Trending Now - Port Vale Faces Chelsea: Underdogs Embrace the Challenge

WHO:

ESPN - Ben Waine stated, "Even the fact after that last game, to even see that he had acknowledged the celebration was enough for me. That's something special."

ESPN - Waine expressed excitement about scoring in front of family during the World Cup warm-up friendlies, saying, "It's always special to get called up for your country and for it to be back home as well in front of family -- and to score a goal, it was super special."

ESPN - Ben Waine, a New Zealand international and player for Port Vale, received a congratulatory message from Alan Shearer after his goal celebration against Sunderland.

ESPN - Ben Waine, a player for Port Vale, and Chelsea, a Premier League team.

ESPN - Port Vale, a League One team currently at the bottom of the league.

WHAT:

ESPN - Ben Waine stated, "The difference in standard is there -- the world champions, they play in the Premier League and we are where we are in the league," regarding the upcoming match against Chelsea.

ESPN - Waine described his recent experiences as "a bit of a whirlwind," highlighting the excitement leading up to the FA Cup quarterfinal.

ESPN - Waine expressed, "It's more, 'How can we upset them?' If anything, the pressure may be on them a little bit more," reflecting on the dynamics of the match against Chelsea.

ESPN - Ben Waine stated, "I don't think there needs to be real pressure on the team," regarding the upcoming match against Chelsea.

ESPN - Waine expressed, "It's more, 'How can we upset them?' If anything, the pressure may be on them a little bit more," reflecting on the dynamics of the match.

ESPN - Waine described his recent experiences as "a bit of a whirlwind," highlighting the excitement leading up to the FA Cup quarterfinal.

ESPN - Waine was the match-winner against Bristol City in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

ESPN - Waine scored a goal against Chile on March 30th, 2026, during World Cup warm-up friendlies.

ESPN - Ben Waine scored the winning goal against Sunderland in the FA Cup, leading to Port Vale's advancement to the quarterfinals.

ESPN - Port Vale is 14 points adrift of safety in League One and facing relegation.

Sportskeeda - Chelsea will host Port Vale at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup quarterfinals.

WHERE:

ESPN - Stamford Bridge, the home stadium of Chelsea.

ESPN - Port Vale is located in League One, the third tier of English football.

WHEN:

ESPN - The FA Cup quarterfinal match between Chelsea and Port Vale is scheduled for April 4th, 2026.

ESPN - Waine scored against Chile on March 30th, 2026, during World Cup warm-up friendlies.

ESPN - The FA Cup quarterfinal match is scheduled for April 4th, 2026.

ESPN - Ben Waine scored against Sunderland last month (March 2026).

ESPN - Waine participated in World Cup warm-up friendlies against Finland and Chile on March 30th, 2026.

WHY:

ESPN - Waine emphasized the importance of focusing on "finishing the season strong" after the FA Cup match, stating, "It's pretty simple for me now I'm back here."

ESPN - Waine emphasized the importance of focusing on "finishing the season strong" after the FA Cup match.

ESPN - Waine believes, "It's more, 'How can we upset them?' If anything, the pressure may be on them a little bit more."

ESPN - Waine stated, "It's pretty simple for me now I'm back here. It was nice to play those kind of prep games for the World Cup but it's now focusing on finishing the season strong."

ESPN - Waine believes the pressure is on Chelsea, as they are the world champions and play in the Premier League, while Port Vale is struggling in League One.

HOW:

Daily Mail Sports - Port Vale manager Jon Brady commented on his tattoo, saying, "It's a rubbish tattoo and I should have never got it."

Daily Mail Sports - Port Vale manager Jon Brady mentioned a tattoo on his shoulder, stating, "It's a rubbish tattoo and I should have never got it."

ESPN - Waine expressed that the team has nothing to lose and is focused on causing an upset against Chelsea.

(UPDATED April 4, 2026 13:15 UTC)

Ben Waine spoke about the upcoming FA Cup quarterfinal against Chelsea, noting the clear difference in standards between teams in the Premier League and his own league. He described his recent experiences as "a bit of a whirlwind" and emphasized the excitement surrounding the match, while also reflecting on the dynamics by saying, "If anything, the pressure may be on them a little bit more." Waine concluded by stressing the importance of finishing the season strong, stating, "It's pretty simple for me now I'm back here."

(UPDATED April 4, 2026 01:20 UTC)

Ben Waine spoke to ESPN about the upcoming FA Cup quarterfinal match against Chelsea, stating that he doesn't believe there needs to be real pressure on his team. He emphasized that the focus should be on how they can upset Chelsea, suggesting that the pressure may actually be more on their opponents. Waine also described his recent experiences as "a bit of a whirlwind" and highlighted the importance of finishing the season strong after the match, which is scheduled for on Saturday.

(UPDATED April 3, 2026 19:23 UTC)

Ben Waine was the match-winner against Bristol City in the fourth round of the FA Cup and expressed his excitement about scoring in front of family during the World Cup warm-up friendlies, calling it "super special." on Monday, Waine scored against Chile and shared his thoughts on the upcoming matches, saying, "It's more, 'How can we upset them?' If anything, the pressure may be on them a little bit more." Meanwhile, Port Vale manager Jon Brady humorously reflected on his tattoo, admitting, "It's a rubbish tattoo and I should have never got it."

(UPDATED April 3, 2026 17:11 UTC)

Ben Waine, a New Zealand international playing for Port Vale, received a congratulatory message from Alan Shearer after scoring a goal against Chile during a World Cup warm-up friendly on Monday. Waine expressed his focus on finishing the season strong, saying, "It was nice to play those kind of prep games for the World Cup but it's now focusing on finishing the season strong." Meanwhile, Port Vale manager Jon Brady humorously reflected on a tattoo on his shoulder, admitting, "It's a rubbish tattoo and I should have never got it."

(UPDATED April 3, 2026 13:28 UTC)

Ben Waine, a player for Port Vale, scored the winning goal against Sunderland in the FA Cup, propelling his team to the quarterfinals despite their struggles at the bottom of League One. Port Vale, currently 14 points adrift of safety, will face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge April 4th, and Waine believes the pressure is on the world champion Premier League team. He stated that his squad has nothing to lose and is determined to cause an upset against Chelsea.