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Chelsea vs. Manchester City, FA Cup Final: Confirmed lineups; how to watch

Yahoo Sports1h ago2 min readOriginal source →
Chelsea vs. Manchester City, FA Cup Final: Confirmed lineups; how to watch

TL;DR

Chelsea faces Manchester City in the FA Cup Final on May 16, 2026, at Wembley Stadium. City is favored to win, continuing their dominance over Chelsea in recent matches.

Key points

  • Chelsea faces Manchester City in the FA Cup Final
  • Match scheduled for May 16, 2026, at Wembley Stadium
  • Manchester City is favored to win
  • Chelsea's starting lineup includes Sánchez and Hato
  • Match broadcast on BBC One and ESPN2

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 16: A general view of fans on Wembley Way prior to the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester City on May 16, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) | The FA via Getty Images
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 16: A general view of fans on Wembley Way prior to the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester City on May 16, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) | The FA via Getty Images
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 16: A general view of fans on Wembley Way prior to the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester City on May 16, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) | The FA via Getty Images Welcome to the 2025-26 FA Cup final! Chelsea are the clear underdogs, with City favored to win yet another game against the Blues. They have not lost to us since the 2021 Champions Leauge final: 13 matches and counting. Calum McFarlane may have a tactical surprise in mind, like three at the back? We’ll see how this one shakes out. Neither Pedro Neto nor Alejandro Garnacho have been passed fit, but they’re both on the bench. Here we go! **Chelsea starting lineup (3-4-2-1?)** Sánchez | Hato, Colwill, Fofana | Cucurella, Caicedo, James (c), Gusto | Enzo, Palmer | João Pedro *Substitutes from: Jörgensen, Acheampong, Tosin, Chalobah, Essugo, Santos, Neto, Garnacho, Delap* **Manchester City starting XI:** Trafford | Nunes, Khusanov, Guéhi, O’Reilly, Rodri, Bernardo (c), Semenyo, Marmoush, Doku, Haaland *Substitutes from: Donnarumma, Dias, Reijnders, Stones, Aké, Kovačić, Cherki, Savinho, Foden* **Date / Time:**Saturday, May 16, 2026, 15.00 BST; 10am EDT; 7:30pm IST **Venue:**Wembley Stadium, London **Referee:** Darren England (on pitch); Peter Bankes (VAR) **On TV:**BBC One, TNT Sports 1 (UK); ESPN2 (USA); Sony TEN 2 (India); SuperSport MaXimo 2, Canal+ Sport 3 (NGA); elsewhere **Streaming:**BBC iPlayer, discover+ (UK); ESPN Select (USA); Sony LIV (India); DStv Now (NGA) Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes!

Q&A

What are the confirmed lineups for Chelsea vs. Manchester City in the FA Cup Final?

Chelsea's lineup features Sánchez, Hato, Colwill, and Fofana, while Manchester City starts with Trafford, Nunes, Khusanov, and Haaland.

How can I watch the Chelsea vs. Manchester City FA Cup Final live?

The match will be broadcast on BBC One and TNT Sports 1 in the UK, ESPN2 in the USA, and Sony TEN 2 in India, with streaming options available on BBC iPlayer and ESPN Select.

What time does the Chelsea vs. Manchester City FA Cup Final start?

The FA Cup Final kicks off on May 16, 2026, at 15:00 BST, which is 10:00 EDT and 7:30 IST.

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