Chelsea may still be searching for consistency in the Premier League, but their FA Cup campaign delivered a timely confidence boost as the Blues swept aside Charlton Athletic 5-1 away from home in the third round.

It was a statement win — and a historic one — as it marked the first victory for Liam Roseniør since taking charge at Chelsea. Against Championship opposition, the London club showed attacking freedom and ruthless efficiency, turning the tie into a one-sided contest.

Jorrel Hato opened the scoring before further strikes from Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández completed a dominant performance.

2025-26, England - FA Cup

Charlton - Chelsea 1:5 (0:1)
Goals: Hato, 45 (0:1); Adarabioyo, 50 (0:2); Leaburn, 57 (1:2); Guiu Marc, 62 (1:3); Pedro Neto, 91 (1:4); Fernandez E., 94 (penalty) (1:5)

Charlton: Mannion; Jones L.; Bell A. (Olaofe, 74); Bree J.; Coventry (Anderson, 66); Docherty (Rankin-Costello, 67); Carey; Gough K.; Campbell (Knibbs, 82); Leaburn; Kelman (Gillesphey, 66)
Substitution: Gillesphey (from 66); Anderson (from 66); Rankin-Costello (from 67); Olaofe (from 74); Knibbs (from 82)
Bench: Maynard-Brewer; Berry L.; Fullah Ib.; Apter
Yellow Cards: Docherty 31

Chelsea: Jörgensen F.; Adarabioyo; Badiashile B.; Hato (Fofana W., 85); Acheampong J. K.; Andrey Santos; Caicedo M.; Bynoe-Gittens (Estêvão, 66); Buonanotte (Fernandez E., 69); Garnacho (Pedro Neto, 85); Guiu Marc (Delap, 69)
Substitution: Estêvão (from 66); Fernandez E. (from 69); Delap (from 69); Fofana W. (from 85); Pedro Neto (from 85)
Bench: Sanchez Ro.; Chalobah; Essugo; João Pedro
Yellow Cards: Badiashile B. 5