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Chelsea vs Port Vale Tickets | FA Cup Quarter-Final Apr 2026
The magic of the FA Cup comes to Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host League One's basement side Port Vale in the quarter-finals on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The Club World Cup champions face the lowest-ranked team left in the competition in what promises to be a David vs Goliath encounter. Port Vale are in the last eight for the first time since 1954 after pulling off a sensational giant-killing, while Chelsea look to continue their march towards another trophy under new manager Liam Rosenior.
Match Details
The match kicks off at 5:15pm BST on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Stamford Bridge. The game will be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and TNT Sports, making it one of the showpiece ties of the quarter-final weekend.
Stamford Bridge
Stamford Bridge has been Chelsea's home since the club's founding in 1905. With a capacity of 40,343, it remains one of English soccer's most iconic venues, steeped in over a century of history. For Port Vale's traveling supporters, this will be the trip of a lifetime - a reward for their remarkable cup run that has captured the imagination of soccer fans across the country.
Head-to-Head Record
This will be the first competitive meeting between Chelsea and Port Vale in their history, adding an extra layer of significance to this FA Cup tie. The two clubs have existed in entirely different footballing orbits, separated by leagues and decades, making this quarter-final encounter all the more special. Port Vale have not faced top-flight opposition since beating Everton in the fourth round 30 years ago in 1996.
Port Vale's Remarkable Cup Run
Port Vale's journey to the quarter-finals has been nothing short of extraordinary. Despite sitting rock bottom of League One, 11 points from safety, Jon Brady's side have defied all expectations. New Zealand international Ben Waine - a boyhood Newcastle United fan - has been the hero, scoring the winning goal in three consecutive ties. His looping header against Premier League Sunderland in the fifth round sealed a famous 1-0 victory, eliminating a team ranked 57 places above them in the soccer pyramid. Five days earlier, Waine had also netted the winner against Championship side Bristol City in the fourth round. This is their first appearance in the last eight since they reached the semi-finals in 1954.
Chelsea 2025/26 Season
Liam Rosenior took charge of Chelsea in January 2026, replacing Enzo Maresca who had guided the club to UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup glory. The Blues beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the Club World Cup final in July 2025, cementing their status as one of world soccer's elite clubs. Under Rosenior, Chelsea have shown improvement in the Premier League while also progressing in the Champions League, where they face PSG again in the knockout stages. Their cup run has seen them beat Charlton Athletic 5-1, Hull City 4-0, and survive a thriller at Wrexham, coming from behind twice to win 4-2 after extra time in the fifth round.
Tickets
Tickets for Chelsea vs Port Vale are in extremely high demand as this FA Cup quarter-final captures the essence of the world's oldest cup competition. Port Vale supporters will cherish every moment of this historic occasion, while Chelsea fans will look to roar their side into the semi-finals. Book early to secure your place for this magical cup tie.
