Manchester City will take on Southampton, while Chelsea have been drawn against Leeds United.
The semi-finals will be played on the weekend of Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026 at Wembley Stadium, with one match on each day.
The Semi-Final Fixtures
- Manchester City vs Southampton
- Chelsea vs Leeds United
Southampton earned their place in the last four with a stunning upset victory over Arsenal in the quarter-finals, while Leeds United advanced after a dramatic penalty shootout win over West Ham United.
Manchester City and Chelsea, both Premier League heavyweights, will be favourites to reach the final, but Southampton and Leeds — representing the Championship — will fancy their chances of causing more giant-killing moments on the grand stage of Wembley.
Path to the Final
The winners of these two ties will meet in the Emirates FA Cup Final on Saturday 16 May 2026 at Wembley Stadium.
This draw keeps the two Premier League giants on opposite sides of the bracket, meaning they can only meet in the final.
The semi-finals promise high drama, with the possibility of underdogs reaching the showpiece event or the big clubs reasserting their dominance in English football’s oldest cup competition.
Which semi-final are you most looking forward to? Can Southampton or Leeds pull off another upset, or will Manchester City and Chelsea progress to the final? Drop your predictions below!