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FA Cup 2025/26 semi-final draw: Chelsea face Leeds, Manchester City clash with Southampton

The 2025-26 FA Cup semi-final draw has been completed.

Leeds United will play Chelsea after making it to the semi-finals of the competition for the first time in 39 years. 

The Whites defeated West Ham United 4-2 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday. 

Chelsea put their league struggles behind them to thrash League One outfit Port Vale 7-0. Six different players were on the scoresheet. 

Manchester City, who lost the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace last year, have been drawn against Southampton. 

The Saints stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal with a 2-1 triumph at St Mary’s on Saturday. 


Viktor Gyokeres struck to cancel out Ross Stewart’s first-half goal. However, Shea Charles scored the winner five minutes from time to earn his side a memorable win. 

Their reward is an encounter with Man City, who have lifted the domestic trophy seven times. 

Southampton have won just one FA Cup, defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the final at Wembley Stadium in 1976.

Leeds last reached the tournament’s semi-final in 1987, when they were beaten by eventual winners Coventry City at Hillsborough. They lifted their only FA Cup trophy in 1972. 

FA Cup 2025/26 semi-final ties

  • Manchester City v Southampton
  • Chelsea v Leeds United

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