Leeds fans fume over FA Cup semi-final date delay for Wembley trip

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·9 April 2026

Leeds fans fume over FA Cup semi-final date delay for Wembley trip

Leeds United supporters are facing significant uncertainty regarding their FA Cup semi-final plans, as the dates for the Wembley ties remain unconfirmed.

The Leeds United Supporters’ Trust (LUST) has branded the delay "not acceptable”, leaving thousands of fans in limbo over travel and accommodation arrangements.

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The semi-finals are scheduled for the weekend of April 25-26, but Leeds are also due to play a rearranged Premier League fixture at Bournemouth just three days earlier.

This scheduling conflict, coupled with the lack of clarity, is causing considerable frustration for fans eager to support their team in their first FA Cup semi-final in 39 years, following Sunday’s penalty shootout victory over West Ham.

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Leeds celebrate their penalty shootout win over West Ham (John Walton/PA). (PA Wire)

LUST stated on social media: "We have reached out to both Leeds United and The Football Supporters’ Association to understand the slowness in announcing details for the FA Cup semi-final.

“Having liaised with the club, they are still in the dark and waiting on governing bodies, the police and broadcaster to come to a final decision.

“It’s not acceptable that we go into the fourth day since the draw, with no details leaving thousands of fans in limbo."

The Football Association has been approached for comment.

Leeds are expected to receive an allocation of around 30,000 tickets for the trip to Wembley when they face Chelsea, who booked their spot in the final four by thrashing Port Vale 7-0 last Saturday.

The other semi-final will see Manchester City face Southampton, with one of the fixtures set to clash with this year’s London Marathon on the Sunday.

City reached the semi-finals once again after picking up a dominant 4-0 win against Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium, while Southampton pulled off a major shock as they knocked out Premier League leaders Arsenal after sealing a 2-1 victory at St Mary’s on Saturday night.