London, England, April 4, 2026 – Stamford Bridge played host to a complete demolition on Saturday night as Chelsea annihilated League Two side Port Vale 7-0 to book their place in the FA Cup semifinals. The Blues were ruthless from the opening minute, scoring inside 120 seconds and never taking their foot off the gas in a display that highlighted the vast gulf in class between the two sides.
For Port Vale, this was a brutal end to a fairytale cup run. For Chelsea, it was a statement performance filled with young stars, defensive solidity, and attacking flair that will have the rest of the competition looking over their shoulders.
Chelsea vs Port Vale: Match Overview
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | FA Cup Quarterfinal |
| Match | Chelsea vs Port Vale |
| Date | 4th Apr 2026 |
| Time | 23:15 |
| Half-Time | 3 – 0 |
| Full-Time | 7 – 0 |
First Half: Over Before It Began
Any hope Port Vale harbored of causing an upset was extinguished within two minutes. In the 2nd minute, Dutch defender J. Hato rose highest at a corner kick to head home his first goal for the club, making it 1-0 before the visitors had even touched the ball. Chelsea continued to dominate possession and carve open the Vale defense at will. In the 25th minute, Brazilian forward Joao Pedro doubled the lead with a composed finish from inside the box after a slick passing move, slotting past the helpless Port Vale goalkeeper to make it 2-0.
Just before the halftime break, the unfortunate J. Lawrence-Gabriel put the ball into his own net in the 43rd minute. A dangerous low cross from the Chelsea left wing was intended for a teammate, but Lawrence-Gabriel’s attempted clearance deflected cruelly past his own keeper, sending the Blues into the tunnel with a commanding 3-0 lead.
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Chelsea vs Port Vale: Goal Scorers
| Time | Goal Scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2′ | J. Hato | Chelsea |
| 25′ | Joao Pedro | Chelsea |
| 43′ (OG) | J. Lawrence Gabriel | Port Vale (own goal) |
| 57′ | T. Adarabioyo | Chelsea |
| 69′ | A. Santos | Chelsea |
| 82′ | Estevao | Chelsea |
| 90+2′ (Pen) | A. Garnacho | Chelsea |
Second Half: More of the Same
Manager Enzo Maresca urged his side to maintain their professionalism in the second half, and they responded emphatically. The 57th minute saw central defender T. Adarabioyo get in on the act, powering home a header from a well-delivered free kick to make it 4-0. The big center-back celebrated wildly in front of the Shed End.
Twelve minutes later, in the 69th minute, midfielder A. Santos added a fifth. The young Brazilian collected the ball on the edge of the area, shifted it onto his right foot, and unleashed an unstoppable drive into the top corner. Stamford Bridge rose to applaud the audacity of the finish.
The 82nd minute brought the sixth goal, and it was a historic one. Highly rated teenager Estevao who has been lighting up the youth ranks got his senior goal for the club. A sweeping team move ended with the young winger tapping in at the far post, sending the home fans into delirium.
There was still time for one more. Deep into stoppage time, a clumsy challenge inside the Port Vale box earned Chelsea a penalty. In the 90+2nd minute, substitute A. Garnacho stepped up, sent the keeper the wrong way from the spot, and completed the 7-0 rout.
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FAQs
What was the score of the Chelsea vs Port Vale match?
Chelsea defeated Port Vale 7-0 at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Who scored in the Chelsea vs Port Vale game?
The scorers were Jorrel Hato, João Pedro, Tosin Adarabioyo, Andrey Santos, Estêvão Willian, and Alejandro Garnacho (penalty), along with an own goal by Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel.
When was the Chelsea vs Port Vale FA Cup game?
The match took place on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Who were the standout players for Chelsea against Port Vale?
Estêvão Willian was highly praised, with his performance described as “unplayable” and compared to Eden Hazard, while Joao Pedro was also highlighted for his performance.
Did Chelsea advance to the FA Cup semi-finals?
Yes, this 7-0 victory secured Chelsea a place in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley.
