1996–97 Chelsea F.C. season FA Cup FA Cup

| Date_ | Round | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 January 1997 | R3 | West Bromwich Albion | H | 3–0 | 27446 | Wise , Zola , Burley |
| 26 January 1997 | R4 | Liverpool | H | 4–2 | 27950 | M. Hughes , Zola , Vialli (2) |
| 16 February 1997 | R5 | Leicester City | A | 2–2 | 19125 | Di Matteo , M. Hughes |
| 26 February 1997 | R5 (R) | Leicester City | H | 1–0 ( a.e.t. ) | 26053 | Leboeuf ( pen. ) |
| 9 March 1997 | QF | Portsmouth | A | 4–1 | 15701 | Wise (2), Zola , M. Hughes |
| 13 April 1997 | SF | Wimbledon | N | 3–0 | 32674 | M. Hughes (2), Zola |
| 17 May 1997 | F | Middlesbrough | N | 2–0 | 79160 | Di Matteo , Newton |