Chelsea will travel to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round of the FA Cup, following the Blues’ emphatic 5-0 victory over Morecambe at Stamford Bridge.
The highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place over the weekend of February 8, pitting two Premier League rivals against each other in a bid to advance in the competition.
This season’s FA Cup campaign continues to be an opportunity for Chelsea to rekindle their dominance in the historic tournament.
The club has lifted the iconic trophy eight times in its history, with their most recent triumph coming in 2018 when Eden Hazard’s decisive penalty secured victory over Manchester United at Wembley.
FA Cup 4th Round Draw Highlights
The fourth-round draw has produced several intriguing matchups, including Manchester United hosting Leicester City and Liverpool traveling to Plymouth Argyle. Meanwhile, Manchester City will face either Leyton Orient or Derby County, and Aston Villa is set to clash with Tottenham in a high-stakes Premier League battle.
Here’s the full FA Cup fourth-round draw:
- Manchester United vs Leicester City
- Leeds United vs Millwall or Dagenham & Redbridge
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea
- Preston North End or Charlton Athletic vs Wycombe Wanderers
- Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest
- Coventry City vs Ipswich Town
- Blackburn Rovers vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Mansfield Town or Wigan Athletic vs Fulham
- Birmingham City vs Newcastle United
- Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool
- Everton vs Bournemouth
- Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Southampton vs Burnley
- Leyton Orient or Derby County vs Manchester City
- Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal Palace
- Stoke City vs Cardiff City
Further details regarding ticket sales and kickoff times for Chelsea’s fixture against Brighton will be announced in due course.
Looking Ahead
As Chelsea gear up for this critical match, fans will be eager to see how Maresca balances his squad amidst a congested fixture schedule.
With the FA Cup representing one of the most prestigious trophies in English football, the Blues will look to channel their rich history in the competition and secure another memorable run.
