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Chelsea beats Leeds 1-0, set for City final

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chelsea beat Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley on 27 April 2026 to reach the FA Cup final.
Enzo Fernández headed the decisive goal in the 23rd minute from a Pedro Neto cross.
Interim manager Calum McFarlane, appointed after Liam Rosenior’s dismissal on 26 April 2026, guided the win.
The victory sets a final against Manchester City on 16 May 2026 and ends a three-year FA Cup final losing streak.

History

Historical Context

Chelsea’s 1997 FA Cup triumph over Middlesbrough, a 2-0 victory at Wembley under Ruud Gullit, ended a 26-year wait for major silverware. The win restored the club’s status in English football and set a precedent for future cup ambitions. Decades later, the team again sought Wembley success, reflecting the enduring importance of the FA Cup in Chelsea’s identity.

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Story summary

Chelsea beat Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley on 27 April 2026 to reach the FA Cup final.
Enzo Fernández headed the decisive goal in the 23rd minute from a Pedro Neto cross.
Interim manager Calum McFarlane, appointed after Liam Rosenior’s dismissal on 26 April 2026, guided the win.
The victory sets a final against Manchester City on 16 May 2026 and ends a three-year FA Cup final losing streak.

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