Chelsea vs Morecambe Preview
- Tournament: FA Cup
- Date: Saturday, January 11
- Kick-off Time: 3:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Chelsea and Morecambe will clash in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup 2024/25 campaign at the historic Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Morecambe has already defeated Worthing and Bradford City in the previous rounds to qualify for this stage. Chelsea, on the other hand, will begin its journey in the current edition of the FA Cup and will look to embark on a successful journey towards its ninth FA Cup title. The FA Cup is the oldest and one of the most prestigious competitions in club football history and all eyes will be on the tournament from the upcoming round. The Chelsea vs Morecambe fixture should be a comfortable day at the office for the Chelsea players.
Morecambe will be highly disappointed and discontent with its recent results. In the last six games, the club has managed just two victories along with four defeats. During this period, Morecambe has scored just three goals and conceded six. Morecambe is in the relegation zone in the fourth tier of English football, League Two. The team has done a commendable job so far in the FA Cup but will be aware that a result on Saturday is a far-fetched prospect.
Chelsea fans will not be delighted or satisfied with how the recent matches have played out. The Blues have collected two victories, two defeats, and two draws in the last six outings. This poor run of form has pushed Chelsea down to the fourth spot in the table and has already shut down any hopes for a title push. Chelsea last won the FA Cup in 2018 and has since participated in three finals as well. Chelsea fans will feel that it is time to finally end the trophy drought and bring the FA Cup back to the Bridge. A piece of silverware this season can go a long way for this ambitious project at Chelsea.
Chelsea Team News
Benoit Badiashille (Muscle Injury), Carney Chukwumeka (Illness), Gabriel Slonina (Finger Injury), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Knock), Romeo Lavia (Hamstring Injury), and Wesley Fofana (Hamstring Injury) will remain on the sidelines for Chelsea.
Morecambe Team News
According to reports, the visitors will travel to Stamford Bridge without any injury or suspension worries. This will allow coach Derek Adams to freely select his best XI and field his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation.
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Chelsea vs Morecambe Predicted Lineups
Chelsea Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Sanchez
Defenders: Gusto, Adarabioyo, Colwill. Cucurella
Midfielders: Caicedo, Fernandez, Palmer
Forwards: Neto, Sancho, Jackson
Morecambe Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Burgoyne
Defenders: Hendrie, Williams, Stott, Tutonda
Midfielders: White, Jones, Songo’o
Forwards: Tollitt, Edwards, Dackers
Chelsea vs Morecambe H2H Record
The two sides also clashed in the FA Cup during the 2020/21 season with Chelsea registering a massive and comfortable 4-0 victory at home.
| Result | Date and Competition |
| Chelsea 4-0 Morecambe | 2021, FA Cup |
Key Players to Watch in Chelsea vs Morecambe
Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea)
Enzo Fernandez has been one of the most potent and ambitious signings by Chelsea Football Club in recent years. The Argentinian midfielder has secured a place as one of the regular starters. Fernandez is helped by his ability to play between the lines and also move into the little pockets in attack. At the age of 23, Enzo Fernandez has already appeared in 86 games for Chelsea. The success of the club this season will be dependent on his performances.
Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Cole Palmer has been one of the biggest reasons behind Chelsea’s resurgence in the previous two seasons. Palmer has been one of the best players in the world so far this season. He is ranked second in big chances created in the Premier League (16). The youngster has already registered 13 goals and six assists in the league so far. There is much more to his game than statistics and Cole Palmer has ensured to display that time and time again.
Chelsea vs Morecambe Prediction
Despite Chelsea’s poor run of form and inconsistent results, the Blues will have far too much in the tank to hurt the visitors at any moment. Morecambe will face a daunting task in tackling Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Predicted Score: Chelsea 4-0 Morecambe
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Where to watch Chelsea vs Morecambe Live?
| Country | Telecast Details |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | BBC Sport Web |
FAQs
Q. When is Chelsea vs Morecambe?
The Chelsea vs Morecambe match will be played on 11ᵗʰ January at Stamford Bridge, London.
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Q. What is the predicted score in Chelsea vs Morecambe?
Our predicted score for the upcoming Chelsea vs Morecambe fixture is 4-0 to Chelsea.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Chelsea vs Morecambe?
The last and the only eve meeting between Chelsea and Morecambe ended in a 4-0 victory for Chelsea.