Chelsea and Leeds prepare to meet in FA Cup semi-final

20 minutes to go until kick-off at Wembley and the fans are streaming in.

Expect a huge atmosphere today.

Daniel Farke makes just one change with cup keeper Lucas Perri coming in for Karl Darlow .

Anton Stach also returns to the squad in more good news for Leeds.

– Sunday, 26 April 2026

In a big boost to the interim Chelsea boss, João Pedro is fit to start and replaces Liam Delap up top.

Cole Palmer is available from the bench as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury.

Alejandro Garnacho and Tosin Adarabioyo also come into the lineup.

– Sunday, 26 April 2026

The mood could hardly be more contrasting at the clubs though with Chelsea in full-blown crisis mode and Leeds riding high after a series of very impressive results.

Calum McFarlane takes charge of the Blues for a second time while Daniel Farke is aiming to be the first Leeds manager to make the final since Don Revie in 1973.

The two clubs last met in the cup at Wembley back in the 1970 final, which Chelsea won in a replay.

The two hot-tempered games kickstarted a rivalry that lasts to this day.

Hello and welcome to today's coverage of the FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Leeds at Wembley.