{"id":669155,"date":"2026-04-26T04:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T08:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=669155"},"modified":"2026-04-25T03:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T07:31:26","slug":"chelsea-vs-leeds-united-fa-cup-team-news-predicted-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2026\/04\/26\/chelsea-vs-leeds-united-fa-cup-team-news-predicted-lineups\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea vs Leeds United: FA Cup Team News & Predicted Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last Word on Football brings you the latest team news and predicted lineups as Chelsea take on Leeds United in the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium. Following Liam Rosenior\u2019s sacking<\/a>, the desperately out-of-form Blues will be led by interim manager Calum McFarlane, who will hope to inspire Chelsea to a first FA Cup final since 2022. For opponents Leeds, who are now nine points clear of the relegation zone, victory would set up their first FA Cup final in 53 years, rounding off an incredible first season back in the top flight.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chelsea vs Leeds United: FA Cup Semi-Final Team News & Predicted Lineups<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Read more: <\/strong>Cole Palmer Injury Status vs Leeds Confirmed<\/a><\/p>\n

Date: Sunday 26th April 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Venue: Wembley Stadium<\/span><\/p>\n

Kick-off: 15:00 GMT<\/span><\/p>\n

Last Meeting: Chelsea 2-2 Leeds (10th February 2026, Premier League)<\/span><\/p>\n

Referee: Jarred Gillet<\/span><\/p>\n

Current Odds: Chelsea 6\/5, Leeds 5\/2<\/span><\/p>\n

Chelsea Team News<\/b><\/h3>\n

Chelsea interim manager McFarlane confirmed<\/a> that Estevao will miss the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury, which could also see the teenage winger miss this summer\u2019s World Cup.<\/span><\/p>\n

McFarlane also said Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro are \u2018in a good place\u2019 after training this week, and added that the club \u2018will make a decision\u2019 as to whether they are fit to start.<\/span><\/p>\n

When asked about Rosenior\u2019s tenure, he said: \u201cIt\u2019s not my place to say what\u2019s gone wrong and what\u2019s gone right. All I\u2019m thinking about is Leeds.”<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a massive game. All our focus is on improving the team performance for Leeds.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The interim boss also confirmed that he had no knowledge of his role after the end of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the semi-final, McFarlane said: \u201cEveryone\u2019s excited, the whole group, the whole club. Leeds and Chelsea is always a big game, there is a rivalry there.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFor me, it\u2019s a game of football and you try and make it as normal as possible to hopefully get the best performance and result.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Leeds United Team News<\/b><\/h3>\n

Read More: <\/b>Tottenham Relegation Battle: Five Players Who Could Decide Spurs’ Fate<\/a><\/p>\n

In his pre-match conference<\/a>, Whites boss Daniel Farke confirmed midfielder Ilia Gruev will miss the remainder of the season with a meniscus injury.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jayden Bogle is a slight doubt for the semi-final, with the right-back suffering \u2018a hit against his foot\u2019, but the club are hopeful that he will be available.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the occasion, the Leeds manager said: \u201cWe won\u2019t do anything too special for this game\u201d or \u201coverload the players with special plans they have never executed\u201d, stating that his side need to keep it as \u2018normal\u2019 as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

He added: \u201cEveryone is in a good mood because we have nothing to lose, and it\u2019s just another chance to write a bit more into this chapter of history. We can travel in a good mood with confidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe travel with respect but not fearful.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

On the fans, he said: \u201cOur supporters are the biggest asset of this club and a key role in our success in the last couple of years. Enjoy that we are back in the big time and in the spotlight.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSing out loud and be proud. Together with them we will try to work on another surprise and another magical night.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chelsea Predicted Lineup<\/b><\/h3>\n

GK: Robert Sanchez<\/span><\/p>\n

RB: Malo Gusto<\/span><\/p>\n

CB: Wesley Fofana<\/span><\/p>\n

CB: Trevoh Chalobah<\/span><\/p>\n

LB: Marc Cucurella<\/span><\/p>\n

CM: Moises Caicedo<\/span><\/p>\n

CM: Andrey Santos<\/span><\/p>\n

RW: Cole Palmer<\/span><\/p>\n

AM: Enzo Fernandez<\/span><\/p>\n

LW: Pedro Neto<\/span><\/p>\n

ST: Joao Pedro<\/span><\/p>\n

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Leeds United Predicted Lineup<\/b><\/h3>\n

GK: Karl Darlow<\/span><\/p>\n

CB: James Justin<\/span><\/p>\n

CB: Joe Rodon<\/span><\/p>\n

CB: Pascal Struijk<\/span><\/p>\n

RWB: Jayden Bogle<\/span><\/p>\n

LWB: Gabriel Gudmundsson\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CM: Ethan Ampadu<\/span><\/p>\n

CM: Ao Tanaka<\/span><\/p>\n

AM: Noah Okafor<\/span><\/p>\n

AM: Brenden Aaronson\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin<\/span><\/p>\n

Featured Image Credit<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

SmartFrame – News Images<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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