Chelsea FC vs Leeds United FC, FA Cup 2025-26 SEMI FINALS
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Match Preview
Chelsea FC vs Leeds United FC — FA Cup at Wembley.
- Chelsea FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 26 Apr Leeds United FC H 1–0 W 21 Apr Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 0–3 L 18 Apr Manchester United FC H 0–1 L 12 Apr Manchester City FC H 0–3 L 04 Apr Port Vale FC H 7–0 W 21 Mar Everton FC A 0–3 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 26 Apr Chelsea FC A 0–1 L 22 Apr AFC Bournemouth A 2–2 D 18 Apr Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 3–0 W 13 Apr Manchester United FC A 2–1 W 05 Apr West Ham United FC A 6–4 W 21 Mar Brentford FC H 0–0 D Key Stats
50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history60% Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season20% Clean Sheets
Leeds United FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Chelsea FC to score. At the same time, Leeds United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The travelling Leeds United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Leeds United FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 3 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 23' GOAL! Enzo Fernandez scores on 23. Assisted by Pedro Neto
- 28' Cucurella has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 36 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 33' Supporters expect more eagerness from Trevoh Chalobah, as he is very good at scoring at Wembley with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 38' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Pascal Struijk made 346 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' It is a substitution in Leeds United FC team. James Justin is replaced by Joe Rodon on 46 minute.
- 51' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
- 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Moises Caicedo on 60.
- 65' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Chelsea FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 66' Another substitution for Chelsea FC to replace Romeo Lavia by Andrey Santos on 66 minute.
- 71' The Chelsea FC manager makes a substitution. Alejandro Garnacho departs to be replaced by Cole Palmer.
- 74' Leeds United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lukas Nmecha is hanging Ao Tanaka on the field on 74 minute.
- 76' That looks like a foul for a card for Pascal Struijk.
- 77' Chelsea FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 78' It’s gonna be a card for Ethan Ampadu.
- 83' Chelsea FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 84' The referee calls foul for Lukas Nmecha. He receives a card.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Sean Longstaff. He replaces Brenden Aaronson on 86 minute.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Jayden Bogle. He receives a card.
- 90' Time for substitution for Chelsea FC. Joao Pedro is replaced by Liam Delap.
- With this win, Chelsea FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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Chelsea FC
Starting XI- 4
- 23
- 3
- 7
- 8
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20
Joao Pedro ↓ Liam Delap 90'
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- 27
- 25
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45
Romeo Lavia ↓ Andrey Santos 66'
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Bench- 29
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10
Cole Palmer ↑ 71'
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9
Liam Delap ↑ 90'
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- 28
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Andrey Santos ↑ 66'
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Leeds United FC
Starting XI- 1
- 4
- 9
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- 5
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24
James Justin ↓ Joe Rodon 46'
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22
Ao Tanaka ↓ Lukas Nmecha 74'
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19
Noah Okafor ↓ Wilfried Gnonto 74'
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15
Jaka Bijol ↓ Anton Stach 46'
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- 3
Bench-
6
Joe Rodon ↑ 46'
- 7
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Sean Longstaff ↑ 86'
- 26
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14
Lukas Nmecha ↑ 74'
- 23
- 10
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Anton Stach ↑ 46'
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29
Wilfried Gnonto ↑ 74'
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Head to Head
Chelsea FC Form
Leeds United FC Form
2026-04-26 Chelsea FC 1–0 Leeds United FC L 2026-04-22 AFC Bournemouth 2–2 Leeds United FC D 2026-04-18 Leeds United FC 3–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC W 2026-04-13 Manchester United FC 1–2 Leeds United FC W 2026-04-05 West Ham United FC 4–6 Leeds United FC W 2026-03-21 Leeds United FC 0–0 Brentford FC D