“Abysmal really..” – Sam Matterface drops FA Cup semi-final claim that Leeds United will love…

“Truly dreadful..” – Sam Matterface makes a claim about the FA Cup semi-final that Leeds United will appreciate.

Leeds United is set to compete against Chelsea at Wembley this Sunday afternoon in the FA Cup semi-final, having nearly guaranteed their Premier League safety this week.

With the Premier League survival struggle behind them, Leeds is now focused on an exciting FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea this weekend.

A historic day lies ahead for the club and for Daniel Farke, who has orchestrated a significant turnaround in his fortunes in 2026.

Sam Matterface and Ray Parlour share their predictions for Leeds United’s FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.

In addition to Leeds reaching 40 points for the season with a draw against Bournemouth, Chelsea’s preparation for the semi-final ended in a 3-0 defeat to Brighton.

That loss marked the end of Liam Rosenior’s brief tenure at Stamford Bridge. He was dismissed on Wednesday, with Calum McFarlane stepping in as interim manager.

Considering Leeds’ current form, we should feel optimistic about our chances this Sunday afternoon. Opportunities to reach an FA Cup final like this are rare, especially with Chelsea also struggling.

TalkSPORT hosts Sam Matterface and Ray Parlour believe Chelsea needs to step up their game to prevent Leeds from advancing to the final in May.

“This is Leeds United’s first FA Cup semi-final since 1987,” Matterface remarked. “Leeds has shown resilience, and Chelsea will need to perform better than they did on Tuesday, which was truly dreadful. They were terrible.

“I believe Leeds is aware of their safety. Therefore, they can invest heavily in this match, and they have been performing admirably, demonstrating real determination in their game against Bournemouth. Chelsea is the top scorer in the FA Cup; the last time they netted this many goals in the tournament was in 1970 when they defeated Leeds in the final.

“Leeds 2-1 Chelsea, Calvert-Lewin.”

Matterface anticipates Leeds will triumph over Chelsea for the second time this season. However, Parlour predicts a closer contest.

“Well, Chelsea performed poorly. They can’t possibly play like that again, can they?” Parlour started. “They need to step up for the fans; the Chelsea supporters will expect nothing less.

“Leeds have had a solid season; I believe they will be safe without any issues. It’s an exciting time for Leeds, and the support at Wembley will be fantastic.

“I predict a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes.”

Leeds United are heavily favored to defy expectations at Wembley against Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final.

Pundits and neutral observers are discussing Leeds’ chances of winning this match extensively.

It’s astonishing to consider that we are playing in a manner that gives us a genuine opportunity to reach the FA Cup final. If we show up and Chelsea maintains their current form, there’s no reason we can’t succeed.

Naturally, the Blues possess the talent to dominate us (and many other teams) completely. We shouldn’t underestimate the form guide.

However, the storyline surrounding this match is quite captivating. Let’s get ready for Wembley.