Chelsea vs Manchester City FA Cup Final Lineups, Score, Predictions, and Injuries

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Chelsea vs Manchester City FA Cup Final Lineups, Score, Predictions, and Injuries

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated May 16, 2026 6:05 AM ET

The FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium will be Chelsea vs Manchester City. Both teams reached the final after winning their respective FA Cup semifinal matchups last month.

Chelsea defeated Leeds United 1-0 in the semifinal with a goal from Enzo Fernandez. Manchester City defeated Southampton 2-1 after going 1-0 down. Jeremy Doku and Nico Gonzalez scored the two goals for Man City's comeback win.

Manchester City are in search of their second trophy this season after winning the EFL Cup in March, while Chelsea will look to win a trophy this season, along with qualification to the Europa League.

Chelsea and Manchester City played each other twice this season, both in the Premier League. In the first matchup, Manchester City hosted Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium, and the match finished in a 1-1 draw.

Tijjani Reijnders scored the opener for Manchester City, but Enzo Fernandez scored in the 94th minute to tie the game.

Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea celebrates scoring an equalising goal in injury time during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images

The two played each other again in April, but at Stamford Bridge. Manchester City won the match 3-0 away from home with goals from Nico O'Reilly, Marc Guehi, and Jeremy Doku.

Abdukodir Khusanov and Rayan Cherki of Manchester City celebrate their side's second goal scored by Marc Guehi of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images