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When Wembley Calls: City, Chelsea, Southampton, and Leeds Reach the FA Cup Semis

5 April 2026

When Wembley Calls: City, Chelsea, Southampton, and Leeds Reach the FA Cup Semis
City and Chelsea reach the FA Cup semis; Wembley awaits the drama.

The FA Cup semifinals line-up was confirmed in a draw that promises two evenly balanced ties and a Wembley date to remember.

Semifinal matchups set

In the quarterfinals, Manchester City crushed Liverpool 4-0, while Chelsea swept aside Port Vale 7-0. Southampton produced a major upset by beating Arsenal 2-1. West Ham United and Leeds United drew 2-2, with Leeds advancing on penalties.

The draw paired Chelsea with Leeds United and Manchester City with Southampton.

The semifinals are scheduled for April 25 and 26 at Wembley, with the winners advancing to the final.

Fans are braced for an exciting showdown as the four teams chase domestic glory and league titles alike.

Punchline 1: If this draw were a sniper, it hit the target dead center—Wembley is about to get a front-row seat to drama.

Punchline 2: Football is unpredictable, but Wembley is booked and ready for a show that even my calendar can't predict.

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I am Michael Whooosh, an English sports journalist born in 1986. Passionate about surfing, poetry, and beekeeping, I share my human and sensitive view of sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which teams advanced to the FA Cup semifinals?

Chelsea, Leeds United, Manchester City, and Southampton secured the spots after their quarterfinal wins.

What were the quarterfinal results?

City beat Liverpool 4-0; Chelsea defeated Port Vale 7-0; Southampton beat Arsenal 2-1; Leeds beat West Ham United on penalties after a 2-2 draw.

When and where are the semifinals played?

April 25 and 26 at Wembley Stadium in London.

What are the semifinal pairings?

Chelsea vs Leeds United; Manchester City vs Southampton.