Match report

Chelsea Defeats Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 in FA Cup

Chelsea
Chelsea
3–0
FT
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
Jan 27, 2019

Chelsea stuns Sheffield Wednesday with a dominant 3-0 victory in the FA Cup. Willian scored twice, including a penalty, and C. Hudson-Odoi added another goal, ensuring Chelsea's progress in the competition. Despite a yellow card for Sheffield Wednesday’s Morgan Fox, Chelsea maintained their composure and control throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Willian (Chelsea) scored a penalty in the 26th minute
  • • Morgan Fox (Sheffield Wednesday) received a yellow card in the 38th minute
  • • C. Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea) scored in the 64th minute, assisted by A. Christensen
  • • G. Higuaín (Chelsea) came on as a substitute in the 82nd minute and assisted Willian’s second goal in the 83rd minute
  • • Chelsea won 3-0 in the FA Cup match against Sheffield Wednesday

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 W. Caballero (G)
  • 28 Azpilicueta (D)
  • 3 Marcos Alonso (D)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 27 Andreas Christensen (D)
  • 44 E. Ampadu (D)
  • 8 R. Barkley (M)
  • 17 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 9 G. Higuaín (F)
  • 22 Willian (F)
  • 20 C. Hudson-Odoi (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 R. Loftus-Cheek
  • 18 O. Giroud
  • 5 Jorginho
  • 1 Kepa
  • 11 Pedro
  • 30 David Luiz
  • 33 Emerson

Sheffield Wednesday

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Westwood (G)
  • 23 S. Hutchinson (M)
  • 15 T. Lees (D)
  • 20 A. Reach (M)
  • 6 M. Fox (D)
  • 12 J. Thorniley (D)
  • 10 B. Bannan (M)
  • 21 G. Boyd (M)
  • 2 L. Palmer (D)
  • 8 J. Pelupessy (M)
  • 9 S. Fletcher (F)

Substitutes

  • 45 F. Forestieri
  • 17 A. Nuhiu
  • 18 Lucas João
  • 19 Marco Matias
  • 24 A. Baker
  • 25 C. Dawson
  • 36 D. Pudil

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    26' Chelsea Goal · Penalty
    Willian
  2. Sheffield Wednesday
    38' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow Card
    Morgan Fox
  3. Chelsea
    64' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Hudson-Odoi · Assist: A. Christensen
  4. Chelsea
    65' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Ampadu · On: R. Loftus-Cheek
  5. Sheffield Wednesday
    69' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Pelupessy · On: F. Forestieri
  6. Sheffield Wednesday
    75' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Boyd · On: A. Nuhiu
  7. Sheffield Wednesday
    76' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Fletcher · On: L. Joao
  8. Chelsea
    82' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Higuaín · On: O. Giroud
  9. Chelsea
    83' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Willian · Assist: O. Giroud
  10. Chelsea
    84' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Barkley · On: J. Filho

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Sheffield Wednesday
Fouls 3 12
Pass Accuracy 91% 69%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 3
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 861 226
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 3 1
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 79% 21%
Accurate Passes 782 156
Shots Inside Box 9 1
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Willian’s early penalty goal in the 26th minute established Chelsea’s dominance and set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ C. Hudson-Odoi’s goal in the 64th minute extended Chelsea’s lead, effectively breaking Sheffield Wednesday’s morale.