging and Chelsea FC surge ahead!
  • 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Port Vale FC that had 153 games and scored 112 goals.
  • 33' Controversy at the stadium! Martin Sherif argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 38' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jon Brady will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 42' Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Port Vale FC are in front.
  • 47' Over 47 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 52' The 28-year-old Robert Sanchez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 57' Tosin Adarabioyo does the damage! The net is bulging and Chelsea FC surge ahead!
  • 61' Fresh legs for Chelsea FC! Alejandro Garnacho comes on to replace Pedro Neto.
  • 62' Chelsea FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dario Essugo is hanging Cole Palmer on the field on 62 minute.
  • 65' The Port Vale FC bench stirs into life. Liam Gordon is withdrawn and Elijah Campbell gets his opportunity.
  • 69' GOAL! Andrey Santos scores on 69. Assisted by Estevao
  • 74' A change in the Port Vale FC ranks — Ben Garrity exits the field as Ethon Archer enters on 74.
  • 78' Chelsea FC ring the changes. Romeo Lavia has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Kavuma-McQueen to step up.
  • 82' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Estevao makes no mistake. 5-1!
  • 85' It is a substitution in Chelsea FC team. Malo Gusto is replaced by Josh Acheampong on 85 minute.
  • 90' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Chelsea FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Chelsea FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Port Vale FC Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jon Brady

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.17 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78 Port Vale FC xG
I would bet for: Chelsea FC to win 74% + Over 2.5 goals 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC74% Draw15% Port Vale FC11%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 3.95
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 73%
27%
± 3.5 54%
46%
± 4.5 35%
65%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
89%
Draw or Port Vale FC
26%
Chelsea FC or Port Vale FC
85%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC63% Draw30% Port Vale FC7%
Actual: Chelsea FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 7–0 not predicted
7 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
10.2%
2 – 0
10%
4 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
6.3%
4 – 1
6.1%
1 – 1
5.4%
5 – 0
5%
5 – 1
4%
3 – 2
3%
0 – 0
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Port Vale FC covers
-2.5 44% — 56%
-2 44% 21% 35%
-1.5 65% — 35%
-1 65% 18% 18%
-0.5 82% — 18%
+0.5 94% — 6%
+1 94% 4% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗
Port Vale FC keeps clean sheet
5% ✓

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