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Chelsea travel to Championship side Charlton Athletic for the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday night to round up day two of domestic cup action
Marc Cucurella of Chelsea is shown the red card by Referee Peter Bankes during the Premier League match between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage on January 7, 2026 in London, England.
Chelsea look to bounce back from a defeat by Fulham(Image: Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about Charlton vs Chelsea
Is it on TV? Yes, the FA Cup third-round tie between Charlton Athletic and Chelsea is being televised. The match is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, with an 8pm UK time kick-off at The Valley.
UK broadcast: The game will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate for 4K/HDR viewing. Coverage typically begins around 30 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Live stream details: If you prefer to stream the match on your phone, tablet, or laptop, then you can tune in on the TNT Sports app or via discovery+.
Radio commentary: You can also listen to FA Cup action via radio broadcast. Commentary can be found on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Chelsea team news: The Blues are dealing with several absences, but will likely use this cup tie to integrate players returning from illness and short-term knocks. Robert Sanchez, Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia and Dario Essugo all expect to be out, with Marc Cucurella missing out due to suspension.
Charlton team news: Manager Nathan Jones is dealing with a few key injuries as his side looks to pull off a massive upset against the Club World Cup champions. Onel Hernandez, Reece Burke, Matt Godden and Kayne Ramsay are all unavailable with Charlie Kelman, Greg Doherty and Tyreece Campbell expected to carry the pressure for the team.
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