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Chelsea Match Historic Scoring Milestone in FA Cup Quarter-Final Rout
The Blues become the first club to score 7 goals in an FA Cup quarter-final since 2006.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:04am
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Chelsea secured their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a dominant 7-0 victory over Port Vale at Stamford Bridge. The West London club's clinical performance was fueled by a diverse range of scorers, including Jorrel Hato, João Pedro, Tosin Adarabioyo, Andrey Santos, and Estêvão, along with a Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel own-goal. The result marks the first time a club has scored 7 or more goals in an FA Cup quarter-final since 2006.
Why it matters
Chelsea's offensive explosion highlights their growing ability to dismantle opponents early in matches, having scored 3 or more goals in the first 45 minutes on 5 occasions this season across all competitions - the most of any Premier League team. This tactical efficiency allows the Blues to dictate the tempo and effectively end contests before halftime.
The details
Chelsea's 7-0 victory over Port Vale in the FA Cup quarter-finals saw them become the first club to register 7 or more goals in such a fixture since Liverpool's 7-0 win over Birmingham City in the 2005-06 campaign. The West London club's diverse range of scorers, including Jorrel Hato, João Pedro, Tosin Adarabioyo, Andrey Santos, and Estêvão, along with a Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel own-goal, highlighted their clinical performance.
- The match took place on Saturday, April 6, 2026 at Stamford Bridge.
The players
Jorrel Hato
A Chelsea player who scored in the 7-0 victory over Port Vale.
João Pedro
A Chelsea player who scored in the 7-0 victory over Port Vale.
Tosin Adarabioyo
A Chelsea player who scored in the 7-0 victory over Port Vale.
Andrey Santos
A Chelsea player who scored in the 7-0 victory over Port Vale.
Estêvão
A Chelsea player who scored in the 7-0 victory over Port Vale.
What they’re saying
“We were clinical and ruthless today. The boys really stepped up and delivered a performance to be proud of.”
— Liam Rosenior, Chelsea Manager
What’s next
Chelsea must now shift their focus to a high-stakes Premier League encounter against Manchester City next Sunday.
The takeaway
Chelsea's dominant 7-0 victory over Port Vale in the FA Cup quarter-finals not only secures their place in the semi-finals, but also highlights their growing ability to dismantle opponents early in matches, cementing their status as one of the most prolific first-half teams in the Premier League this season.
