Chelsea will host Premier League promotion hopefuls Leicester City in a decisive FA Cup quarter-final match on March 17.
Mauricio Pochettino lost to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final last month and the FA Cup offers an alternative route back to Wembley for his team this season.
The Foxes are in a strong position to secure an immediate return to the Premier League this summer and beat Chelsea in the 2021 FA Cup final.
The Jugo Mobile breaks down key details ahead of this game, including how to watch around the world, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Chelsea vs Leicester play? kick off?
This FA Cup match will take place at Stamford Bridge in Chelsea, United Kingdom, and will begin on Sunday, March 17 at 12:45 pm local time.
Here’s how that time translates in some of the most important territories:
| Date | Start time | |
| USA | Sunday, March 17 | 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time |
| Canada | Sunday, March 17 | 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time |
| United Kingdom | Sunday, March 17 | 12:45 pm GMT |
| Australia | Sunday, March 17 | 11:45pm AEDT |
| India | Sunday, March 17 | 6:15 pm Eastern Time |
Chelsea vs Leicester live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this FA Cup match in selected areas of major regions around the world:
| Region | TELEVISION | Transmission |
| USA | — | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — |
Sportsnet NOW Plus |
| United Kingdom | bbc 1 | BBC iPlayer |
| Australia | — | Supreme+ |
| India | — | — |
USA: This game is available exclusively on ESPN+.
Canada: Streaming and streaming options are available through Sportsnet.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream FA Cup matches live and on-demand on Supreme+.
UNITED KINGDOM: This match is available on BBC 1 and the broadcast is covered by BBC iPlayer.
Chelsea-Leicester lineups, team news
Pochettino will wait until the last minute before confirming his plans for this tie with Benoit Badiashile and Levi Colwill both online for late fitness testing.
Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Christopher Nkunku and Romeo Lavia They are expected to return after the international break.
Chelsea Predicted XI (4-2-3-1, from right to left): Petrovic (GK) – Gusto, Disasi, Silva, Colwill – Fernández, Caicedo – Palmer, Gallagher, Sterling – Jackson.
Chelsea substitutes (9): to confirm
Leicester coach, Enzo Marseca, has confirmed it Kasey McAteer, Denis Praet and Ricardo Pereira All will be lost due to injury.
Jaime Vardy He scored twice in the 2-2 midweek draw at Hull City and is expected to lead the attack.
Leicester Predicted XI (4-2-3-1 from right to left): Stolarczyk (GK) – Choudhury, Coady, Waes, Justin – Winks, Dewsbury-Hall – Albrighton, Akgun, Mavididi – Vardy.
Leicester Subs (9): to confirm
Chelsea-Leicester Prediction
Chelsea’s form in the Premier League remains inconsistent and they look unlikely to secure a European qualification spot through the league this season.
Despite the importance of the FA Cup to Pochettino’s season, Leicester are closing in on promotion to the Premier League and have the potential to cause a surprise in this tie.
Prediction: Chelsea-Leicester 0-1