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

FA Cup replays have been ditched to accommodate the extra European fixtures and Morecambe boss Derek Adams says it will cost clubs hundreds of thousands

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

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.

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. Fofana and Badiashile are out with long-term injuries while midfielder Dewsbury-Hall,

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has given vital updates on Reece James and Romeo Lavia ahead of their FA Cup clash with Morecambe this weekend.

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