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Chelsea vs Leeds United

Chelsea vs Leeds United refers to the football fixture and rivalry between Chelsea and Leeds United, two English clubs with a long-standing competitive history.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Chelsea vs Leeds United is the football fixture and rivalry between English clubs Chelsea and Leeds United. The two sides have a long-standing competitive history dating back to 1927, featuring league meetings and notable cup ties such as the 1970 FA Cup final replay and the 2026 FA Cup semi-final.

Rivalry history

Chelsea and Leeds United have met frequently in English league and cup competition since 1927. The rivalry is often framed geographically as London versus West Yorkshire and is marked by notable high-stakes games.

Notable matches

Two widely cited matches are the 1970 FA Cup final replay and the 2026 FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Chelsea won both, 2–1 after extra time in 1970 and 1–0 in 2026.

Head-to-head record

The sources in the results give head-to-head totals that vary slightly by publication date, but they consistently show a very close rivalry. Chelsea’s official site listed 111 meetings with 39 wins, 31 draws and 41 losses.

Recent meetings

In the 2025–26 season, Leeds beat Chelsea 3–1 at home in December 2025 and drew 2–2 at Stamford Bridge in February 2026 before losing the FA Cup semi-final in April 2026.

Key facts

  • The fixture is a rivalry between London club Chelsea and West Yorkshire club Leeds United.
  • First meeting was a 5–0 Leeds win on 10 December 1927.
  • Chelsea won the 1970 FA Cup final replay 2–1 after extra time.
  • Latest meeting was the 26 April 2026 FA Cup semi-final, won 1–0 by Chelsea.
  • Leeds had not lost to Chelsea in their two Premier League meetings in 2025–26 before the semi-final.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may encounter this fixture through international television coverage, streaming, and English football’s global audience.

Frequently asked questions

What is Chelsea vs Leeds United?
It is the football fixture and rivalry between English clubs Chelsea and Leeds United.
When did Chelsea and Leeds first meet?
The first meeting listed in the results was on 10 December 1927, when Leeds beat Chelsea 5–0 in the Second Division.
What is the most famous Chelsea vs Leeds match?
One of the best-known matches is the 1970 FA Cup final replay, which Chelsea won 2–1 after extra time.
What was the latest Chelsea vs Leeds result in the results provided?
Chelsea beat Leeds 1–0 in the FA Cup semi-final on 26 April 2026.
Which club has more wins in the rivalry?
Available sources disagree slightly by date, but they consistently show a very close record overall; one source lists Leeds with 41 wins and Chelsea with 39.

References

  1. Chelsea FC — https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/chelsea-vs-leeds-key-statistics-and-facts
    Supports: Head-to-head totals and recent league context; Chelsea club perspective on the rivalry.
  2. Chelsea FC — https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/chelsea-vs-leeds-key-fa-cup-semi-final-statistics-and-facts
    Supports: FA Cup history between the clubs, including the 1970 final and 2025-26 semi-final context.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/401867653/leeds-united-chelsea
    Supports: 26 April 2026 FA Cup semi-final result, venue, and match details.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_F.C.%E2%80%93Leeds_United_F.C._rivalry
    Supports: First meeting, latest meeting, and rivalry overview; useful for broad reference but less authoritative than club or match reports.
  5. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/c62kj76yk43t
    Supports: FA Cup head-to-head note and recent season context.