Arsenal FC vs Chelsea FC, FA Cup 2026 FINAL
Overview
Match Preview
Arsenal FC vs Chelsea FC — FA Cup at Wembley Stadium.
- Arsenal FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Chelsea FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Chris Kavanagh
- Referee Anthony Taylor
- Referee Gary Beswick
- Referee Adam Nunn
6 games this season
🟨 5.2/game
⚽ 11.5 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | Chelsea FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jul | Watford FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Jul | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Jul | Manchester City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Jul | Liverpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jul | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | Arsenal FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jul | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Jul | Liverpool FC | A | 3–5 | L |
| 19 Jul | Manchester United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Jul | Norwich City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jul | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
68%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Wembley Stadium!
- 5' Chelsea FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Christian Pulisic on 5.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Azpilicueta suffering a number of foals already.
- 14' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Mateo Kovacic.
- 19' Antonio Rudiger is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Arsenal FC so far.
- 24' The energy levels are beginning to show. Arteta might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 26' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Azpilicueta.
- 28' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang does the damage! The net is bulging and Arsenal FC surge ahead!
- 33' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 35' A change in the Chelsea FC ranks — Azpilicueta exits the field as Andreas Christensen enters on 35.
- 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 45' Poor challenge from Mason Mount. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 49' Another change for Chelsea FC made on 49 minute. Christian Pulisic leaves to be changed by Pedro.
- 54' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 59' The travelling Chelsea FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 64' Arsenal FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Chelsea FC backline.
- 67' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Arsenal FC are in front.
- 72' It looks like no one’s ball. Chelsea FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 73' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Dani Ceballos on 73 minutes.
- 75' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Antonio Rudiger on 75 minutes.
- 78' Chelsea FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ross Barkley is hanging Mason Mount on the field on 78 minute.
- 82' The Arsenal FC bench stirs into life. Alexandre Lacazette is withdrawn and Eddie Nketiah gets his opportunity.
- 87' Arsenal FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 88' Sokratis Papastathopoulos is replacing David Luiz for the Arsenal FC side.
- 89' A moment of madness from Ross Barkley on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Chelsea FC will be frustrated.
- 90' It is a substitution in Arsenal FC team. Kieran Tierney is replaced by Sead Kolasinac on 90 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 34
- 2
- 16
- 15
- 9
- 14
- 23
- 19
- 8
-
3
Kieran Tierney ↓ Sead Kolasinac 90'
Bench
- 5
- 11
-
31
Sead Kolasinac ↑ 90'
-
30
Eddie Nketiah ↑ 82'
- 33
- 24
- 28
- 77
- 57
Coach
Arteta
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 5
- 2
- 28
- 3
- 13
-
18
Olivier Giroud ↓ Tammy Abraham 78'
- 15
-
19
Mason Mount ↓ Ross Barkley 78'
- 24
-
22
Christian Pulisic ↓ Pedro 49'
Bench
- 1
- 7
-
4
Andreas Christensen ↑ 35'
- 33
-
20
Callum Hudson-Odoi ↑ 78'
-
8
Ross Barkley ↑ 78'
-
11
Pedro ↑ 49'
-
9
Tammy Abraham ↑ 78'
- 29
Coach
Frank Lampard
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 3 |
| Kai Havertz | 3 |
| Martin Odegaard | 3 |
| Tammy Abraham | 2 |
| Leandro Trossard | 2 |
| Eddie Nketiah | 2 |
| Azpilicueta | 2 |
| Ben White | 2 |
Head to Head
Arsenal FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.77
Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Arsenal FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Arsenal FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Chelsea FC
52%
Arsenal FC or Chelsea FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
6%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC
| Handicap | Arsenal FC covers | Push | Chelsea FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.