Premier League giants Chelsea face a trip to south-east London this Saturday as they take on Championship side Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup third round.
How to Watch the FA Cup Tie
The match is set for Saturday, 10 January 2026, with kick-off at 8pm UK time at Charlton's home ground, The Valley. For fans in the United Kingdom, the game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. Viewers with access to enhanced picture quality can also tune into TNT Sports Ultimate for a 4K HDR broadcast.
Coverage is expected to begin between 30 and 60 minutes before the match starts. For those preferring to watch on digital devices, the fixture can be live-streamed via the TNT Sports app or through the discovery+ platform.
Radio listeners can follow the action with live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Team News and Injury Updates
Chelsea will be looking to respond after a recent defeat to Fulham. The Blues have several players unavailable for the cup clash. Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and defender Levi Colwill are sidelined, alongside midfielder Romeo Lavia. Youngster Dario Essugo is also out, while Marc Cucurella misses the match due to suspension.
However, manager Liam Rosenior is likely to use the fixture to reintegrate squad members who are returning from minor illness and knocks.
For the home side, Charlton boss Nathan Jones is plotting a major upset against the Club World Cup holders. He will have to do so without several key figures. Onel Hernandez, Reece Burke, Matt Godden, and Kayne Ramsay are all ruled out through injury.
This means the attacking burden will fall on the likes of Charlie Kelman, Greg Doherty, and Tyreece Campbell as the Addicks aim to cause a cup shock.
A Classic Cup Encounter
The FA Cup third round often serves up memorable giant-killings, and Charlton will be hoping to add their name to that list. For Chelsea, the competition represents a crucial chance for silverware and a positive result to build momentum. All eyes will be on The Valley this Saturday night to see if the Championship side can defy the odds or if Chelsea's quality will see them safely through to the fourth round.
