Leeds stunned Chelsea with a 3–1 victory at Elland Road, with goals from Jaka Bijol, Ao Tanaka, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Historical Rivalry
The "Chelsea-Leeds" fixture is considered one of the most brutal and deep-seated rivalries in English football, rooted in both geographical and cultural tensions. Chelsea - Leeds United
Chelsea recently defeated Leeds United 1–0 in the FA Cup semi-final on April 26, 2026, thanks to a 23rd-minute header from Enzo Fernández. Sun, Apr 26 Chelsea won! Leeds stunned Chelsea with a 3–1 victory at
Chelsea won 1–0 at Wembley Stadium. Under interim head coach Calum McFarlane , Chelsea secured their 17th FA Cup final appearance despite being accused of "gamesmanship" when Robert Sanchez went down during a period of Leeds momentum. Sun, Apr 26 Chelsea won
Chelsea has historically had the upper hand in knockout competitions; since Leeds' last semi-final in 1987, Chelsea has won the trophy seven times . Maresca: 'Very poor' Chelsea deserved shock loss to Leeds
This match remains the pinnacle of the rivalry. The initial game and its replay are legendary for their extreme physical violence, with the replay at Old Trafford drawing a massive TV audience of 28 million people.