FA Cup semi-final schedule finally confirmed after Leeds fans slammed delay

FootballSports
9 Apr 2026 • 11:35 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The FA Cup semi-final schedule has finally been confirmed following last weekend’s quarter-finals.
  • The two matches will take place at Wembley across the weekend of April 25-26.
  • The first semi-final will see Manchester City take on Southampton, with the game starting at 5.15pm on Saturday 25 April.
  • The second semi-final will be between Chelsea and Leeds United, with kick-off set for 3pm on Sunday 26 April.
  • Leeds fans had earlier expressed their frustration with the delay over the announcement of the kick-off time, stating that having to wait four days after their quarter-final win to make travel plans and potentially book accommodation was “not acceptable”.
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