It's arguably the most anticipated fixture in years, as QPR make the short 3.5 mile journey across West London to near neighbours Chelsea in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.

Over 6,000 Rangers fans will make the trip to Stamford Bridge, after last month's draw pitted the two arch-rivals together for the first time since March 1996, when the sides drew 1-1 in the Premiership.

Two months earlier, the Blues had knocked Rangers out of the FA Cup at the fourth round stage.

Avram Grant's side, who as well as being the current FA Cup holders, currently occupy third place in the Premiership and are in the last four of the Carling Cup.

Last season's success at the new Wembley Stadium came at the expense of domestic rivals Manchester United.

A Didier Drogba goal late in extra-time was enough to secure victory for the Blues over United in the first FA Cup Final at the new home of football.

Drogba produced a rare moment of brilliance in a game that failed to live up to expectations to complete a cup Double for the Blues.

With penalties looming, he played a one-two with Frank Lampard before poking the ball past Edwin van der Sar.

Incidentally, Chelsea were also the last Club to win the coveted trophy at the old Wembley Stadium, when they beat Aston Villa in the 2000 Final.

Speaking after the draw was made, R's boss Luigi De Canio described the showdown as a 'dream come true,' commenting: "I feel very lucky and honoured to be in the position to take us to Chelsea in the FA Cup.

"You can be waiting a very long time in your life for a derby like this and we will relish it.

"I have waited for this opportunity and I am looking forward to it very much."