Chelsea XI vs Charlton Athletic – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Chelsea travel to The Valley tonight while they begin a new era under head coach Liam Rosenior in the FA Cup third round.

Rosenior, who signed a long-term deal this week, takes over a side that has managed only one win in their last nine outings. Despite the recent slump, the Blues possess an incredible record of progression against lower-league sides in this competition. Facing a Charlton team currently sitting in the bottom half of the Championship, Rosenior will be desperate to secure a dominant victory to spark a turnaround in the club’s fortunes.

Chelsea Team News

Liam Rosenior is expected to shuffle his pack for his first game, though his options are limited by several absences. Marc Cucurella is suspended following his red card in the West London derby, and Mykhaylo Mudryk is also serving a ban. Long-term injury absentees include Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, and Dario Essugo.

Consequently, Rosenior could hand opportunities to some of the club’s younger talents. Josh Acheampong and Jorrel Hato are poised to start in a refreshed backline, while Filip Jorgensen is expected to be given the nod in goal. In midfield, Andrey Santos could partner Moises Caicedo. The attack looks formidable, with João Pedro—who has six goals in his last four FA Cup starts—likely to lead the line supported by Jamie Gittens, Estevao, and Alejandro Garnacho.

Chelsea Predicted Lineup

Chelsea predicted XI: Jorgensen; Acheampong, Fofana, Badiashile, Hato; Caicedo, Santos; Gittens, Estevao, Garnacho; Pedro

When will the match kick off?

The FA Cup third-round fixture takes place at The Valley on Saturday, 10 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT.

How to watch Charlton vs Chelsea?

The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+, with coverage starting at 19:30 GMT ahead of the 20:00 GMT kick-off.

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