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Chelsea Vs Morecambe: FA Cup Preview, Prediction, & Stats (7-0 Win)
By Benjamin Abioye
Chelsea will begin their 2024/25 FA Cup campaign with a home tie against League Two club Morecambe at Stamford Bridge. The Blues, under Enzo Maresca, are looking to snap a four-match winless streak that has followed a challenging post-Christmas period. A win is expected, as they face a Morecambe team that is currently struggling at the second-from-bottom spot in League Two.
Previous Meeting:
The two teams have only faced each other once before in a competitive match. That meeting was during the 2020/21 FA Cup third round, where Chelsea cruised to a 4-0 victory at Stamford Bridge. All the goalscorers from that game have since moved on from the club, with the exception of Kepa Arrizabalaga, who is currently on loan at Bournemouth.
Match Information:
– Fixture: Chelsea vs Morecambe
– Date: Saturday, 11th January
– Kick-off Time: 15:00 GMT / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
– Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
– Referee: Andrew Kitchen
– Head-to-Head Record (All-Time):
– Chelsea: 1 win
– Morecambe: 0 wins
– Draws: 0
– Last Meeting: Chelsea 4-0 Morecambe (10th January 2021, FA Cup)
– Current Form (All Competitions):
– Chelsea:
– 04/01/25: Crystal Palace 1-1 Chelsea
– 30/12/24: Ipswich 2-0 Chelsea
– 26/12/24: Chelsea 1-2 Fulham
– 22/12/24: Everton 0-0 Chelsea
– 19/12/24: Chelsea 5-1 Shamrock Rovers
Morecambe:
– 01/01/25: Morecambe 2-0 Tranmere
– 29/12/24: Salford 1-0 Morecambe
– 26/12/24: Carlisle 0-1 Morecambe
– 21/12/24: Morecambe 0-2 Bromley
– 14/12/24: Cheltenham 2-0 Morecambe
Morecambe Predicted Lineup vs Chelsea:
– Formation: 4-2-3-1
– Goalkeeper: Burgoyne
– Defenders: Hendrie, Williams, Stott, Tutonda
– Midfielders: White, Jones; Tollitt, Songo’o, Edwards
– Striker: Dackers
Chelsea vs Morecambe Score Prediction:
Chelsea has a proven track record against lower-tier teams this season, showcasing their attacking prowess in competitions like the Europa Conference League. With a 5-0 win over League Two Barrow and an 8-0 victory over Noah from Armenia, Chelsea’s attacking strength is clear. Morecambe, on the other hand, has struggled defensively, conceding 39 goals in League Two – one of the worst records in the division.
Given Chelsea’s deep squad and firepower, this match is expected to be a dominant display for the Blues.
Prediction: Chelsea 7-0 Morecambe
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