FA Cup . Final

Chelsea

1
64%
Chelsea
0 - 1
Leicester

Leicester

1
36%
15 MAY 2021 12:15
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63'
Y. Tielemans
Start of match

End of match

  • 95'
    Thanks for following our live coverage in this historic match. Until next time!
  • 95'
    FT: 1-0. Leicester get a historic win!!! Tieleman's screamer the difference at Wembley!! Schmeichel had to make two crucial saves to keep hold of all three points. Rodgers has won Leicester their first FA Cup trophy in the club's history!
  • 94'
    Leicester get a late corner which they will keep there, surely game over?
  • 91'
    5 minutes added on.
Goal disallowed

Goal disallowed

  • 89'
    Chelsea score through a Wes Morgan own goal but it's ruled out for offside!! The Leicester fans are going crazy!! The goal had deflected in following Soyuncu's clearance but the full-back was offside in the build-up.
  • 87'
    Chance for Chelsea!! Another amazing save from Schmeichel!!! Mount's strike with his left in the box is turned behind for a corner brilliantly by Schmeichel!! Unbelievable save!
  • 85'
    Leicester counter with a long ball to Vardy, but Thiago Silva just about gets it clear for a corner after initially misjudging the flight of the ball.
Substitution

Substitution

at Chelsea
  • 82 '
    Double change for Leicester: Morgan on for Thomas, Choudry on for Perez.
  • 82 '
    Chelsea change: Giroud on for Werner.
  • 80'
    Maddison fouls Pulisic.
  • 79'
    Hudson-Odoi fouls Thomas.
  • 78'
    Chance for Chelsea!!! Chilwell denied by a fantastic save from Schmeichel!! The full-back rises highest to Kante's cross, and the keeper scrambles across his goal to save low to his right. What a save!
  • 75 '
    Double change for Chelsea: Havertz on for Jorginho, Hudson-Odoi on for Azpilicueta. Thomas still receiving treatment.
  • 75'
    Thomas down after a clash of heads with Azpilicueta.
  • 73'
    Pulisic fouls Maddison. Chelsea passing the ball around nicely without any real direction, Leicester comfortable.
  • 70'
    Leicester have stepped back defensively, Chelsea will need to break them down which is something which they have failed to do so far in the match.
Substitution

Substitution

at Chelsea
Substitution

Substitution

at Chelsea
  • 68 '
    Double change for Chelsea: Pulisic on for Ziyech, Chilwell on for Alonso.
  • 68 '
    Change for Leicester: Maddison on for Iheanacho.
  • 66'
    Vardy fouls Rudiger.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
en el 63' (Leicester)
  • 63 '
    Goal for Leicester!!! What a strike from Tielemans!!! The Belgian capitalised after James gave the ball away near the halfway line, carrying the ball forward before striking from thirty yards out until Kepa's top right-hand corner!! A goal worthy of winning a cup final!
  • 62'
    Leicester have taken early control of this second half, Chelsea can't seem to break Rodgers' side down up front.
  • 60'
    Rudiger cuts out the Leicester cross for a corner, which is once more met by cheers from the Leicester fans.
  • 57'
    Iheanacho fouled by Rudiger.
  • 56'
    Chance for Leicester! Tielemans puts in a great cross from the right, but Alonso cuts it out just in front of Soyuncu who looked set to score. Inches away for Leicester!
  • 53'
    Chance for Chelsea! Jorginho finds Kante down the right whose cross is met by Alonso, but his header from range is straight at Schmeichel.
  • 51'
    Tielemans fouls Jorginho. Maddison looks set to come on for Leicester.
  • 51'
    Chelsea go up the other half with Werner but he is blocked by a fantastic challenge from Tielemans.
  • 50'
    Leicester counter and Vardy is inches away from reaching the through ball, but Kepa is alert and sweeps up well.
  • 48'
    A mistake from Fofana puts Werner in on goal, but his pass to Mount is cut out from the CB who makes up for his error.
  • 46'
    Second half underway!
  • 45'
    HT: 0-0. Nothing to separate the sides at the break! Both teams have had a chances but Chelsea have probably had the better of the two, with Azpilicueta inches away from heading home the opener at one point. All to play for in the second half!
  • 45'
    45+2: Chance for Chelsea! Azpilicueta meets the cross with a diving header but Leicester get the ball clear.
  • 45'
    2 minutes added on.
  • 45'
    Chance for Leicester!! Another great pass from Tielemans tries to find Vardy in the box, but the striker can only connect with a tame header that goes past Kepa's right-hand post.
  • 44'
    Chance for Chelsea! A Leicester mistake gifts Werner the ball, who once again attacks at goal with pace but his long-range effort deflects behind again for another Chelsea corner.
  • 42'
    Soyuncu meets the ball again but his header is well wide.
  • 42'
    Jorginho fouls Ayoze who had his back to goal. Poor foul to give away, Leicester with a chance from the FK.
  • 41'
    Alonso fouls Albrighton.
Card

Yellow card

a Chelsea
  • 40 '
    Following the wasted chance, Werner is booked for a late challenge on Thomas and appears to have injured himself in the process.
  • 39'
    Chance for Chelsea! Ziyech found from a looping ball over the top, playing in Werner who has TWO strikes blocked by Fofana. What a season the youngster is having!
  • 38'
    Ziyech fouls Thomas following a poor pass from Werner. Chelsea lacking fluidity so far in this first half, a few passes have gone astray.
Card

Yellow card

a Leicester
  • 35 '
    Castagne late on Mount before Fofana clatters into Werner. Fofana booked for his troubles, the first card of the match.
  • 34 '
    Leicester change confirmed: Albrighton on for Evans. He will go to RWB, with Castagne filling in in the back three.
  • 33'
    Looks like Evans won't be able to continue. He trudges off the pitch to great cheers from the Leicester fans.
  • 32'
    Evans is down and looks injured. Mark Albrighton is warming up on the sideline. This would be a big blow for Leicester!
  • 29'
    Chance for Chelsea! Silva chests it down for a one-two with Rudiger, the Brazilian crosses into the box but Werner's light touch takes it just out of Azpilicueta's reach, who had an empty net in front of him. Huge chance for Chelsea!
  • 27'
    Chance for Chelsea! Werner gathers the ball and attacks at pace towards the edge of the box, but the German's long range effort is well over. Sarcastic cheers from the Leicester fans.
  • 25'
    Foul by Rudiger on Iheanacho.
  • 24'
    It's now pouring down at Wembley!
  • 23'
    Chance for Chelsea! Magic from Mount once again! The youngster gathers the ball and beats Soyuncu, attacking at pace and shooting from the edge of the box. His shot deflects wide for a corner.
  • 21'
    Mount strikes from range after a lovely flick, but Evans gets a block in and the deflection falls just behind Ziyech.
  • 20'
    Soyuncu rises highest to meet Tielemans' cross but the CB heads well over the bar!
  • 20'
    Thiago Silva penalised for a handball, Leicester have a free kick just outside the box on the right-hand corner.
  • 19'
    Rain has started to fall at Wembley!
  • 18'
    Chelsea have had 70% possession so far in the match!
  • 18'
    Werner fouled by Evans.
  • 16'
    Chance for Leicester!! A fantastic pass from Tielemans finds Castagne who crosses from the right, finding Vardy but his shot is blocked by James from close range.
  • 15'
    Rudiger fires from range but his shot goes well wide of Schmeichel's left-hand post.
  • 12'
    Tielemans now fouls Jorginho, the Leicester man very late with his challenge.
  • 12'
    Soyuncu fouls Mount, the CB complains but it appears a clear foul.
  • 11'
    An interesting change in the early stages as James looks to be playing in RCB, while Azpilicueta looks to be RWB.
  • 10'
    James battles with Vardy after Thomas' long ball, which too is greeted by a cheer from the Chelsea fans.
  • 8'
    Ziyech fouls Ayoze after a battle on the left of the field.
  • 7'
    Mount wins a corner thanks to a nice flick off Soyuncu.
  • 6'
    Azpilicueta's cross is deflected out for a Chelsea corner via Thomas.
  • 5'
    Fofana challenges Alonso with a strong challenge, which is bet with a roar from the Leicester fans!
  • 3'
    Vardy plays in a cross for Iheanacho but Kepa comes and claims well.
  • 2'
    Chelsea's first attack of the game comes from Ziyech, who finds Werner through the lines but his cross is cut out by Fofana.
  • 1'
    We're underway!
Start of match

Start of match

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    And now the national anthem is performed by Becky Hill. A powerful moment in front of the fans in the stadium!
  • PRVW
    Prince William is introduced to both sides from their club captains!
  • PRVW
    The FA Cup trophy is introduced onto the field of play in typical fashion.
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    The typical Christian hymn was greeted by cheers and applause from both sets of supporters. It looks set to be a fantastic atmosphere in today's match!
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    How fantastic it is to hear and see supporters in Wembley stadium!
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    It's a cloudy day at Wembley today, the temperature a mild 14º.
  • PRVW
    Michael Oliver will be in charge of this one, with Chris Kavanagh on VAR duties.
  • PRVW
    Leicester XI: Schmeichel (GK); Castagne, Fofana, Evans, Soyuncu, Thomas; Ndidi, Tielemans, Ayoze; Iheanacho, Vardy
  • PRVW
    Chelsea XI: Kepa (GK); Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Rudiger; James, Kante, Jorginho, Alonso; Ziyech, Mount, Werner
Info

Pre-match

15 May 2021, 20:15

Referee: Michael Oliver

Stadium: Wembley Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the FA Cup final, which sees Chelsea take on Leicester. Chelsea will be looking for their first bit of silverware under Thomas Tuchel, while Leicester are fighting for FA Cup glory for the first time in the club's history!
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