Charlton Athletic vs Chelsea - FA Cup Match

Charlton Athletic vs Chelsea Preview: FA Cup Clash

Charlton Athletic will host Chelsea at The Valley on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 23:00 UTC in what promises to be an exciting FA Cup encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.

Current Form & Recent Results

Charlton Athletic have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 1 win from 5 games while suffering 2 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.

Chelsea have been difficult to beat recently, remaining undefeated in 4 of their last 5 matches despite only winning 1.

Head-to-Head Record

Chelsea have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, winning 8 of the last 15 encounters compared to Charlton Athletic's 5 wins. With 2 draws between them, the visitors will be confident of continuing their positive record.

Match Prediction & Analysis

This promises to be a tightly contested affair with little separating these two sides on paper. Both teams will fancy their chances of victory, and the match could go either way. Expect an entertaining encounter with plenty of action and possibly goals at both ends.

Key Facts

• Kick-off: Saturday, January 10, 2026, 23:00 UTC
• Venue: The Valley
• Competition: FA Cup
• H2H Record (Last 15): Charlton Athletic 5W - 2D - 8W Chelsea