Leeds United vs Chelsea in FA Cup Semifinal

Leeds United will confront historic rivals Chelsea in the FA Cup semifinal at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, April 26, 2026, with kickoff set for 3 p.m. The match marks Leeds' first appearance in the competition's last four since their 1987 defeat to Coventry City, offering the club a chance to reach the final for the first time in over five decades.

Leeds arrive in buoyant form under manager Daniel Farke, who has steered the team to near-safety in the Premier League with 40 points from their campaign. A recent 2-2 draw against AFC Bournemouth highlighted their resilience, thanks to a 97th-minute equalizer from Sean Longstaff, though it exposed areas for improvement. Farke may make several changes to his lineup, including potentially benching right-back Jayden Bogle after a subpar performance against Bournemouth, where he lost possession 10 times from just 25 touches and carries a minor foot injury. Goalkeeper Karl Darlow's shaky display, with a 57 percent pass accuracy and two goals conceded, could see Lucas Perri return after his heroics in the quarterfinal penalty shootout victory over West Ham United. In attack, Noah Okafor's quiet outing—30 touches, no goals or assists, and 11...