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Chelsea Dominates Charlton 5-1 in FA Cup Opener

1/12/2026

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Summary

Rosenior's Winning Debut

Liam Rosenior, Chelsea head coach, began his tenure with a 5-1 FA Cup victory over Charlton Athletic while resting players to manage health and making eight changes from the previous match.
Jorrel Hato scored the opener just before halftime for Chelsea.
Tosin Adarabioyo and Marc Guiu scored for Chelsea.
Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández scored late goals to seal Chelsea's win.

Summary

Chelsea Dominates West Ham

Chelsea Women's team began 2026 with a 5-0 win over West Ham United at Kingsmeadow.
The match opened with an own goal from Yu Endo after 60 seconds.
Lauren James, Alyssa Thompson, and Sandy Baltimore scored for Chelsea, with Baltimore netting twice.
Chelsea made seven changes from the previous match due to injuries to Aggie Beever-Jones and Keira Walsh.
Chelsea remain six points behind Manchester City, the WSL leaders.

History

Historical Context

In 1901, Tottenham Hotspur made history by becoming the first non-league team to win the FA Cup, defeating Sheffield United 3-1 in a replay after a 2-2 draw. This victory highlighted the potential for underdog teams in English football. Chelsea's recent 5-1 win over Charlton Athletic echoes this tradition, showcasing the evolving strategies in team management and the importance of squad depth.

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Rosenior's Winning Debut

Liam Rosenior, Chelsea head coach, began his tenure with a 5-1 FA Cup victory over Charlton Athletic while resting players to manage health and making eight changes from the previous match.
Jorrel Hato scored the opener just before halftime for Chelsea.
Tosin Adarabioyo and Marc Guiu scored for Chelsea.
Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández scored late goals to seal Chelsea's win.

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