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Chelsea retain FA Cup hoodoo over old rivals Leeds
TL;DR
Chelsea defeated Leeds United 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-final, securing their spot in the final against Manchester City. Enzo Fernandez scored the decisive goal, continuing Chelsea's dominance over Leeds in this competition.
Key points
- Chelsea won 1-0 against Leeds United
- Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal
- Chelsea will face Manchester City in the FA Cup final
- The match took place at Wembley
- Chelsea maintains a historical advantage over Leeds in the FA Cup
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Chelsea retain FA Cup hoodoo over old rivals Leeds
Chelsea are through to the FA Cup final after beating rivals Leeds United at Wembley this afternoon.
Enzo Fernandez scored the winner as Chelsea secured a 1-0 win to book their place in next month’s final against Manchester City.
The win continues Chelsea’s hoodoo over Leeds in the competition. The rivalry between the sides was built during regular cup clashes in the sixties and seventies, culminating in two unforgettable FA Cup final games in 1970.
After a thrilling first final at Wembley ended 2-2, Chelsea won 2-1 after extra-time in a replay held at Old Trafford. The clash is best remembered for the brutality of the games, as both sides battled it out for cup success.
Chelsea’s win in the 2025-26 semi-finals means the Blues have now progressed past Leeds in all seven FA Cup ties between the teams.
Chelsea head-to-head record vs Leeds in FA Cup
- 16 Jan 1937 – Chelsea 4-0 Leeds
- 23 Feb 1952 – Leeds 1-1 Chelsea
- 27 Feb 1952 – Chelsea 1-1 Leeds
- 3 Mar 1952 – Leeds 1-5 Chelsea
- 12 Feb 1966 – Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
- 29 Apr 1967 – Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
- 11 Apr 1970 – Chelsea 2-2 Leeds
- 29 Apr 1970 – Leeds 1-2 Chelsea
- 2 Feb 2024 – Chelsea 3-2 Leeds
- 26 Apr 2026 – Chelsea 1-0 Leeds
Q&A
What was the score of the Chelsea vs Leeds FA Cup semi-final?
Chelsea won the FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United with a score of 1-0.
Who scored the winning goal for Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final?
Enzo Fernandez scored the winning goal for Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final against Leeds.
When is the FA Cup final match between Chelsea and Manchester City?
The FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City is scheduled for next month.