Port Vale prepare to face Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter-finals despite facing relegation in League One. The club sits 14 points from safety with eight games remaining after four defeats in their last six matches. 6,000 fans will travel to Stamford Bridge for Saturday's tie, hoping for another cup upset following their win over Sunderland.

Port Vale's financial struggles contrast with the excitement of their cup run. The club reported eye-watering losses of £6.1m last week, though owners Kevin and Carol Shanahan have invested millions since 2019. Despite league struggles, the Vale remain the last non-league club standing in this season's competition.

Chelsea's £1.5bn squad dwarfs Vale's £8m market value, making Saturday's match appear one-sided. Yet winger Ethon Archer's journey from Amazon delivery driver to professional footballer embodies the FA Cup's magic. Vale captain Ben Garrity and defender Connor Hall also came from non-league backgrounds, proving anything can happen on cup day.