Chelsea 4–0 Nottingham Forest
Drogba Arena, Attendance: 80,775
Goals:
Junior (32’), Jairzinho (52’), Marcelo (82’), Shon Mishpati (88’)
Clinical Chelsea Dominate to Book Wembley Spot
Chelsea continued their pursuit of domestic silverware with a commanding 4–0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup quarter-final at the Drogba Arena. Calin Dimario’s men delivered a polished and confident display, controlling possession and producing moments of individual brilliance that left Forest chasing shadows.
It was Junior who broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute with a powerful close-range volley following a slick attacking move. The lead was doubled soon after the restart, as Jairzinho fired home a thunderous effort via the post after cutting in from the flank.
Forest’s resistance crumbled in the closing stages. A defensive error from Harouna Yaméogo allowed Marcelo to pounce and make it 3–0 with a simple finish, before Shon Mishpati completed the rout with a fierce strike into the top corner in the 88th minute.
Man of the Match: Scott Crichton (Chelsea)
The ever-reliable midfielder produced a sensational all-round performance, recording a 9.1 rating and completing 12 progressive passes, dictating the tempo and ensuring Chelsea’s control never wavered.
Match Stats
- Shots: Chelsea 19 / Nottingham Forest 3
- xG: Chelsea 3.17 / Nottingham Forest 0.20
- Possession: Chelsea 59% / Nottingham Forest 41%
Dimario’s Men March On
The result means Chelsea will face Manchester City in the semi-finals at Wembley. The Blues’ form remains exceptional—they are unbeaten in their last 25 matches and chasing silverware on multiple fronts, with confidence soaring throughout the squad.
After brushing aside Forest, Dimario’s message was clear: “We’re hitting the right rhythm at the perfect time. The players are hungry, focused, and ready for more.”
Next fixture: FA Cup Semi-Final – Chelsea vs Manchester City, Wembley Stadium, April 18th, 2054.