Chelsea v Cardiff City
The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON
Fifth Round Proper
12.00noon, Saturday 13 February 2010
Stamford Bridge, Chelsea FC
Live on FATV Winning clubs will receive £180,000 from The FA prize fund Each club will receive £123,750 from The FA Cup broadcast fund The FA Cup Fifth Round tie between holders Chelsea and 2008 Finalists Cardiff City will be streamed live on TheFA.com.
At noon on Saturday 13 February, fans will have the opportunity to see the match for free on FATV.
It's the first FA Cup meeting between the two clubs for 83 years. The 1927 Sixth Round tie finished 0-0 at Stamford Bridge, and the Welsh side triumphed 3-2 in the replay. That season, Cardiff went on to win The Cup, beating Arsenal 1-0 at Wembley.
A 1986 League Cup game was the last time the two clubs met. Ninian Park hosted another win for the Bluebirds (2-1), but overall the record between the sides is equal with 15 wins apiece.
* FATV ties are available only to viewers in the UK and Ireland
