Sunday , 16 August 2026

Chelsea FC vs Leeds United FC, FA Cup 2025-26 SEMI FINALS

FA Cup · 2025-26
Chelsea FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Leeds United FC
Sun 26 Apr 2026 · 14:00 UTC Wembley HT 45' · FT 45'
Moises Caicedo 60' Y
Y 76' Pascal Struijk
Cole Palmer 77' Y
Y 78' Ethan Ampadu
Y 84' Lukas Nmecha
Y 90' Jayden Bogle
Pedro Neto 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Leeds United FC — FA Cup at Wembley.

Match Details

  • Referee Jarred Gillett

Head-to-Head

6
2
2
Chelsea FC 10 games · Avg 3.0 goals Leeds United FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-26 Chelsea FC 1–0 Leeds United FC 2026-02-10 Chelsea FC 2–2 Leeds United FC 2025-12-03 Leeds United FC 3–1 Chelsea FC 2024-02-28 Chelsea FC 3–2 Leeds United FC 2023-03-04 Chelsea FC 1–0 Leeds United FC

Recent Form

Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Leeds United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 history
50% Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
20% Clean Sheets
Leeds United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Chelsea FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Leeds United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Chelsea FC
Pedro Neto 4 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Wembley that hosts another battle between Chelsea FC and Leeds United FC.
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 10' Ecuador international Moises Caicedo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' Chelsea FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Leeds United FC backline.
  • 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 23' Enzo Fernandez does the damage! The net is bulging and Chelsea FC surge ahead!
  • 28' Wilfried Gnonto has been relatively quiet despite scoring 18 goals in his last 358 appearances.
  • 33' It looks like no one’s ball. Chelsea FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 38' Leeds United 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.
  • 43' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Chelsea FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Leeds United FC! Joe Rodon comes on to replace James Justin.
  • 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Chelsea FC that had 409 games and scored 654 goals.
  • 56' A quiet spell here at Wembley. Chelsea FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 60' Moises Caicedo is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
  • 65' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 66' The Chelsea FC manager makes a substitution. Romeo Lavia departs to be replaced by Andrey Santos.
  • 71' The whistle greets Alejandro Garnacho as he departs to be replaced by Cole Palmer.
  • 74' A tactical swap from Leeds United FC — Lukas Nmecha on, Ao Tanaka off on 74 minutes.
  • 76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Pascal Struijk.
  • 77' It’s gonna be a card for Cole Palmer.
  • 78' Ethan Ampadu was booked on 78.
  • 83' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Chelsea FC and Leeds United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 84' Leeds United FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 86' Time for substitution for Leeds United FC. Brenden Aaronson is replaced by Sean Longstaff.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Jayden Bogle. He receives a card.
  • 90' Joao Pedro makes way for Liam Delap at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
  • It finishes all square. Chelsea FC and Leeds United FC share the spoils 1-0.

Lineups

Chelsea FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Leeds United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Christian Pulisic 2
Mateo Fernandez 2
Jorginho 2
Mason Mount 2
Kurt Zouma 1
Enzo Fernandez 1
Joe Gelhardt 1
Mykhailo Mudryk 1

Head to Head

2026-04-26 Chelsea FC 1–0 Leeds United FC 2026-02-10 Chelsea FC 2–2 Leeds United FC 2025-12-03 Leeds United FC 3–1 Chelsea FC 2024-02-28 Chelsea FC 3–2 Leeds United FC 2023-03-04 Chelsea FC 1–0 Leeds United FC

Chelsea FC Form

2026-04-26 Chelsea FC 1–0 Leeds United FC W 2026-04-21 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 3–0 Chelsea FC L 2026-04-18 Chelsea FC 0–1 Manchester United FC L 2026-04-12 Chelsea FC 0–3 Manchester City FC L 2026-04-04 Chelsea FC 7–0 Port Vale FC W 2026-03-21 Everton FC 3–0 Chelsea FC L

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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.52 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28 Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for: Chelsea FC or Leeds United FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC43% Draw27% Leeds United FC30%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Leeds United FC
57%
Chelsea FC or Leeds United FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Chelsea FC30% Draw46% Leeds United FC24%
Actual: Chelsea FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Leeds United FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 20% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 17% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✗
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.