Port Vale face Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday while struggling in the League One relegation zone. Approximately 6,000 supporters will travel from Staffordshire to London for the fixture, according to The Guardian. The League One side currently occupies 21st position in the table with 33 points after 40 matches played.
Chelsea enter the tie following a 2-1 victory against Manchester United in the Premier League. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino told reporters that the domestic cup remains a priority for the club this season. The London club sits in 10th place in the top flight, per Sky Sports.
Port Vale reached this stage after defeating Sheffield United in the fifth round. Manager Darren Moore said the squad intends to compete despite the 67-place gap between the two teams in the football pyramid. Chelsea have not lost a home FA Cup tie against lower-league opposition since 2015, according to ESPN records. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 GMT.
