Charlton faces Chelsea in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at The Valley.

What's at stake?

Charlton, currently 19th in the League with 53 points from 46 games, having won 13, drawn 14, and lost 19, with a recent form of LWLDL, will look to bounce back from their last result, a 3-1 loss to Swansea on 2026-05-02.

The opponent

Chelsea, the World Champions, will be without Marc Cucurella, who was sent off against Fulham. Liam Rosenior, Chelsea's new head coach, praised Charlton boss Nathan Jones, saying he's had an outstanding career as a manager.

The matchup

The match will kick off at 8pm UK time, and will be broadcast on TNT Sports Ultimate and TNT Sports 1 in the United Kingdom, and ESPN Select and fuboTV in the United States. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Date | Saturday, January 10th, 2026 | | Kick-off time | 8pm UK / 3pm ET / 12pm PT | | Stadium | The Valley, London | | Competition | FA Cup third round |

Prediction

Charlton is predicted to lose 1-3 to Chelsea, but Nathan Jones is looking forward to the challenge, saying it's a fantastic opportunity for the club to showcase itself against a top side.