/Barnsley vs Chelsea LIVE: Latest score, goals and updates from FA Cup fixture tonight

Barnsley vs Chelsea LIVE: Latest score, goals and updates from FA Cup fixture tonight

Barnsley's Conor Chaplin in action with Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech

Barnsley’s Conor Chaplin in action with Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech

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Chelsea are taking on Barnsley this evening in Yorkshire as the Blues try to avoid an upset and reach the quarter-finals. The game is Thomas Tuchel‘s first taste of the FA Cup, a tournament he says he knew all about as a youngster growing up in Germany, where the FA Cup and Wembley were two words every one understood the meaning of. He fields some fresh faces tonight with Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal but it is a strong team too, and includes Hakim Ziyech and midfielder N’Golo Kante.

Barnsley had been having a good season and were threatening the Championship play-off spots until a downturn in form in recent weeks which leaves them 13th in the second tier. Manager Valerien Ismael has spoken positively this week about Barnsley’s challenge against one of the best squad’s in European football. The winner will meet Sheffield United at home in the sixth round.

Follow all the latest updates below.

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BARNSLEY 0 – 0 CHELSEA

21 mins: Tammy Abraham does well to squeeze the ball to Gilmour after a hig press. He continues his run into the box and receives the pass. Sibbick comes across and slides into the Chelsea striker bringing him down in the box. Martin Atkinson waves play on and Abraham is fuming. The replays show Sibbick missing the ball and taking the man. No VAR, no penalty.

Michael Jones11 February 2021 20:21

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BARNSLEY 0 – 0 CHELSEA

18 mins: Mowatt whips in the set piece, Zouma wins the header but only knocks it out of the box. Gilmour tries to regain possession on the Barnsley left wing and wins a throw in for Chelsea.

Michael Jones11 February 2021 20:18

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BARNSLEY 0 – 0 CHELSEA

15 mins: Kurt Zouma tries to pick out Hudson-Odoi with a long ball forward but he’s put under pressure from Andersen and Styles who come away with the ball. Barnsley will be happy with the way the game is developing. They win another corner that Mowatt wil take.

Michael Jones11 February 2021 20:15

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BARNSLEY 0 – 0 CHELSEA

12 mins: Big save from Kepa who keeps the match all square. Barnsley are rewarded for their aggressive start. They’re making things tough for Chelsea out there.

Michael Jones11 February 2021 20:12

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BARNSLEY 0 – 0 CHELSEA

9 mins: There’s no VAR in action at Oakwell tonight as the game is being played at a non-Premier League ground. Mowatt is given the ball out on the left side. He whips the ball into the box and Chaplin flicks it onto the back post. Brittain arrives and hits the ball at goal but Kepa Arrizabalaga dives low and stops the shot!

Michael Jones11 February 2021 20:12

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BARNSLEY 0 – 0 CHELSEA

6 mins: Barnsley have started really well, Chelsea haven’t been out of their own half. N’Golo Kante threads a pass up to Callum Hudson-Odoi but he’s flagged offside.

Michael Jones11 February 2021 20:09

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BARNSLEY 0 – 0 CHELSEA

3 mins: Callum Brittain fires an early corner into the box for Barnsley but Tammy Abraham is back their to do his defensive duties. It’s been a decent start from Barnsley as Cauley Woodrow receives the ball in the final third and strikes a shot over the goal.

Michael Jones11 February 2021 20:04

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KICK OFF

Barnsley get the game underway at Oakwell. They face an uphill task to overcome Chelsea. Thomas Tuchel knows he needs to win trophies at the club and victory tonight is a step closer for the London club.

Michael Jones11 February 2021 20:01

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BARNSLEY VS CHELSEA

Back to Oakwell where victory would see Chelsea reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the 15th time since 2000, more than any other side in that period.

The Blues have only lost two of their last 17 games in this competition with 12 wins and three draws. Tammy Abraham starts for Chelsea tonight. He has been directly involved in eight goals in his last six FA Cup starts, scoring five goals and assisting three more.

Michael Jones11 February 2021 19:55

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FA CUP QUARTER-FINAL DRAW

There’s some good fixtures in there. Everton vs Man City will be a cracking game as will Leicester vs Man Utd. Bournemouth vs Southampton is a seaside derby of sorts and the winners of tonight’s last game get to host Sheffield United.

All the ties will be played on the weekend of 20th/21st March.

Michael Jones11 February 2021 19:54