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Fifty-six years after their legendary FA Cup final encounter, Chelsea and Leeds United clash once again in the semifinal of this season's tournament.
Chelsea claimed victory in the brutal 1970 showdowns after a replay, but it was the sheer ferocity of those matches—widely regarded as the most violent in English football history—that sparked an intense rivalry. Sunday's contest will feature far less physicality, yet the stakes remain enormously high.
The Blues head into the weekend's fixture in a state of uncertainty, with Calum McFarlane serving as interim head coach following the recent sacking of Liam Rosenior. With their Premier League season in disarray, the FA Cup represents a welcome lifeline.
Leeds have not appeared in an FA Cup final since 1973 and are aiming to make history this campaign as they pursue just their second ever triumph in the competition. Given their current form and momentum, they will be confident of inflicting further pain on Chelsea.
The winner faces the daunting challenge of overcoming Manchester City in May's final, and here's everything you need to know about Sunday's pivotal showdown at Wembley.
What Time Does Chelsea vs. Leeds Kick Off?
How to Watch Chelsea vs. Leeds on TV, Live Stream
ESPN holds the broadcasting rights for FA Cup coverage in the United States and will be airing the semifinal between Chelsea and Leeds. The match is also available to stream via fuboTV.
Viewers in the United Kingdom and Mexico will require a TNT Sports subscription to watch the game, which is also available through the HBO Max streaming platform.
Sportsnet remains the sole option for Canadian viewers.
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United States | fuboTV, ESPN2, ESPN Select, ESPN App |
United Kingdom | TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, HBO Max |
Canada | Sportsnet World, Sportsnet Plus |
Mexico | TNT Sports, Max Mexico |
What's Next for Chelsea, Leeds?
Chelsea return to Premier League duty the following weekend as they continue their increasingly improbable bid for Champions League qualification. The Blues are in dire need of three points when they welcome Nottingham Forest, who will have featured in a European semifinal just days prior on Thursday night.
Leeds have largely secured their Premier League survival and will be turning their attention to their upcoming fixture against already relegated Burnley next Friday.