The magic of the FA Cup certainly prevailed when the draw for the 5th round of the competition was staged.
Who would have thought that, for the second consecutive season, Luton Town would be drawn against Chelsea?
Last season, the tie was staged at Stamford Bridge with the Hatters losing 3-1 in an empty stadium courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
That tie was the last game of Frank Lampard’s tenure as the Chelsea boss with Thomas Tuchel now in charge.
Since his appointment, Chelsea have been crowned European Champions League winners, European Super Cup winners and the World Club Cup winners, a formidable trio of trophies.
But Luton shouldn’t fear Chelsea, Kenilworth Road can be a great leveller and cup upsets are part and parcel of our great game.
With the kick-off fast approaching, we are now able to end those discussions about who makes the starting XI’s by revealing the team sheets.
Starting with Luton Town:
Introducing your Hatters 🥁#LUTCHE | #COYH
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) March 2, 2022
Continuing with our visitors, Chelsea:
Your Chelsea team news tonight. 🔵@ParimatchGlobal | #FACup pic.twitter.com/Bhg65cKyJy
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 2, 2022
As for the officials, look no further:
Referee – Peter Bankes
Assistant Referee – Neil Davies
Assistant Referee – James Mainwaring
Fourth Official – Graham Scott
Can the Hatters provide a cup shock, or will Chelsea’s class be too much?
I guess we are about to find out!
COYH’s
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Chelsea line is frightening not sure about the team Jobes has put out could be his downfall
both teams have weakened sides, maybe Chelsea will be disheartened following the loss to Liverpool and also the latest Abramovich news!
fantastic team performance.shows we can still play well with a mixed up team. i think isted answered a few questions tonight, my man of the match.wish the defence could have a bit of time to get used to each other, less mistakes would be made. overall great performance against a good chelsea side.COYH.
The difference in class was apparent in the second half, shame half time had to come!
Brilliant effort, just ran out of steam… isted superb…performance will give us confidence going into another tough week ahead….their 2nd & 3rd goalscorers valued at more than our stadium will cost to build….
Well done boys…coyh…