“It was important to get the win. It was important to break the momentum and the form we were in,” said Chelsea’s interim boss Calum McFarlane after his team’s 1-0 victory over Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final.
Enzo Fernandez scored the only goal of the match in the 94th minute. Chelsea reached their sixth FA Cup final in the past decade with this win. They will face Manchester City in the final.
This match was Chelsea’s first game following the sacking of Liam Rosenior. Before this victory, Chelsea had lost seven of their previous eight matches. This win ended a five-game losing streak in the Premier League.
Leeds United came into this match with a seven-game unbeaten streak. Their manager Daniel Farke expressed disappointment, saying, “We come away disappointed because we gave our supporters so much to dream about.”
McFarlane noted that this victory changes the mood within the squad. Chelsea had not scored since their FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale.
The match took place at Wembley Stadium on April 25, 2026. Chelsea has now made 28 appearances at Wembley for FA Cup matches.
As they prepare for their upcoming clash against Manchester City, Chelsea looks to build on this newfound momentum.
This victory represents a critical turning point for Chelsea as they aim to reclaim their form and confidence ahead of the final.
