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Port Vale faces Chelsea this evening in the FA Cup quarterfinals. The Valiants, currently 22nd in League One with 42 points from 46 games, recent form LWLLD, and 61 points behind leaders Lincoln, will look to stop the rot and return to winning ways.
What's at Stake?
A place in the FA Cup semifinals is up for grabs, and Liam Rosenior's Chelsea side will be eager to secure a win after a bruising few weeks.
Team News
Port Vale has a few former Premier League stars in their ranks, including ex-Manchester United goalkeeper. Chelsea, on the other hand, has several injury concerns, with Reece James and Trevoh Chalobah out of the contest.
Head-to-Head
The two sides have a limited history, but Port Vale has been a different prospect in the FA Cup, stunning Sunderland in the fifth round to earn their place in the quarterfinals. Their recent form in the league has been poor, with a 1-0 win over Bolton Wanderers followed by defeats to Doncaster Rovers and Wycombe Wanderers.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League Standing | 22nd in League One |
| Goals This Season | 36 scored, 61 conceded |
| Title Race | 61 points behind leaders Lincoln |
| Last Result | Port Vale 0-2 Lincoln (2026-05-02) |
| Recent Form | 2W-0D-3L (LLWWL, most recent first) |
The match will take place at Stamford Bridge, with kick-off scheduled for 5.15pm BST. The game will be televised live on BBC One and TNT Sports 1, with live streaming available on BBC iPlayer and the HBO Max app and website.
