Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is set to make some notable changes today as his side host Fourth Division side Morecambe at Stamford Bridge in this FA Cup third round match.
The Blues plan to give playing time to several complementary players, while Reece James and Romeo Lavia are tipped to return from injuries.
With 87 places separating them in the league table, Morecambe will hope to demonstrate that this match is not as big an imbalance as it may seem. Currently in the relegation zone in EFL League Two, the Shrimps however picked up wins against Worthing and Bradford City to reach this stage of the competition.
Below we’ll show you the best live streaming services to watch this match live, no matter where you are in the world.
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea enter this FA Cup match with a series of four games without a win.
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Chelsea vs. Morecambe: When and where?
Chelsea face Morecambe in this FA Cup match at Stamford Bridge Stadium on Saturday January 11. The kick-off is scheduled for 15h00 GMT local time in the UK, i.e. 10 a.m. ET or 7 a.m. PT in the United States and Canada, and 2h00 AEDT in Australia overnight from Saturday to Sunday.
How to watch the Chelsea vs. Morecambe online from anywhere using a VPN
If you are unable to watch local Football matches, a VPN can be very useful. It also helps prevent your Internet Service Provider from throttling your bandwidth on game days by encrypting your traffic, while adding a layer of privacy when connecting over a Wi-Fi network.
With a VPN, you can virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the match. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice ExpressVPN, make this process very simple.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in all countries where VPNs are allowed, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service that you broadcast. Make sure your VPN is configured correctly to avoid any leak issues, as streaming services can terminate an account they believe is bypassing streaming restrictions.
Live broadcast of the match Chelsea vs. Morecambe in the United States
This match will be broadcast live exclusively in the United States on ESPN Plus. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET for U.S. viewers.
Can we watch the match Chelsea vs. Morecambe in the UK?
The good news for football fans in the UK is that free-to-air broadcasters BBC and ITV are once again sharing live broadcast rights for the FA Cup. However, this match has not been selected to be broadcast live by either network, meaning if you are traveling to the UK it will be difficult to follow as usual due to geo-blocking.
One solution is to use a VPN, as mentioned earlier, to connect from a country where the match is being broadcast.
Broadcast of the match Chelsea vs. Morecambe profiles in Canada
Canadian football fans wishing to watch this FA Cup match should follow it live via Sportsnet.
Broadcast of the match Chelsea vs. Morecambe in Australia
Football fans in Australia can watch FA Cup matches live on the Optus Sport streaming platform.
Quick Tips for Streaming the FA Cup Using a VPN
- Your streaming experience may vary depending on your Internet Service Provider, browser, video streaming service, and VPN.
- If you can’t find your desired location by default on ExpressVPN, try the “search by city or country” feature.
- If you have difficulty accessing the match after enabling your VPN and selecting the correct viewing area, check the address registered to your streaming account to make sure it matches the relevant area.
- Some smart TVs, like Roku, don’t have VPN apps. You will therefore need to install the VPN on your router or on the mobile hotspot you use.
- Make sure you use a privacy-focused browser, like Brave, to log in to your services.
In short, the FA Cup remains fertile ground for unpredictable clashes where each match can reserve its share of surprises. This begs the question: what if the feat of a small team became not only possible, but common?
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