Chelsea return from the international break hoping to turn a corner, beginning with their appetizing FA Cup quarterfinal clash with League One strugglers Port Vale.
The Blues lost four consecutive games prior to the international period, conceding 12 times and exiting the Champions League during a dismal run, and they must turn their fortunes around during the final two months of the campaign.
Swatting aside the third tier’s worst side should prove little challenge for Chelsea’s star-studded squad and Liam Rosenior will demand an emphatic victory from his players on home turf to help appease supporters and inch towards the FA Cup final.
Here’s how fans can watch the events unfolding live from west London.
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What Time Does Chelsea vs. Port Vale Kick Off?
Location: London, England
Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Date: Saturday, April 4
Kick-off Time: 5:15 p.m. BST / 12:15 p.m. ET / 9:15 p.m. PT
Referee: Farai Hallam
VAR: Neil Davies
How to Watch Chelsea vs. Port Vale on TV, Live Stream
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Chelsea should book their semifinal spot in front of the TV cameras. | Chris Lee/Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC/Getty Images.
Saturday’s battle at Stamford Bridge will be broadcast live on free-to-air TV in the United Kingdom, BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport Website all having access. The match is also available via TNT Sports and its new streaming partner HBO Max—both also showing the game in Mexico.
ESPN and fuboTV are the destinations for interested audiences in the United States, while Sportsnet and its regional channels are carrying the fixture north of the border in Canada.
Country TV Channel/Live Stream
United States ESPN Select, ESPN App, fuboTV
United Kingdom BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Web, TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, HBO Max
Canada Sportsnet World, Sportsnet Plus, Sportsnet 360
Mexico TNT Sports Mexico, Max Mexico
MORE: Full list of FA Cup broadcasters around the world
What’s Next for Chelsea, Port Vale?
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Chelsea have some tough games on the horizon. | Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images.
Chelsea’s Champions League exit means plenty of preparation time during the week ahead of next Sunday’s Premier League battle with Manchester City. Things are similarly tough the following weekend when the Blues host Manchester United, again in the league.
Port Vale are in midweek action, however, taking on Rotherham United in League One.
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