Chelsea kicks off their 2024/25 FA Cup journey with a third-round clash against League Two strugglers Morecambe at Stamford Bridge. This matchup offers the Blues a golden opportunity to break their recent winless streak and showcase their dominance against lower-league opposition.
The FA Cup third round often delivers drama and surprises, but Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side will aim to avoid any upsets as they face a Morecambe team languishing second from bottom in League Two. With the Blues looking to recover from post-Christmas blues, Saturday’s fixture presents a perfect chance to regain momentum.
Chelsea vs Morecambe: Key Match Details
- Location: Stamford Bridge, London, England
- Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 15:00 GMT / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
- Referee: Andrew Kitchen
Head-to-Head Record: Chelsea vs Morecambe
These two sides have met just once before in the FA Cup. During the 2020/21 season, Chelsea cruised to a 4-0 victory at Stamford Bridge, and they’ll be heavy favorites to repeat that performance this weekend.
Chelsea wins: 1
Morcambe Wins: 0
Draws: 0
Recent Form
Chelsea:
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Chelsea (04/01/25)
- Ipswich 2-0 Chelsea (30/12/24)
- Chelsea 1-2 Fulham (26/12/24)
- Everton 0-0 Chelsea (22/12/24)
- Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers (19/12/24)
Morecambe:
- Morecambe 2-0 Tranmere (01/01/25)
- Salford 1-0 Morecambe (29/12/24)
- Carlisle 0-1 Morecambe (26/12/24)
- Morecambe 0-2 Bromley (21/12/24)
- Cheltenham 2-0 Morecambe (14/12/24)
How to Watch Chelsea vs Morecambe Live – TV Channels and Streaming Info
- United Kingdom: talkSPORT Radio 2 (audio commentary)
- United States: ESPN+, ESPN App
- Canada: Sportsnet (multiple channels)
Chelsea Team News: Injury Concerns and Predicted Lineup
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is likely to rotate his squad, giving opportunities to fringe players and academy prospects. However, injuries and other issues will influence team selection
Unavailable players: Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Mykhailo Mudryk (suspension), Ben Chilwell, and Cesare Casadei (transfer-related absences).
Doubtful: Romeo Lavia (fitness), Carney Chukwuemeka, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (illness and injury).
Predicted Chelsea Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Jorgensen, Acheampong, Disasi, Adarabioyo, Veiga, Rak-Sakyi, Lavia, Madueke, Nkunku, George,
Morecambe Team News: Aiming for a Miracle
Morecambe manager Derek Adams faces a daunting challenge. His side will need a monumental effort to compete against Chelsea’s depth and talent. Ben Tollitt, their standout player with eight goals this season, remains the primary attacking threat.
Predicted Morecambe Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Burgoyne, Hendrie, Williams, Stott, Tutonda, White, Jones, Tollitt, Songo’o, Edwards, Dackers.
Chelsea vs Morecambe Prediction: Will the Blues Dominate?
Chelsea has made a habit of dismantling weaker opponents this season, including an 8-0 demolition of Noah in the Europa Conference League and a 5-0 thrashing of Barrow in the Carabao Cup. With Morecambe conceding 39 goals in League Two this term, the Blues could rack up a significant scoreline at Stamford Bridge.
Prediction: Chelsea 5-0 Morecambe