The Blues booked our place in the fourth round with a thrilling comeback victory away at Leicester City in December, fighting back from two down thanks to goals by Kiano Dyer and Shumaira Mheuka, before substitute Kobe Barbour netted a dramatic late winner.

We host non-league opposition next, as Merstham come to Kingsmeadow for Chelsea's first home tie in the FA Youth Cup for two years, since a 3-1 win over Bradford City in January 2023, after six consecutive away fixtures in the competition.

Here is how you can follow all the Blues action live as we continue our campaign in academy football's most prestigious competition.

Where to watch the live stream

You can watch the match live on the official Chelsea website and app. The live stream will be available free of charge for supporters anywhere in the world.

When is kick-off?

The game kicks off at Kingsmeadow at 7pm (UK time) on Wednesday 15 January.

How to watch Academy live streams

You can watch the live stream in our Chelsea Under-18s vs Merstham Match Centre by clicking below or via the homepage of the official Chelsea website and app shortly before kick-off. Ensure you are registered and logged in with a free Chelsea account to view the stream.

How to get tickets

All supporters under the age of 20 can claim one free ticket for our FA Youth Cup match against Merstham at Kingsmeadow via their online ticket account. All other tickets can be purchased for £4 each online or, from two hours before kick-off, at the Kingsmeadow ticket office.