Match report

Chelsea Defeats Crystal Palace 2-0 in FA Cup

Chelsea
Chelsea
2–0
FT
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
Apr 17, 2022

Chelsea staved off Crystal Palace's challenges to secure a 2-0 win in an FA Cup clash. Goals from R. Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount ensured the Blues' progression, with notable contributions from substitute Filho.

Key Facts

  • • Chelsea vs Crystal Palace: Final score - 2-0
  • • Goals by R. Loftus-Cheek (65') and Mason Mount (76')
  • • Chelsea's key substitutions included Filho, N'Golo Kanté, Lukaku, and Christensen
  • • Crystal Palace made multiple substitutions in the second half including Mateta, McArthur, Schlupp

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 16 É. Mendy (G)
  • 28 Azpilicueta (M)
  • 3 Marcos Alonso (M)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 4 A. Christensen (D)
  • 24 R. James (D)
  • 8 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 19 M. Mount (F)
  • 29 K. Havertz (F)
  • 11 T. Werner (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 R. Loftus-Cheek
  • 7 N. Kanté
  • 22 H. Ziyech
  • 9 R. Lukaku
  • 6 Thiago Silva
  • 1 Kepa
  • 17 Saúl
  • 10 C. Pulisic
  • 31 M. Sarr

Crystal Palace

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Butland (G)
  • 2 J. Ward (D)
  • 16 J. Andersen (D)
  • 6 M. Guéhi (D)
  • 3 T. Mitchell (D)
  • 18 J. McArthur (M)
  • 8 C. Kouyaté (M)
  • 15 J. Schlupp (M)
  • 10 E. Eze (F)
  • 11 W. Zaha (F)
  • 14 J. Mateta (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 J. Ayew
  • 7 M. Olise
  • 20 C. Benteke
  • 4 L. Milivojević
  • 17 N. Clyne
  • 34 M. Kelly
  • 22 O. Édouard
  • 13 Guaita
  • 5 J. Tomkins

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    26' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Kovačić · On: R. Loftus-Cheek
  2. Chelsea
    38' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    K. Havertz

    Simulation

  3. Crystal Palace
    55' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Mateta · On: Jordan Ayew
  4. Chelsea
    65' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Loftus-Cheek
  5. Crystal Palace
    72' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. McArthur · On: M. Olise
  6. Crystal Palace
    72' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Schlupp · On: C. Benteke
  7. Chelsea
    76' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Mason Mount · Assist: T. Werner
  8. Chelsea
    77' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Filho · On: N'Golo Kanté
  9. Chelsea
    77' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mason Mount · On: Hakim Ziyech
  10. Chelsea
    77' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Havertz · On: R. Lukaku
  11. Chelsea
    82' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Christensen · On: Thiago Silva
  12. Crystal Palace
    85' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Kouyaté · On: L. Milivojević

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Crystal Palace
Fouls 16 6
Pass Accuracy 87% 75%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 6
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 641 316
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 67% 33%
Accurate Passes 560 237
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Loftus-Cheek's goal at 65' shifted momentum towards Chelsea, breaking Crystal Palace’s defensive resistance.
  • ▸ Mason Mount's second half goal further consolidated Chelsea's lead and secured their FA Cup victory.