Sunday , 16 August 2026

Manchester United FC vs Chelsea FC, FA Cup 2025 SEMI FINALS

FA Cup · 2025
Manchester United FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Chelsea FC
Sun 19 Jul 2020 · 17:00 UTC Wembley Stadium HT 45+24' · FT 45+8'
Paul Pogba 71' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Andy Madley
  • Referee Ian Hussin
  • Referee Richard West
  • Referee Mike Dean
  • Referee Michael Oliver

Head-to-Head

7
8
3
Manchester United FC 18 games · Avg 2.6 goals Chelsea FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-07-19 Manchester United FC 1–3 Chelsea FC 2020-02-17 Chelsea FC 0–2 Manchester United FC 2019-08-11 Manchester United FC 4–0 Chelsea FC 2019-04-28 Manchester United FC 1–1 Chelsea FC 2019-02-18 Chelsea FC 0–2 Manchester United FC

Recent Form

Manchester United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jul Chelsea FC H 1–3 L
16 Jul Crystal Palace FC A 2–0 W
13 Jul Southampton FC H 2–2 D
09 Jul Aston Villa FC A 3–0 W
04 Jul AFC Bournemouth H 5–2 W
30 Jun Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 3–0 W
Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
07 Jul Crystal Palace FC A 3–2 W
04 Jul Watford FC H 3–0 W
01 Jul West Ham United FC A 2–3 L

Key Stats

61% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
39% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
Chelsea 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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Chelsea FC
Pedro Neto 4 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Manchester United FC host Chelsea FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 25' Nemanja Matic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
  • 40' Willian is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Manchester United FC so far.
  • 45' Manchester United FC ring the changes. Eric Bailly has done his job and it is now time for Anthony Martial to step up.
  • 46' A stunning finish from Mason Mount — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Frank Lampard might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 55' The crowd applauds Fred as he leaves the pitch. Paul Pogba steps in for Manchester United FC.
  • 56' It is a substitution in Manchester United FC team. Daniel James is replaced by Mason Greenwood on 56 minute.
  • 56' A stunning finish from Olivier Giroud — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 61' David De Gea has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 66' Marcus Rashford has been relatively quiet despite scoring 118 goals in his last 409 appearances.
  • 71' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Paul Pogba.
  • 74' GOAL! Harry Maguire scores on 74.
  • 79' It is a substitution in Manchester United FC team. Marcus Rashford is replaced by Odion Ighalo on 79 minute.
  • 80' Tammy Abraham gets the nod from Chelsea FC. He replaces Olivier Giroud and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 85' Goal! Bruno Fernandes scores his 140 goal in 125 matches.
  • 86' Time for substitution for Chelsea FC. Mateo Kovacic is replaced by Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
  • 90' The Chelsea FC bench stirs into life. Mason Mount is withdrawn and Pedro gets his opportunity.
  • The final score is 1-3.

Lineups

Manchester United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Chelsea FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Frank Lampard

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Anthony Martial 5
Bruno Fernandes 4
Marcus Rashford 3
Cole Palmer 3
Jorginho 2
Marcos Alonso 2
Casemiro 2
Scott McTominay 2

Head to Head

2020-07-19 Manchester United FC 1–3 Chelsea FC 2020-02-17 Chelsea FC 0–2 Manchester United FC 2019-08-11 Manchester United FC 4–0 Chelsea FC 2019-04-28 Manchester United FC 1–1 Chelsea FC 2019-02-18 Chelsea FC 0–2 Manchester United FC

Manchester United FC Form

2020-07-19 Manchester United FC 1–3 Chelsea FC L 2020-07-16 Crystal Palace FC 0–2 Manchester United FC W 2020-07-13 Manchester United FC 2–2 Southampton FC D 2020-07-09 Aston Villa FC 0–3 Manchester United FC W 2020-07-04 Manchester United FC 5–2 AFC Bournemouth W 2020-06-30 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0–3 Manchester United FC W

Chelsea FC Form

2020-07-19 Manchester United FC 1–3 Chelsea FC W 2020-07-14 Chelsea FC 1–0 Norwich City FC W 2020-07-11 Sheffield United FC 3–0 Chelsea FC L 2020-07-07 Crystal Palace FC 2–3 Chelsea FC W 2020-07-04 Chelsea FC 3–0 Watford FC W 2020-07-01 West Ham United FC 3–2 Chelsea FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.75 Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41 Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for: Manchester United FC or Chelsea FC 74% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Manchester United FC44% Draw26% Chelsea FC30%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.16
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Manchester United FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Chelsea FC
56%
Manchester United FC or Chelsea FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Manchester United FC33% Draw43% Chelsea FC24%
Actual: Chelsea FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–3 not predicted
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
7.1%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.9%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC

Handicap Manchester United FC covers Push Chelsea FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 20% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 16% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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