Manchester City and Chelsea are set to clash in the Emirates FA Cup Final on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Wembley Stadium. This match marks City’s fourth consecutive appearance in the FA Cup Final, a record in the competition’s history.
Chelsea vs Manchester City: FA Cup Final Background
This will be Chelsea’s 17th FA Cup Final. The club ranks third in the history of the tournament after Manchester United (22 finals) and Arsenal (21 finals). Currently, Chelsea has a balanced record of eight wins and eight losses in their final appearances.
Manchester City seeks to add to their trophy cabinet after already capturing the EFL Cup this season. They have the opportunity to achieve a domestic cup double, a feat accomplished by only five teams, including City in their own 2018-2019 season.
Recent Form
- Manchester City is unbeaten in their last 13 matches against Chelsea in all competitions (W10 D3).
- Chelsea’s winless streak against City extends to 13 games, their longest since 1999-2004 against Arsenal.
Historical Context
The match at Wembley will be the seventh encounter between these two clubs at the venue. Only Chelsea and Manchester United have met more times at Wembley, with nine encounters to their name.
Since the 2016-2017 season, City has recorded the most wins and goals scored in the FA Cup, highlighting their dominance in the tournament. They have achieved 45 victories and netted 159 goals, while Chelsea follows closely with 37 wins and 111 goals.
Key Player Performances
Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández has been instrumental this season, contributing six goals in nine FA Cup appearances. Meanwhile, Manchester City’s Jérémy Doku leads all players with three goals and five assists over the past two FA Cup campaigns.
- Enzo Fernández scored the decisive goal against Leeds in the semi-final.
- Jérémy Doku has set records for assists and dribbles in the FA Cup over the last two seasons.
Final Stats and Trends
In the current FA Cup season, Chelsea has scored 21 goals, their highest since the 2006-2007 campaign. City, on the other hand, has won 21 of their last 23 FA Cup matches, with only two losses coming in the finals.
As these two footballing giants prepare to meet, fans are eager to witness the outcome of this historic match. Who will carry the day at Wembley?
