Chelsea FC began their FA Cup campaign with a dominant 5-1 win over Charlton.
What happened?
The Blues took the lead through Jorrel Hato's half-volley in first-half stoppage time. Tosin Adarabioyo doubled the lead after the restart. Charlton pulled one back through Miles Leaburn, but Marc Guiu restored the two-goal advantage. Substitutes Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez added gloss to the scoreline with late goals.
Key players
Liam Rosenior started his reign as Chelsea FC head coach with a win. Jorrel Hato scored his first goal for the club. Tosin Adarabioyo and Marc Guiu also found the net. Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez made an impact off the bench.
What's next?
Chelsea FC will look to build on this win in their upcoming matches. The Blues have a Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal on Wednesday. Cole Palmer was rested for the match, but will likely feature in the semi-final.
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jorrel Hato | 1 |
| Tosin Adarabioyo | 1 |
| Marc Guiu | 1 |
| Pedro Neto | 1 |
| Enzo Fernandez | 1 |
FA Cup progress
Chelsea FC has reached the fourth-round draw with this win. The Blues will look to make a deep run in the competition. Liam Rosenior will aim to build on this positive start to his reign as head coach.
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