Chelsea F.C. bulldozed their way into the FA Cup semi-finals with a merciless 7-0 humiliation of League One strugglers Port Vale F.C. at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

The floodgates opened early as Jorrel Hato pounced on a defensive lapse to fire home, before João Pedro doubled the lead after a slick setup from Pedro Neto.

Cole Palmer piled on the misery before half-time, reacting quickest to a rebound after Malo Gusto saw his effort denied.

The second half turned into a training drill as Tosin Adarabioyo powered in a header before Andrey Santos added another from a set-piece.

After twice hitting the woodwork, Estêvão Willian finally got his reward, while Alejandro Garnacho completed the rout from the spot following a clumsy foul.

The demolition stretched Chelsea’s ruthless dominance over lower-league opposition, extending an intimidating unbeaten FA Cup run that has now become a recurring nightmare for smaller clubs.

For Port Vale, who had dreamed big after a shock win over Sunderland A.F.C., reality hit hard as they were brutally exposed on the big stage.

Chelsea now march on to Wembley brimming with confidence, while Port Vale are dragged back into their grim relegation battle after yet another sobering defeat.