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Charlton vs Chelsea Lineups, FA Cup Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Jan 10, 2026 10:03 AM ET

Chelsea will make their FA Cup debut this season away from home against Charlton Athletic of the Championship (2nd tier of English football).

This match also marks Chelsea's first game under their new manager, Liam Rosenior, who was appointed earlier this week.

Roseinor already spoke in his first press conference ahead of this Round 3 FA Cup match and has trained the team.

Head Coach Liam Rosenior of Chelsea during a press conference at Chelsea Training Ground on January 9, 2026 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

Charlton Athletic is 19th in the Championship with 29 points after 25 league matches. Their record in their league is seven wins, eight draws, and 10 losses. This match will also be their first match in the FA Cup this season.

Chelsea is 8th in the Premier League with 31 points, with a record of eight wins, seven draws, and six losses after 21 Premier League games.

During the week, Chelsea lost 2-1 to Fulham as Raul Jimenez and Harry Wilson scored against them. Liam Delap scored for Chelsea, but it wasn't enough to avoid the defeat.

Where to Watch Charlton Athletic vs Chelsea

Charlton Athletic vs Chelsea will kick off at 3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 8 p.m. local time in London, England, at The Valley.

The match will be available to watch in the United States and the UK through select TV channels or streaming services.

TNT Sports 1 (UK)
TNT Sports Ultimate (UK)
Discovery+ app (UK)
ESPN Select (USA)
fuboTV (USA)

Expected Lineups for Charlton Athletic and Chelsea

Charlton Athletic

Goalkeeper: Thomas Kaminski
Defenders: Amari'i Bell, Lloyd Jones, Macaulay Gillesphey
Midfielders: Conor Coventry, Joe Rankin-Costello, Luke Berry, Tyreece Campbell, James Bree
Forwards: Charlie Kelman, Miles Leaburn

Chelsea