Blues Face Boro in Cup

Chelsea and Boro, despite only ever meeting twice in the FA Cup, have a bit of history in this competition. Most Blues fans should know that Chelsea beat Boro 2-0 in the 1997 Cup final. In that game, Robbie Di Matteo scored after just 45 seconds. It remains the quickest goal ever in an FA Cup Final.

Our previous meeting came in 1993 in a thrid round tie in Middlesbrough. Unfortunately, Blues were beaten 2-1 on that occasion.

The match will be played on the weekend of the 4th of January and it is one of six all Premiership ties.