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

Leeds will face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley after edging West Ham on penalties, securing a first last-four appearance since 1987.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Chelsea were drawn first then Leeds, pitting the historic rivals for a place in the final.

Daniel Farke’s side led 2-0 in normal time and looked set to progress, but West Ham scored twice in added time to force extra time after a 2-2 draw.

The shootout settled it, Pascal Struijk converted the decisive kick. The semi-final draw followed around 15 minutes after full time.

Manchester City, strong favourites after Arsenal’s exit, will face Championship side Southampton, who knocked out Arsenal on Saturday night.

Both semi-finals will be staged at Wembley on Saturday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26. Leeds were due to visit Bournemouth at 3pm on the Saturday, but that match will move to the previous midweek.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk