Leeds to face Chelsea in FA Cup semi-finals after West Ham shootout | OneFootball

Leeds United reached the FA Cup semi-finals after edging West Ham United on penalties following a 2-2 draw after extra time, and will face Chelsea later this month.

Earlier on Sunday, Chelsea thrashed Port Vale 7-0 and Manchester City swept Liverpool 4-0, before Southampton knocked Arsenal out. The other semi-final pits Manchester City against Southampton, with both ties at Wembley on April 25 and April 26.

This will be Leeds' first FA Cup semi-final since 1987, when they lost 3-2 to Coventry after extra time. Their only triumph in the competition came in 1972, Allan Clarke sealing a 1-0 win over Arsenal at Wembley.

"It's always going to be a difficult match against Chelsea, good side. But it's the FA Cup, we're going to Wembley. Excited. I've never had the opportunity to play at Wembley for club before, so for me it was a big chance today. When they went 2-2 I was thinking, 'maybe it's not meant to be,' but thankfully we stuck in there and got the win."

He was speaking to TNT Sports.

Leeds return to Premier League action against Manchester United on Monday, April 13. Their run-in also includes Wolves, Bournemouth, Burnley, Tottenham, Brighton and West Ham.

Source: Leeds Live