Chelsea Cruise Past Charlton in Commanding 5-1 FA Cup Victory

Rosenior’s Reign Begins with Emphatic Win

Liam Rosenior turned to Chelsea’s second string for his first game in charge as his new team thrashed Charlton 5-1 at the Valley to ease into the fourth round of the FA Cup. The match, played on 10 January 2026, marked a significant moment for the Blues, who had been struggling with form prior to this encounter.

Match Highlights and Key Moments

The Championship side started brightly before Jorell Hato broke the deadlock with a sumptous half-volley. Tosin Adarabioyo doubled the visitors’ lead before Miles Leaburn pulled a goal back to raise hopes of a comeback. Marc Guiu’s close-range finish ended any prospect of that happening, and late goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández added further gloss to the win.

Chelsea dominated possession with 73.5% and registered 16 shots on goal compared to Charlton’s 3. The match was played in front of 26,475 spectators at The Valley.

Significance for Chelsea

The new manager takes the reins after leaving BlueCo sister club Strasbourg for a huge opportunity, looking to quickly improve upon Chelsea’s woeful recent form that has seen them win only one of their last nine matches across all competitions. Chelsea will face sterner challenges but for now, will revel in their first win since mid-December. The victory demonstrates Rosenior’s tactical approach and provides a much-needed confidence boost as Chelsea look to turn their season around and progress further in the FA Cup competition.