FA Cup Semi-Finals 2025-26: Lineups and Streaming Options
Fans are currently busy with domestic and other European football competitions. The FA Cup season began with the preliminary round and progressed to the round of 16; quarter-finals were completed. The elite FA Cup 2025-26 season started with many teams competing to reach the semi-finals. In the semi-finals, one of the EPL top-tier clubs, Manchester City F.C., will face the Championship top-flight club Southampton F.C.
In addition, there was another battle between Chelsea F.C. and Leeds United F.C. on April 26, 2026. Manchester City F.C. has remained unbeaten against Liverpool in the quarter-finals with attacking balance. Meanwhile, Southampton won against Arsenal and captured many fans with remarkable memories. This year, the FA Cup competition has participating clubs from most of the English Premier League. The Football Association Challenge Cup semi-finals will be played as fans wait to see who will reach the final.
The FA Cup semi-finals will air on TNT Sports and the BBC for UK followers. A set of two matchups includes Man City vs Southampton and Chelsea vs Leeds.
You can watch the Manchester City vs. Southampton match on TNT Sports 1, BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and HBO Max. Another matchup: Chelsea vs Leeds United on TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max.
The FA Cup 2025-26 season will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT. In the United States, viewers can stream both semi-finals on ESPN+.
Get ready: this season’s FA Cup semi-finals will air on Stan Sport for Australian fans. Some other streaming options, like Channel 9, are available on free-to-air television.
In France, the FA Cup semi-finals will be available on beIN Sports and TNT Sports.
The Man City vs. Southampton and Chelsea vs. Leeds games will be broadcast on DAZN in Spain. In India, you can watch the FA Cup semi-finals on Sony LIV and Sony Sports Network.
The 2025-26 FA Cup semi-finals in China will be broadcast on Migu Video for the English football region.
In Japan, you can watch the FA Cup 2025-26, including semi-finals, through the SkyPerfect broadcaster.
From Domestic Glory to International Triumphs: Team Achievements
Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guéhi, and Nico O’Reilly
Midfielders
Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and Rayan Cherki
Wingers
Antoine Semenyo and Jérémy Doku
Striker
Erling Haaland
Predicted Lineups for Southampton
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Daniel Peretz
Backs
Ryan Manning, Nathan Wood, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, and James Bree
Midfielders
Caspar Jander, Flynn Downes, Léo Scienza, and Finn Azaz
Winger
Kuryu Matsuki
Striker
Ross Stewart
Injury and Suspension for Man City
Players
Reason
Josko Gvardiol
Broken leg (Early May 2026)
Rúben Dias
Hamstring Injury (Late April 2026)
Injury and Suspension for Southampton
Players
Reason
Alex McCarthy
Wrist Injury (Early May 2026)
Mads Roerslev
Knee Injury (Out for reason)
Previous Games
In their most recent EPL game, Manchester City F.C. faced Arsenal. In the first half, Man City took control when Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland found the net. On the other hand, Kai Havertz scored the goal for Arsenal. At the end, Manchester City F.C. remains unbeaten 2-1 against Arsenal in the English Premier League. They are currently sitting in second place with 67 points in the Premier League standings.
Conversely, Southampton F.C. won 2-1 against Swansea City A.F.C. in their latest outing. Swansea was a dominant force in the first half, with Marko Stamenić finding the net. Meanwhile, Shea Charles and Cameron Archer scored for Southampton. Furthermore, Southampton has shown inconsistent form, while Man City will aim to win the upcoming game.
The Pick: Man City
Chelsea vs Leeds
Date: April 26, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00 AM ET | 07:00 AM PT | 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Wembley Stadium in London
Predicted Lineups for Chelsea
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Robert Sánchez
Backs
Marc Cucurella, Jorrel Hato, Malo Gusto, and Wesley Fofana
Midfielders
Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández, and Moisés Caicedo
Wingers
Pedro Neto and Estêvão Willian
Striker
Liam Delap
Predicted Lineups for Leeds
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Karl Darlow
Backs
Jaka Bijol, Jayden Bogle, James Justin, Gabriel Gudmundsson, and Pascal Struijk
Midfielders
Ethan Ampadu, Ao Tanaka, and Brenden Aaronson
Winger
Noah Okafor
Striker
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Injury and Suspension for Chelsea
Players
Reason
Mykhaylo Mudryk
Suspension
Estêvão
Hamstring Injury (Mid-May 2026)
João Pedro
Thigh Injury (Doubtful)
Jamie Gittens
Hamstring Injury (Early May 2026)
Filip Jörgensen
Groin Injury (Doubtful)
Reece James
Hamstring Injury (Doubtful)
Levi Colwill
Cruciate Ligament Injury (Early May 2026)
Injury and Suspension for Leeds
Players
Reason
Daniel James
Muscle Injury (Doubtful)
Anton Stach
Ankle Injury (Early May 2026)
Previous Games
Chelsea F.C. is currently sitting in 6th place in the English Premier League with 48 points. Over 33 matches, they have recorded 13 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses, reflecting impressive form. In their last five games, Chelsea has registered one win and four consecutive losses. Heading into Chelsea, they will be ready to attack and make a win over Leeds United.
By contrast, Leeds United F.C. is now placed above the relegation zone in the Premier League standings. In their last five fixtures, they have recorded two consecutive wins, two draws, and one loss. Their recent form is too poor, and they will face Chelsea’s attacking power in the forthcoming game.
The Pick: Chelsea
Closure
One of the domestic FA Cup competitions will reach the final stage, with the semi-final stage balanced. The upcoming FA Cup semi-final is between Man City and Southampton. Which team will take a seat in the finale? In another semi-final, Chelsea F.C. will take on Leeds United F.C. at Wembley Stadium. All four teams want to deliver standout performances to reach the FA Cup final. Meanwhile, fans are eagerly waiting to see whether their front-runner clubs will book a place in the FA Cup final.