Non-league Chesterfield will be hoping for a little bit of FA Cup magic as they come up against the reigning Champions League holders at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup today. Follow our guide to see how to watch a Chelsea vs Chesterfield live stream, and catch this FA Cup third round tie where you are.
The Spireites are having a great season in the National League in the fifth tier of English football, while Chelsea sit third in the Premier League.
Date: Saturday, January 8
Start time: 5.30pm GMT / 12.30pm EST / 9.30am PST / 11pm IST / 4.30am AEDT / 6.30am NZDT
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
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US live stream: ESPN Plus
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Thomas Tuchel's side have lost back-to-back FA Cup Finals in the last two years following defeats to Arsenal and Leicester at Wembley, and will be keen to make a good start to this year's campaign as they look to go one better.
While few pundits are likely to give non-league Chesterfield a chance of pulling off an upset this afternoon, the minnows have form in the FA Cup with a historic run that took them to the semi-finals in 96/97.
Here's how to get a Chelsea vs Chesterfield live stream and watch this FA Cup third round fixture online today.
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Watch Chelsea vs Chesterfield from anywhere
If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into BBC iPlayer, you'll want a VPN. This helps you circumvent the geo-blocking that will try to stop you watching a Chelsea vs Chesterfield live stream in other parts of the world while on your travels.
VPNs are a useful means of getting around this issue. They are cheap and easy to set-up as well. Here's how it's done.
Use a VPN to watch Chelsea vs Chesterfield from anywhere
Using a VPN to watch the sports is as easy as 1-2-3:
1. Download and install a VPN - we recommend ExpressVPN
2. Connect to the relevant server location - launch the VPN app, click on 'choose location' and select the right location i.e. a server in the UK for iPlayer
3. Head to the chosen broadcaster's live stream - in this case, head to the BBC iPlayer (opens in new tab)
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