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Leeds stunned Chelsea with a 3–1 victory at Elland Road, with goals from Jaka Bijol, Ao Tanaka, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Historical Rivalry
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!
The rivalry intensified in the 1960s as a clash between the "glamour" of London's King's Road and the perceived "grittiness" of Northern working-class Leeds.
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.
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.