Match report

Chelsea Defeats Charlton 5-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Charlton
Charlton
1–5
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Jan 10, 2026

Chelsea marched through with a commanding 5-1 win over Charlton Athletic in an FA Cup clash. The Blues were dominant from the start, scoring early goals through J. Hato and Tosin Adarabioyo before M. Leaburn pulled one back for the hosts. Chelsea sealed their victory with late goals by P. Neto and a penalty from E. Fernandez.

Key Facts

  • • Chelsea's J. Hato scored in the 45th minute, assisted by M. Guiu.
  • • Tosin Adarabioyo netted for Chelsea at the 50th minute, with an assist from Facundo Buonanotte.
  • • M. Leaburn scored a consolation goal for Charlton in the 57th minute.
  • • Chelsea added two more goals through P. Neto and E. Fernandez’s penalty late in the match.

Lineups

Charlton

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 25 W. Mannion (G)
  • 36 K. Gough (D)
  • 5 L. Jones (D)
  • 17 A. Bell (D)
  • 6 C. Coventry (M)
  • 28 J. Bree (M)
  • 14 S. Carey (M)
  • 10 G. Docherty (M)
  • 7 T. Campbell
  • 11 M. Leaburn (F)
  • 23 C. Kelman (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 A. Maynard-Brewer
  • 3 M. Gillesphey
  • 18 K. Anderson
  • 26 J. Rankin-Costello
  • 8 L. Berry
  • 41 H. Knibbs
  • 30 R. Apter
  • 37 I. Fullah
  • 22 T. Olaofe

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 F. Jorgensen (G)
  • 34 J. Acheampong (D)
  • 4 T. Adarabioyo (D)
  • 5 B. Badiashile (D)
  • 21 J. Hato (D)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 17 Andrey Santos (M)
  • 11 J. Gittens (M)
  • 40 F. Buonanotte (M)
  • 49 A. Garnacho (M)
  • 38 M. Guiu (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 R. Sanchez
  • 29 W. Fofana
  • 23 T. Chalobah
  • 14 D. Essugo
  • 8 E. Fernandez
  • 7 P. Neto
  • 41 Estêvão
  • 20 Joao Pedro
  • 9 L. Delap

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    5' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    B. Badiashile

    Foul

  2. Charlton
    31' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    Greg Docherty

    Foul

  3. Chelsea
    45' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hato · Assist: M. Guiu
  4. Chelsea
    50' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Tosin Adarabioyo · Assist: Facundo Buonanotte
  5. Charlton
    57' Charlton Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Leaburn
  6. Chelsea
    62' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Guiu
  7. Chelsea
    66' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gittens · On: Estêvão
  8. Charlton
    66' Charlton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Conor Coventry · On: K. Anderson
  9. Charlton
    67' Charlton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Greg Docherty · On: J. Rankin-Costello
  10. Chelsea
    69' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Facundo Buonanotte · On: E. Fernandez
  11. Chelsea
    69' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Guiu · On: L. Delap
  12. Charlton
    74' Charlton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Amari'i Bell · On: T. Olaofe
  13. Charlton
    82' Charlton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Campbell · On: H. Knibbs
  14. Chelsea
    85' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Hato · On: W. Fofana
  15. Chelsea
    85' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Garnacho · On: P. Neto
  16. Chelsea
    90' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Neto · Assist: E. Fernandez
  17. Chelsea
    90' Chelsea Goal · Penalty
    E. Fernandez

Match Stats

Stat Charlton Chelsea
Fouls 11 7
Pass Accuracy 72% 92%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 30
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 261 758
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 5
Shots on Target 3 16
xG 1.10 5.29
Shots off Target 3 9
Possession 27% 73%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 187 694
Shots Inside Box 8 18
Saves 11 2
Shots Outside Box 3 12

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Charlton's early yellow card to Greg Docherty in the 31st minute disrupted their rhythm, allowing Chelsea to take control.
  • ▸ Chelsea's goals within the first half hour set a strong tone for the match, creating momentum that was never fully relinquished.