It's Charlton Athletic Women's first game of 2025, and they are starting with a bang as they head to Kingsmeadow on Sunday to take on FA Cup veterans Chelsea. Here's all the information ahead of the tie:
CHARLTON
Twenty years on from Charlton's historic FA Cup victory, they face the ultimate test against five-time FA Cup winners Chelsea. The Addicks entered the tournament in the previous round, where they secured a 4-0 win against Lewes, with goals from Kayleigh Barton, Gracie Pearse, and two from Ellie Brazil. Last year, the Addicks were knocked out in the fourth round by WSL side Tottenham Hotspur.
CHELSEA
While Chelsea are entering the competition at this round, they are seasoned veterans of the FA Cup. The Blues have won the tournament five times—three times consecutively from 2021 to 2023, and twice before that in 2018 and 2015. Chelsea have been formidable in the 2024/25 season, remaining unbeaten so far and only dropping points in a draw against Leicester in their last league game of 2024.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The two sides last met in a similar situation in 2020 when the Addicks faced Chelsea in the fourth round of the FA Cup. The Blues emerged victorious with a 4-0 win.
KINGSMEADOW
The game kicks off at 3:00 PM on Sunday, 12 January, and away fans will have a dedicated area for the match. Tickets are still available to purchase on the door, which opens at 12:30 PM.
