VAR will not be in operation during Chelsea and Morecambe's FA Cup third round tie at Stamford Bridge, it has been confirmed.

Previously: The match four years ago, played under COVID-era restrictions, was the first ever meeting between these two sides. Mason Mount, Timo Werner, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Kai Havertz scored as Frank Lampard fielded a very strong lineup in search of an assured victory.

Chelsea will take on League Two side Morecambe FC in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon - but it won't be on mainstream television

Chelsea's FA Cup third round tie against Morecambe has not been selected for TV broadcast. Enzo Maresca's Blues host the League Two side at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, with the cup time getting underway at the more traditional 3pm kick-off time.

All change as the Blues look to avoid major third round upset against fourth-tier opposition at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea will be without Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for their FA Cup third round home game against Morecambe, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.

Chelsea welcome Morecambe to Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, but the match will not be shown live on UK TV.

Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei looks on the verge of leaving the club after coach Enzo Maresca confirmed he was not called up for their FA Cup tie against Morecambe as the Blues are waiting for an

Chelsea’s season rolls on, with a game against Morecambe in the FA Cup tomorrow to hopefully see a few goals scored and get back to winning ways after 4 games in a row where the Blues have really