{"id":667596,"date":"2026-04-04T07:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T11:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=667596"},"modified":"2026-04-03T14:11:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:11:33","slug":"chelsea-vs-port-vale-predicted-lineups-team-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2026\/04\/04\/chelsea-vs-port-vale-predicted-lineups-team-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea vs Port Vale Predicted Lineups & Team News"},"content":{"rendered":"

These are the Chelsea vs Port Vale predicted lineups and latest team news for their FA Cup clash following the international break. The Blues are on a poor run of four losses in a row, with their last victory coming in this very competition when they defeated Wrexham in extra time by a 4-2 scoreline. They have got another easy draw on the surface with League One relegation zone side Port Vale being their latest lower-level opponents in this competition.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea vs Port Vale Predicted Lineups for FA Cup Tie<\/h2>\n

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Date: Saturday, April 4
\nVenue: Stamford Bridge
\nKick-off: 17:15 UK
\nReferee: Farai Hallam<\/p>\n

Chelsea Team News<\/h3>\n

The international break provided a new and unexpected issue with Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez causing some problems. As a punishment, Liam Rosenior has confirmed that the former Benfica man will be dropped from the squad entirely for this fixture and the Premier League tie with Manchester City.<\/p>\n

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In addition, Reece James will remain sidelined with fellow defenders Trevoh Chalobah and Levi Colwill also absent. Mykhailo Mudryk remains suspended long-term, all according to PremierInjuries<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In good news, Estevao and Jamie Gittens will be fit to feature while Filip Jorgensen and Benoit Badiashile are presumably fit to return to the squad after suffering from some minor issues before the break.<\/p>\n

Chelsea Predicted Lineup<\/h3>\n

GK – Filip Jorgensen<\/p>\n

LB – Jorrel Hato<\/p>\n

CB – Tosin Adarabioyo<\/p>\n

CB – Josh Acheampong<\/p>\n

RB – Malo Gusto<\/p>\n

DM – Moises Caicedo<\/p>\n

DM – Andrey Santos<\/p>\n

W – Alejandro Garnacho<\/p>\n

AM – Estevao<\/p>\n

W – Jamie Gittens<\/p>\n

ST – Liam Delap<\/p>\n

Port Vale Team News<\/h3>\n

The minnows have some injury problems of their own that limit their hopes of making a game of it against the top division giants. The four of Ben Heneghan, George Byers, Jayden Stockley, and Ryan Croasdale have been either ruled out or deemed doubtful for this fixture. Wing-back Jaheim Headley will also miss out with a muscular issue.<\/p>\n

This does lead to some doubts about how the League one outfit should attack this one as they’ll be right back to league action within a few short days, they’re not officially relegated just yet but it is close.<\/p>\n

Port Vale Predicted Lineup<\/h3>\n
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  • Joe Gauci<\/li>\n
  • Kyle John<\/li>\n
  • Eli Campbell<\/li>\n
  • Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel<\/li>\n
  • Connor Hall<\/li>\n
  • Cameron Humphreys<\/li>\n
  • Jordan Shipley<\/li>\n
  • Funso Ojo<\/li>\n
  • Ben Garrity<\/li>\n
  • George Hall<\/li>\n
  • Ethon Archer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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