Chelsea to Face Leeds United in Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final at Wembley

 Chelsea Football Club today confirms that we will face Leeds United in the semi-finals of the 2025/26 Emirates FA Cup.

The two-legged tie will be contested as a single match at Wembley Stadium on the weekend of Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026. The exact date and kick-off time for the Chelsea fixture will be confirmed by the Football Association in due course, with both semi-finals scheduled across the two days.

Chelsea advanced to the last four with an emphatic 7-0 victory over League Two side Port Vale in the quarter-finals on Saturday. Leeds United, meanwhile, booked their place at Wembley by overcoming West Ham United on penalties in a dramatic quarter-final clash played earlier today at the London Stadium.

Head Coach Liam Rosenior said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be in the semi-finals again. Reaching Wembley is always a special moment for any player, staff member and supporter, and to do so in the FA Cup – the oldest and most prestigious domestic cup competition in the world – makes it even more meaningful. Leeds are a club with real pedigree in this competition and a passionate fanbase, so we know it will be a huge occasion. But our focus now is on preparing properly while continuing our strong run of form in the Premier League.”

Chelsea’s path to the semi-finals has seen impressive performances, including standout wins in earlier rounds that showcased the squad’s depth and attacking quality. The Blues last lifted the FA Cup in 2018 and remain one of the most successful clubs in the competition’s history.

Leeds United, currently competing in the Premier League, bring their own rich FA Cup heritage to the tie. The two clubs famously met in the 1970 FA Cup Final (and its replay), one of the most memorable and hard-fought encounters in the competition’s annals.

Tickets for the semi-final will go on sale to Chelsea supporters in due course, with allocation details and priority access information to be shared via chelseafc.com and the Chelsea app. Supporters are advised to only purchase tickets through official channels to avoid disappointment.

This semi-final represents another significant milestone in Chelsea’s 2025/26 campaign as the club continues to compete on multiple fronts under Rosenior’s leadership.