Chelsea - Leeds United Apr 2026

This match remains the pinnacle of the rivalry. The initial game and its replay are legendary for their extreme physical violence, with the replay at Old Trafford drawing a massive TV audience of 28 million people.

Chelsea won 1–0 at Wembley Stadium. Under interim head coach Calum McFarlane , Chelsea secured their 17th FA Cup final appearance despite being accused of "gamesmanship" when Robert Sanchez went down during a period of Leeds momentum. Chelsea - Leeds United

Despite Chelsea's semi-final victory, Leeds United held a superior record in their Premier League encounters earlier in the 2025–26 season. This match remains the pinnacle of the rivalry

Chelsea recently defeated Leeds United 1–0 in the FA Cup semi-final on April 26, 2026, thanks to a 23rd-minute header from Enzo Fernández. Sun, Apr 26 Chelsea won! Under interim head coach Calum McFarlane , Chelsea