Saturday , 14 November 2026

Chelsea FC vs Manchester City FC, FA Cup 2020-21 SEMI FINALS

FA Cup · 2020-21
Chelsea FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Manchester City FC
Sat 17 Apr 2021 · 16:30 UTC Wembley Stadium HT 45+3' · FT 45+10'
Reece James 34' Y
Y 63' Fernandinho
Y 65' Fernandinho
Y 69' Fernandinho
Azpilicueta 90' Y
Y 90' Aymeric Laporte
Y 90' Ruben Dias

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Manchester City FC — FA Cup at Wembley Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Peter Bankes
  • Referee Daniel Robathan
  • Referee Ian Hussin
  • Referee Mike Dean
  • Referee Andre Marriner
6 games this season 🟨 5.2/game ⚽ 15.0 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Head-to-Head

5
3
13
Chelsea FC 21 games · Avg 2.6 goals Manchester City FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-04-17 Chelsea FC 1–0 Manchester City FC 2021-01-03 Chelsea FC 1–3 Manchester City FC 2020-06-25 Chelsea FC 2–1 Manchester City FC 2019-11-23 Manchester City FC 2–1 Chelsea FC 2019-02-10 Manchester City FC 6–0 Chelsea FC

Recent Form

Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Apr Manchester City FC H 1–0 W
13 Apr FC Porto H 0–1 L
10 Apr Crystal Palace FC A 4–1 W
07 Apr FC Porto A 2–0 W
03 Apr West Bromwich Albion FC H 2–5 L
21 Mar Sheffield United FC H 2–0 W
Manchester City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Apr Chelsea FC A 0–1 L
14 Apr Borussia Dortmund A 2–1 W
10 Apr Leeds United FC H 1–2 L
06 Apr Borussia Dortmund H 2–1 W
03 Apr Leicester City FC A 2–0 W
20 Mar Everton FC A 2–0 W

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Wembley Stadium that hosts another battle between Chelsea FC and Manchester City FC.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hakim Ziyech made 492 appearances and scored 55 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' Chelsea FC is showing some good football. However, Chelsea FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 15' Chelsea FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 30' A quiet spell here at Wembley Stadium. Chelsea FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 34' The referee calls foul for Reece James. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 39' Chelsea 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.
  • 44' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Thomas Tuchel will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 48' A tactical swap from Manchester City FC — Phil Foden on, Kevin De Bruyne off on 48 minutes.
  • 53' The travelling Manchester City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 55' GOAL! Hakim Ziyech fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 60' 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.
  • 63' Manchester City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 63.
  • 64' The whistle greets Ferran Torres as he departs to be replaced by Ilkay Gundogan.
  • 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Fernandinho on 65.
  • 69' Fernandinho is having his name booked by the referee on 69.
  • 70' Mason Mount makes way for Christian Pulisic at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
  • 75' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 79' Chelsea FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Emerson is hanging Hakim Ziyech on the field on 79 minute.
  • 84' It looks like no one’s ball. Manchester City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 88' The supporters are chanting for Kurt Zouma. He replaces Thiago Silva on 88 minute.
  • 90' The referee shows Chelsea FC player a Yellow card on 90.
  • Manchester City FC will have plenty to reflect on. Chelsea FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Chelsea FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Tuchel

Manchester City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pep Guardiola

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Riyad Mahrez 5
Julian Alvarez 4
Kevin De Bruyne 4
Erling Haaland 4
Raheem Sterling 3
Sergio Aguero 3
Phil Foden 3
Ilkay Gundogan 2

Head to Head

2021-04-17 Chelsea FC 1–0 Manchester City FC 2021-01-03 Chelsea FC 1–3 Manchester City FC 2020-06-25 Chelsea FC 2–1 Manchester City FC 2019-11-23 Manchester City FC 2–1 Chelsea FC 2019-02-10 Manchester City FC 6–0 Chelsea FC

Chelsea FC Form

2021-04-17 Chelsea FC 1–0 Manchester City FC W 2021-04-13 Chelsea FC 0–1 FC Porto L 2021-04-10 Crystal Palace FC 1–4 Chelsea FC W 2021-04-07 FC Porto 0–2 Chelsea FC W 2021-04-03 Chelsea FC 2–5 West Bromwich Albion FC L 2021-03-21 Chelsea FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC W

Manchester City FC Form

2021-04-17 Chelsea FC 1–0 Manchester City FC L 2021-04-14 Borussia Dortmund 1–2 Manchester City FC W 2021-04-10 Manchester City FC 1–2 Leeds United FC L 2021-04-06 Manchester City FC 2–1 Borussia Dortmund W 2021-04-03 Leicester City FC 0–2 Manchester City FC W 2021-03-20 Everton FC 0–2 Manchester City FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.12 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42 Manchester City FC xG
I would bet for: Chelsea FC or Manchester City FC 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Chelsea FC34% Draw28% Manchester City FC38%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Manchester City FC
66%
Chelsea FC or Manchester City FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Chelsea FC22% Draw48% Manchester City FC30%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
10.2%
0 – 0
10%
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Manchester City FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 17% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 22% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 13% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✗
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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