Chelsea beat Leeds 1-0 at Wembley to reach the FA Cup final, with Enzo Fernández scoring the decisive first-half header

Chelsea Football Club secured a place in the FA Cup final on Sunday, April 26, 2026, after a tightly contested 1–0 victory over Leeds United at Wembley Stadium, with Enzo Fernández scoring the only goal of the match.

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Fernández struck in the 23rd minute, meeting Pedro Neto’s cross with a firm header beyond Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri in a semi-final decided by fine margins and key defensive moments.

Leeds United created the first clear chance when Brenden Aaronson ran onto a flick-on from Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez produced a vital save with his legs to preserve parity early on.

Chelsea responded with intent and nearly doubled their advantage before half-time when João Pedro hit the foot of the post, adding to the intensity of a competitive first half.

The match was played against the backdrop of recent managerial changes at Stamford Bridge, with Calum McFarlane currently in interim charge following the departure of Liam Rosenior.

McFarlane is expected to lead the team into the final as Chelsea look to end the season with silverware.

Leeds pushed late in search of an equaliser but were unable to break through a disciplined Chelsea defence, ending their hopes of reaching their first FA Cup final since 1973.

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Chelsea will now face Manchester City in the final on Saturday, May 16, in what promises to be a decisive clash for the trophy.