Match report

Chelsea Defeats Leeds 1–0 in FA Cup Clash

Chelsea
Chelsea
1–0
FT
Leeds
Leeds
Apr 26, 2026

Chelsea emerged victorious over Leeds in the FA Cup with a narrow 1–0 win. E. Fernandez's goal in the 23rd minute was the deciding factor. Leeds pushed hard in the second half but were unable to break through Chelsea's defense. Key players like P. Neto and A. Garnacho made impactful substitutions, while both teams saw multiple yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • E. Fernandez scored the only goal for Chelsea in the 23rd minute.
  • • P. Neto provided the assist for Fernandez's goal.
  • • Chelsea had 4 substitutions: R. Lavia, A. Garnacho, João Pedro, and Andrey Santos.
  • • Leeds made 5 substitutions: J. Rodon, Anton Stach, L. Nmecha, B. Aaronson, and Pascal Struijk.
  • • 5 yellow cards were issued: M. Caicedo (Chelsea), Pascal Struijk (Leeds), C. Palmer (Chelsea), E. Ampadu (Leeds), and L. Nmecha (Leeds).

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Robert Sánchez (G)
  • 27 Malo Gusto (D)
  • 23 Trevoh Chalobah (D)
  • 4 Tosin Adarabioyo (D)
  • 3 Marc Cucurella (D)
  • 45 Roméo Lavia (M)
  • 25 Moisés Caicedo (M)
  • 7 Pedro Neto (M)
  • 8 Enzo Fernández (M)
  • 49 Alejandro Garnacho (M)
  • 20 João Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Andrey Santos
  • 10 Cole Palmer
  • 28 Teddy Sharman-Lowe
  • 34 Josh Acheampong
  • 29 Wesley Fofana
  • 21 Jorrel Hato
  • 14 Dário Essugo
  • 55 Jesse Derry
  • 9 Liam Delap

Leeds

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Lucas Perri (G)
  • 24 James Justin (D)
  • 15 Jaka Bijol (D)
  • 5 Pascal Struijk (D)
  • 2 Jayden Bogle (M)
  • 4 Ethan Ampadu (M)
  • 22 Ao Tanaka (M)
  • 3 Gabriel Gudmundsson (M)
  • 11 Brenden Aaronson (F)
  • 19 Noah Okafor (F)
  • 9 Dominic Calvert-Lewin (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 Joe Rodon
  • 18 Anton Stach
  • 29 Wilfried Gnonto
  • 14 Lukas Nmecha
  • 8 Sean Longstaff
  • 26 Karl Darlow
  • 23 Sebastiaan Bornauw
  • 7 Daniel James
  • 10 Joël Piroe

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    23' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Fernandez · Assist: P. Neto
  2. Leeds
    46' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Justin · On: J. Rodon
  3. Leeds
    46' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Bijol · On: Anton Stach
  4. Chelsea
    60' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Caicedo

    Tripping

  5. Chelsea
    66' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Lavia · On: Andrey Santos
  6. Chelsea
    71' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Garnacho · On: C. Palmer
  7. Leeds
    74' Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Tanaka · On: L. Nmecha
  8. Leeds
    74' Leeds subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Noah Okafor · On: W. Gnonto
  9. Leeds
    76' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    Pascal Struijk

    Holding

  10. Chelsea
    77' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    C. Palmer

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  11. Leeds
    78' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    E. Ampadu

    Tripping

  12. Leeds
    84' Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    L. Nmecha

    Tripping

  13. Leeds
    86' Leeds subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Aaronson · On: S. Longstaff
  14. Chelsea
    90'+4 Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    P. Neto

    Holding

  15. Chelsea
    90'+8 Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: João Pedro · On: L. Delap

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Leeds
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 86% 82%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 10
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 491 390
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 2 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 424 318
Shots Inside Box 5 4
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ E. Fernandez's goal in the 23rd minute set the tone for Chelsea, providing a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ The introduction of A. Garnacho and R. Lavia at the 66th and 71st minute respectively, helped Chelsea maintain control and defend their lead against Leeds' second-half surge.