As we prepare for this afternoon`s FA Cup 3rd round tie against Peterborough United, we`ve done our usual and stuck our heads in the record and form books to bring you some fascinating facts.
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? When it comes to the 3rd round of the FA Cup Chelsea have quite a decent record. Chelsea have not been knocked out at the 3rd round stage since they were beaten 5-3, at Stamford Bridge, by Manchester United back in the 1997 / 1998 season.
? When it comes to home ties in the FA Cup, against opposition from the lower tiers of English football, Chelsea have lost just 1 tie out of the last 35. That tie was the 4-2 defeat by Bradford City back in 2104 / 2015.
? Chelsea and Peterborough have played each other twice in the FA Cup, on both occasions Chelsea have scored 5. Back in 1965 Chelsea won 5-1 and more recently back in 2001 Chelsea won 5-0.
? Since January 2000, Chelsea have played 39 FA Cup games at Stamford Bridge and they have scored in all 35.
? Chelsea`s last 5 goals in the FA Cup have all been scored by different players, with the list reading – Eden Hazard, Gary Cahill, Diego Costa, Bertrand Traore and Willian.
? The last time Peterborough won an FA Cup tie against top-flight opposition was back in 1965 when they beat Arsenal. Since then they`ve lost 19 subsequent ties.
? The last time Peterborough went head-to head with a top-tier saw them take on West Bromwich Albion, the game went to a replay which Peterborough lost on penalties.
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