Chelsea vs Leeds United - FA Cup Semi-Final: TV Channel, Live Stream, Team News and Key Stats

The Basics: Time & Place

The Chelsea vs Leeds United FA Cup semi-final is happening today, Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Kick-off is at 15:00 BST (which is 10:00 ET for fans in the US). It’s all happening at the iconic Wembley Stadium, and the winner goes straight to the Final.

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Where to Watch

In the UK, you can catch it on TNT Sports 1 or BBC One. If you prefer streaming, it's on HBO Max.

For fans in the US, it’s on ESPN2 and ESPN+. Canada viewers have Sportsnet, while Australia is on Stan Sport and India is on SonyLIV.

The "Drama" at Chelsea

Chelsea is having a rough time. They’ve lost five league games in a row without scoring a single goal.

Because of this nightmare run, they sacked manager Liam Rosenior just a few days ago. Calum McFarlane is the interim boss for today, hoping for that "new manager bounce."

Leeds is Flying

On the flip side, Leeds United is on fire under Daniel Farke. They are unbeaten in seven matches and look super confident.

This is a huge deal for them—it’s the first time they’ve reached an FA Cup semi-final since 1987. They really want that trophy.

Team News Update

Chelsea will be without Estêvão for the rest of the season, which is a big blow. However, Cole Palmer and João Pedro are expected to be back in the squad after missing the last game.

Official lineups usually drop exactly one hour before kick-off, so keep an eye out for those!

Head-to-Head Stats

Historically, these two are neck-and-neck: Leeds has 41 wins and Chelsea has 39 overall.

But in the FA Cup, Chelsea has the "voodoo" over Leeds. They’ve played each other 9 times in this tournament, and Leeds has never beaten them.