Chelsea Vs Port Vale, FA Cup 2025-26 Quarter-Final: Blues Thrash League One Side 7-0 At Stamford Bridge - In Pics
Chelsea delivered a ruthless masterclass at Stamford Bridge, dismantling League One’s Port Vale 7-0 to secure their place in the FA Cup semi-finals. Jorrel Hato ignited the rout just 63 seconds in, followed by first-half strikes from Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer. The dominance continued after the break as Tosin Adarabioyo and Andrey Santos added headers before Estêvão Willian and Alejandro Garnacho completed the scoring. Despite Port Vale’s historic quarter-final run, they were simply overwhelmed by a Blues side that produced a staggering 20 shots and nearly 5.0 expected goals (xG). See best photos from the match below.
Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho scores seventh goal during the English FA Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Chelsea and Port Vale in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton
Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho, centre, challenges for the ball with Port Vale's Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel, left, and Port Vale's Ethon Archer during the English FA Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Chelsea and Port Vale in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton
Chelsea's Estevao, left, scores past Port Vale's Joe Gauci his side's sixth goal during the English FA Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Chelsea and Port Vale in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton
Chelsea's Andrey Santos, left, scores his side's fifth goal during the English FA Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Chelsea and Port Vale in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton
Chelsea's Tosin Adarabioyo (4) scores his side's fourth goal during the English FA Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Chelsea and Port Vale in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton
Chelsea's Joao Pedro, centre left, makes an attempt to score during the English FA Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Chelsea and Port Vale in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton
Chelsea's Cole Palmer, centre, scores his side's third goal during the English FA Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Chelsea and Port Vale in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton
Chelsea's Joao Pedro scores his side's second goal during the English FA Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Chelsea and Port Vale in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton
Chelsea's Jorrel Hato, centre, scores his side's opening goal during the English FA Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Chelsea and Port Vale in London, England. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton
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