Chelsea 7-0 Port Vale: Blues Cruise into FA Cup Semifinals in Style

Chelsea produced a sensational performance to thrash Port Vale 7-0 and book their place in the FA Cup 2026 semifinals. Playing at home, the Blues dominated from start to finish, delivering one of their most commanding displays of the season.

The hosts wasted no time asserting their authority, with Jorrel Hato opening the scoring in just the 2nd minute. The early goal set the tone for what would become a one-sided contest. Chelsea continued to press aggressively, and Joao Pedro doubled the lead in the 25th minute with a clinical finish.

Port Vale’s struggles deepened before halftime when Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel scored an unfortunate own goal in the 43rd minute, giving Chelsea a comfortable 3-0 advantage at the break.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with Chelsea maintaining complete control of possession and creating chances at will. Tosin Adarabioyo extended the lead in the 57th minute, while Andrey Santos added the fifth goal in the 69th minute with a composed finish.

Chelsea’s attacking showcase continued late into the game as Estevao Willian found the net in the 82nd minute to make it 6-0. In stoppage time, Alejandro Garnacho converted a penalty to cap off a remarkable 7-0 victory.

Port Vale struggled throughout the match and failed to break through Chelsea’s solid defensive structure. Their FA Cup journey ended at the quarterfinal stage, unable to cope with the Premier League side’s pace, precision, and attacking depth.

With this emphatic win, Chelsea have firmly established themselves as strong contenders for the FA Cup title this season. Their clinical finishing, combined with disciplined defending, will give them confidence heading into the semifinals as they aim to lift the prestigious trophy.