Chelsea advanced to the next round of the FA Cup after defeating Charlton Athletic five goals to one with modest football but never stopped fighting. This is how those recently led by Liam Rosenior will be able to dream again of fighting for the title if nothing strange happens in the phase to come.
The Blues fell to Brighton & Hove Albion in the 2024/25 season precisely in the fourth round, there the match ended tied at one goal in regular time, extra time was played and as the scoreboard was not modified, everything was decided from the eleven steps, where the ‘Seagulls’ won two goals to one.
Here we leave you the five games that continue for the London team at the start of 2026.
Chelsea vs Arsenal – Carabao Cup
A very important match for Reece James and company, since it is the semi-finals of the first leg of the League Cup, starting everything at Stamford Bridge, where they must take advantage to be able to reach the return match at the Emirates Stadium with greater peace of mind. Just last November, the two faced each other for the league at the home of the Blues, ending everything in a 1-1 tie with goals from Trevoh Chalobah for the home and the Spanish Mikel Merino for the visit.
When? Wednesday, January 14
Place: London, England
Estadio: Stamford Bridge
Time: 3:00 p.m. (United States), 2:00 p.m. (Mexico), 9:00 p.m. (Spain)
Chelsea vs Brentford – Premier League
After the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, the Blues finally return to the local league. The Pensioners receive the Bees, hoping to get the three units. The visitors are located in the tenth place of the classification with 27 points, not far from the locals. Their last match ended in a 2-2 draw at the Gtech Community Stadium. Kevin Schade and the Portuguese Fábio Carvalho appeared for the red and white, while Cole Palmer and the Ecuadorian Moisés Caicedo appeared for the blue.
When? Saturday, January 17
Place: London, England
Estadio: Stamford Bridge
Time: 10:00 a.m. (United States), 9:00 a.m. (Mexico), 4:00 p.m. (Spain)
Chelsea vs Pafos – UEFA Champions League
Finally, the London natives return to their old ways in the most important international club competition in the world. Liam Rosenior’s team will play host to the Cyprus team, which is in 26th place in the standings, places that leave it eliminated from the competition, so it will not throw in the towel so easily. The Blues are thirteenth and for now would qualify for the preliminary round as seeded.
When? Wednesday, January 21
Place: London, England
Estadio: Stamford Bridge
Time: 3:00 p.m. (United States), 2:00 p.m. (Mexico), 9:00 p.m. (Spain)
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea – Premier League
These teams will meet again in the second round of the Premier League at Palace’s home, a place where it has historically been difficult for them to defeat the now visitors, which shows that since October 14, 2017 they have not been able to get a favorable result, there winning two goals to one when Thibauth Courtois, Cesc Fábregas or Eden Hazard were still in the squad.
When? Sunday, January 25
Place: London, England
Estadio: Selhurst Park
Time: 9:00 a.m. (United States), 8:00 a.m. (Mexico), 1:00 p.m. (Spain)
Napoli vs Chelsea – Champions League
This duel will be vital in the aspirations of both teams facing the final stretch of the league phase of the European competition and both are in the qualifying zone for the playoffs, but a defeat could mean moving positions. It will be an even match with a history under the same circumstances, since they have met twice and have distributed markers for each one.
When? Wednesday, January 28
Place: Naples, Italy
Estadio: Diego Armando Maradona
Time: 3:00 p.m. (United States), 2:00 p.m. (Mexico), 9:00 p.m. (Spain)
