{"id":463,"date":"2026-04-24T15:41:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T15:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=463"},"modified":"2026-04-24T15:41:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T15:41:40","slug":"chelsea-fc-vs-leeds-fa-cup-prediction-kick-off-time-tv-live-stream-team-news-h2h-results-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=463","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea FC vs Leeds: FA Cup prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Calum McFarlane will return to the dugout as crisis-stricken Chelsea face Leeds in the FA Cup semi-final this weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Leeds, meanwhile, are in fine late season form, with recent wins over Manchester United and Wolves cooling their relegation fears considerably.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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They have rather laboured in the cup, though, requiring a penalty shootout to progress through two of their four matches en route to this stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Daniel Farke\u2019s side has not tasted defeat against Chelsea this season, though, and will hope to go continue that streak under the Wembley arch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Date, kick-off time and venue<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Chelsea vs Leeds is scheduled for a 3pm BST kick-off on Sunday, April 26, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The match will take place at Wembley Stadium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Where to watch <\/strong>Chelsea vs Leeds <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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TV channel: <\/em>In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 2pm BST ahead of a 3pm kick-off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Live stream: <\/em>TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the HBO Max app and website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Live blog: <\/em>You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport<\/strong>\u2019s live blog, with expert analysis from Dom Smith at Wembley.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Chelsea vs Leeds team news<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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However, there was good news from interim head coach McFarlane on Friday as he confirmed that Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer were back in training after their respective thigh and hamstring issues. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cJoao and Cole have trained,\u201d McFarlane said on Friday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThey\u2019re in a good place. We don\u2019t know yet. We\u2019ve got another day tomorrow where we\u2019ll look at that and make a decision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cWe hope (they could both start). They\u2019ll train tomorrow and we\u2019ll make a call.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Reece James and Levi Colwill remain sidelined, though the latter is closing in on a return to first-team action after appearing in recent Under-21 matches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jamie Gittens and Filip Jorgensen are in danger of missing the rest of the season with injuries of their own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Back in the dugout: Calum McFarlane<\/p>\n

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Anton Stach is the only injury absentee for Leeds, with the German\u2019s World Cup involvement in doubt as he recovers from an ankle issue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ao Tanaka is back in the fold after appearing to pick up a knock against Manchester United two weeks ago.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Chelsea vs Leeds prediction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The alarm bells are ringing at all levels of Chelsea, and this dismal run seems set to continue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Rosenior has been relieved of his duties, but the odds of that decision livening up the team\u2019s performances seem slim.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Blues were dreadful against Brighton, and McFarlane has his work cut out for him to get them back on song before heading to Wembley. We expect the Blues to fall to a fourth straight defeat, though they may nick a rare goal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Chelsea are yet to beat Leeds in two meetings this season, with Daniel Farke\u2019s side winning 3-1 at Elland Road and snatching a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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This will be their first FA Cup meeting since the fifth round in 2023\/24, when the Blues progressed after a 3-2 win, sealed by Conor Gallagher\u2019s 90th minute winner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Chelsea to progress: 8\/15<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Odds via Betfair (subject to change).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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