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Premier League giants Chelsea turn their attention to the FA Cup, where they will face bottom of League One side Port Vale in the quarter-finals
Liam Rosenior, Manager of Chelsea, reacts during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 14, 2026 in London, England
Liam Rosenior's Chelsea take on Port Vale at Stamford Bridge(Image: 2026 Getty Images)
Everything you need to know to watch Chelsea take on Port Vale in the FA Cup
Chelsea vs Port Vale date and time: The FA Cup quarter-final clash will take place on Saturday, April 4, with kick-off set for 5.15pm BST. This late afternoon fixture at Stamford Bridge is part of a packed schedule of FA Cup action across the weekend.
How to watch in the UK: UK fans can watch the game live on terrestrial television via BBC One, where the broadcast coverage will begin at 5pm BST. The match will also be televised on TNT Sports 1, with their dedicated pre-match build-up starting earlier at 4.30pm BST.
Live stream options: UK viewers can stream the action on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, both of which provide free access to the match for those with a valid TV licence. TNT Sports subscribers can stream the action live via the HBO Max app and website.
How to watch in the US: For fans based in the United States, the match will be broadcast and streamed exclusively through ESPN. You will need an active subscription to the service to access the live English and Spanish language feeds on your preferred devices.
Radio coverage: Radio coverage in the UK will be provided by BBC Radio 5 Live, offering full match commentary for those on the move. Fans can also listen to live audio commentary through the Chelsea Official App and the club's official website starting five minutes before kick-off.
Chelsea team news: Blues manager Liam Rosenior could welcome back Benoit Badiashile and Jamie Gittens, though Trevoh Chalobah and Levi Colwill remain sidelined. Captain Reece James is currently a doubt and will face a late fitness test following a hamstring issue. Enzo Fernandez will miss the game due to disciplinary reasons.
Port Vale team news: Port Vale will be missing key players such as George Byers and Jayden Stockley due to injury but they are expected to rely on experienced figures like Andre Gray and Ben Amos. The League One side will be looking to pull off another massive upset after beating Sunderland 1-0 in the previous round.
Head-to-head record: These two clubs have met 14 times in their history, with Chelsea holding the advantage with seven wins compared to Port Vale's three. The two sides have played out four draws but this is their first competitive meeting since 1929.