FA Cup winnerspublished at 18:03 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Man City
Image source, Getty Images
Image source, Getty Images
Image source, Getty ImagesSummary
Man City beat Chelsea to win FA Cup - watch reaction at top of page
City win FA Cup for eighth time as Guardiola lifts 20th trophy with club
Send us your views
FA Cup winnerspublished at 18:03 BST
Image source, Getty ImagesImage source, Getty ImagesImage source, Getty Images'The moment the fire decreases, we will go home'published at 17:59 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Man City
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, speaking to BBC Sport: "The moment the fire decreases, then we will go home. I am a funny guy.
"This year I have been really good. Last season was the toughest season for many reasons.
"This season it is every day how we behave. Maybe we took time to find some stability with the team. In the Premier League it doesn't wait."
On City celebrating: "Not even one [celebration]. You know Bournemouth (away on Tuesday). That will be even tougher. Try to go there and get a results."
Four finals, four defeatspublished at 17:57 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Man City
Image source, Getty ImagesChelsea's last four FA Cup final appearances:
- 2026: v Man City 0-1
- 2022: v Liverpool 0-0 (aet, lost on pens)
- 2021: v Leicester 0-1
- 2020: v Arsenal 1-2
'I wanted to be involved in the game'published at 17:53 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Man City
Unused Manchester City substitute John Stones, who is leaving after 10 years service, speaking to BBC One: "I wanted to be involved in the game. As a player it's hard to take, especially when a lot of us played the semi-final. It's part of adapting and getting behind the team. It wasn't the best game today in terms of chances or how we actually played in the first half but to stick in there and fight like we did is incredible. I think after the game, the atmosphere and the love that was shown for me personally, and to lift the trophy - which I didn't really want to do with Bernardo - it was a nice touch.
"I can't put it into words. I said it before but I never would have believed or thought 10 years ago that this would be happening, I would have a song and be so loved, it's so overwhelming. It's really special.
"It's been a difficult season. I think the first half of the season I played quite a lot of games and was involved but I picked up a little injury in December and been back since then...it's football. I haven't got the answers really for why (I haven't played)."
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 17:49 BST
Click 'Get Involved' to have your say
Image source, Getty ImagesSame old story: no quality in forward areas, poor defensively, just average. We need a goalkeeper, two centre-backs, two quality centre-forwards minimum. Can’t believe what I’m watching - we are a shadow of the club we were.
Terence
'Everything happened so fast'published at 17:47 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Man City
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester City goalscorer Antoine Semenyo, speaking to BBC One: "It has happened a couple of times in training - it happened perfectly today.
"Everything happened so fast to be honest. It came straight to me and I had to improvise myself as quickly as I can.
"I have never competed for trophies like this before, so everything is new to me. Hopefully, we can finish the job off.
"It is a good finish, I can't lie. As a kid I have always wanted to be playing for the top teams - it took a long time to get there, but I am grateful.
"The first thing he [Pep Guardiola] said to me when I came was 'don't change your game'. He knows we control the game a lot, he still wants me to be me, still create a bit of chaos.
"I don't think there will be much celebrations tonight it is getting ready for Tuesday."
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 17:44 BST
Click 'Get Involved' to have your say
Relief! A wonderful finish after a sluggish performance. Farewell to Bernardo and Stones, both City legends - so happy for them.
Alan
Postpublished at 17:42 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Man City
Daniel Sturridge
Former Chelsea striker on BBC OneManchester City keep going from strength to strength, don't they? Just when you count them out, they still win two domestic trophies and are challenging for the Premier League.
Postpublished at 17:39 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Man City
Image source, Getty ImagesErling Haaland, with his FA Cup winners' medal wrapped around his neck, is sat on the pitch with his back leaning against a goal post.
He still looks a little bit miffed after missing a chance to score late in the final.
Haaland has yet to score in a final for City.
What now for Chelsea?published at 17:36 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Man City
What now for Chelsea?
Well, the appointment of a permanent manager would be a good start.
One who hopefully lasts more than a season.
Will Cole Palmer be a Chelsea player next season?
A busy summer of change lies ahead at Stamford Bridge
Postpublished at 17:34 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Man City
Antoine Semenyo is asked by BBC Sport how Manchester City will celebrate winning the FA Cup.
"I don't think there will be much celebrating tonight," says the match winner.
City, who are still in the title race, are away at Semenyo's former club Bournemouth on Tuesday and then host Aston Villa on the final day of the season.
'It's instinctive'published at 17:32 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Manchester City
Wayne Rooney
Former Man Utd striker on BBC One
Image source, Getty ImagesThat is some finish. It is instinctive. He knows what he is doing. It's a goal worthy of winning the FA Cup.
WATCH: How Man City won the FA Cuppublished at 17:30 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Man City
Media caption, Semenyo magic earns Man City FA Cup final win over Chelsea
Antoine Semenyo has been a Manchester City player for 127 days.
He's won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup in that time.
Postpublished at 17:28 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Man City
Now a huge roar from Manchester City's fans as Pep Guardiola, FA Cup in both hands, lifts the trophy in front of them on the pitch.
Is this the Manchester City manager's last visit to Wembley as City boss?
'Gutted to see Stones and Silva go'published at 17:26 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Manchester City
Micah Richards
Former Man City defender on BBC OneJohn Stones has been a great servant. Bernardo Silva as well.
I am gutted to see them go. They will be celebrating tonight.
Silva can play anywhere. I am surprised he is leaving.
Postpublished at 17:25 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Man City
FA CupThis result means Manchester City have won the FA Cup eight times.
Only Arsenal (14) and Manchester United (13) have won it more times.
'Small dream that we fight for the Premier League'published at 17:22 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Man City
Man City captain Bernardo Silva, speaking to BBC One: "Very special. I am really happy. Everything about my journey here at Man City was fantastic. Hopefully we can still have a small dream that we can fight for the Premier League.
"Today we are very happy. It is just special for me, being my last season to give them another trophy. Hopefully, not the last one.
"Since I arrived it has been 20 [trophies], so it is not bad. That was a fantastic goal. In a final there are no favourites. The beginning of the second half, they started really strong. They were putting us under constant pressure and it wasn't easy."
On Pep Guardiola: "He changed the way I see football. 80% of my career was with him as my manager. All the things I hoped to achieve were with him. The relationship we have got is very strong with the frustrations and the achievements."I care a lot about Man City. That's his decision. It is not for me to comment on that. I wish all the best. I enjoy being with him having shared all these moments together."
Should City delay celebrations?published at 17:20 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Man City
FA CupMicah Richards and Wayne Rooney are having a disagreement on BBC One about when Manchester City should celebrate winning the FA Cup.
While Richards argues the players have every right to celebrate it now, Rooney says they should wait a week.
"They've got two games to win the Premier League. Wait until then," adds the former Manchester United player.
Postpublished at 17:17 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Man City
Daniel Sturridge
Former Liverpool striker on BBC OneOn John Stones and Bernardo Silva...
They have given everything to this football club over the years. Serial winners and this means more to these guys as they know it is the last with their teammates.
Postpublished at 17:16 BST
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Man City
Now the party has really started.
'Na-na-na na...Hey Jude!'.
Antoine Semenyo celebrates after putting Manchester City ahead in the FA Cup Final against Chelsea at Wembley.
At a glance
Antoine Semenyo scores Manchester City winner with a brilliant flick 18 minutes from time.
City add FA Cup trophy to Carabao Cup won against Arsenal earlier this season
Antoine Semenyo produced a moment of individual genius to settle a bitterly disappointing FA Cup final as Manchester City beat Chelsea at Wembley.
The showpiece had largely been a dismal non-event until Semenyo broke the deadlock brilliantly with 18 minutes left.
Erling Haaland, had worked tirelessly with little service, but it was his cross that Semenyo met on the run with a perfect right-foot flick across Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez.
It was out of context with what had gone before, but was enough to secure City victory as they added the FA Cup to the Carabao Cup won against Arsenal, also ending a run of successive final defeats against Manchester United and Crystal Palace.
For Chelsea, it meant the disappointment of a record fourth successive FA Cup final defeat to end their chances of silverware this season.
Chelsea in advanced talks to make Alonso new manager
- Published9 minutes ago
Manchester City analysis: Guardiola's men dig deep for glory
City's FA Cup Final victory was not built around the fluency bolted on to sheer quality that is the traditional hallmark of Pep Guardiola's side.
Yes, this largely disappointing final was settled by one stunning moment from Semenyo, but this was a City display that was one of graft and struggle before they added another trophy to their collection.
Guardiola's low-key celebration for his third FA Cup win was perhaps a reflection that this was a day of sweat at the office rather than an inspired piece of work.
The inspiration came from Semenyo, who has proved such an astute signing since his £65m arrival from Bournemouth in January, settling in instantly and not feeling any of the pressure sometimes associated with a move to one of the game's superpowers.
He will face his old club in City's next game at the Vitality Stadium as they bid for another domestic treble, although they are the chasers sitting two points behind Arsenal with two games left.
City's win showed another side to their character - but it also showed a successful one.
Chelsea analysis: Time for another fresh start
For a period in the second half at Wembley, Chelsea were unsettling City as their fans were sensed a repeat of the old habit of rescuing a season of turmoil with a trophy.
It was not to be as Chelsea were unable to find the finished product, leaving them vulnerable to the sort of game-changing moment Semenyo produced.
Chelsea must now try to ensure they will be playing football next season via the Premier League, starting against Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.
And, following the sacking of Liam Rosenior, Chelsea must also now embark on another fresh start as they accelerate moves to appoint Xabi Alonso at their new head coach.
If the deal goes through, the arrival of one of Europe's most sought-after young coaches, who won the Bundesliga at Bayer Leverkusen before a short spell amid the dysfunction of Real Madrid, will bring renewed optimism.
And how Chelsea need that after this FA Cup final defeat and such a disappointing season.
Player of the match
Number: 42 A. Semenyo
Average rating 7.12
Number: 6 L. Colwill
Average Rating: 5.69Number: 24 R. James
Average Rating: 5.56Number: 1 Robert Sánchez
Average Rating: 5.50Number: 10 C. Palmer
Average Rating: 5.36Number: 3 Marc Cucurella
Average Rating: 5.27Number: 8 E. Fernández
Average Rating: 5.26Number: 27 M. Gusto
Average Rating: 5.19Number: 21 J. Hato
Average Rating: 5.13Number: 25 M. Caicedo
Average Rating: 5.08Number: 20 João Pedro
Average Rating: 5.03Number: 29 W. Fofana
Average Rating: 5.03Number: 7 Pedro Neto
Average Rating: 4.34Number: 9 L. Delap
Average Rating: 3.56Number: 49 A. Garnacho
Average Rating: 2.97Number: 42 A. Semenyo
Average Rating: 7.12Number: 15 M. Guéhi
Average Rating: 6.47Number: 33 N. O'Reilly
Average Rating: 6.36Number: 9 E. Haaland
Average Rating: 6.35Number: 11 J. Doku
Average Rating: 6.35Number: 27 Matheus Nunes
Average Rating: 6.19Number: 45 A. Khusanov
Average Rating: 6.19Number: 20 Bernardo Silva
Average Rating: 6.16Number: 10 R. Cherki
Average Rating: 6.13Number: 8 M. Kovačić
Average Rating: 5.94Number: 16 Rodri
Average Rating: 5.75Number: 1 J. Trafford
Average Rating: 5.71Number: 7 Omar Marmoush
Average Rating: 5.36After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
Related topics
FA Cup Scores & Fixtures
Team Lineups
NEW
Select a player in the formation diagram to view detailed performance statsSelect a player to see detailed performance stats, like xG, shots on target and distance covered
home team,Chelsea
Manager:Calum McFarlane
Formation:3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
home team,Chelsea
away team,Manchester City
Manager:Pep Guardiola
Formation:4 - 2 - 2 - 2
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
away team,Manchester City
home team,Chelsea
Manager:Calum McFarlane
Formation:3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
away team,Manchester City
Manager:Pep Guardiola
Formation:4 - 2 - 2 - 2
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match Officials
- Referee:
- Darren England
- Video Assistant Referee:
- Peter Bankes
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Timothy Wood
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Akil Howson
- Fourth Official:
- Samuel Barrott
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Nicholas Hopton
Match Stats
Key, Chelsea v Man CityBasic Stats
Overall possession
Chelsea 44%Manchester City 56%
Shots
Chelsea 7Manchester City 9Shots on target
Chelsea 1Manchester City 4Total touches inside the opposition box
Chelsea 20Manchester City 27Goalkeeper saves
Chelsea 4Manchester City 0Aerial duels won
Chelsea 8Manchester City 12Fouls committed
Chelsea 15Manchester City 13Corners
Chelsea 4Manchester City 4In-depth match stats
Attack
Shots
Chelsea 7Manchester City 9Shots on target
Chelsea 1Manchester City 4Shots off target
Chelsea 5Manchester City 3Attempts out of box
Chelsea 2Manchester City 2Hit woodwork
Chelsea 0Manchester City 1Total offsides
Chelsea 3Manchester City 3Distribution
Total passes
Chelsea 417Manchester City 541Pass accuracy %
Chelsea 83.7Manchester City 86.9Backward passes
Chelsea 73Manchester City 99Forward passes
Chelsea 141Manchester City 157Total long balls
Chelsea 59Manchester City 31Successful final third passes
Chelsea 61Manchester City 105Total crosses
Chelsea 18Manchester City 6Defence
Total tackles
Chelsea 15Manchester City 7Won tackle %
Chelsea 60Manchester City 85.7Fouls committed
Chelsea 15Manchester City 13Total yellow cards
Chelsea 3Manchester City 1Total clearances
Chelsea 13Manchester City 29Clearances off the line
Chelsea 0Manchester City 1Season so far
FA Cup
Key, Chelsea v Man City
Goals scored
Chelsea 21Manchester City 22Form guide
All competitions
Chelsea draw
v Liverpool
1
1
Premier League
Manchester City won
v Crystal Palace
3
0
Premier League
Chelsea lose
v Nottingham Forest
1
3
Premier League
Manchester City won
v Brentford
3
0
Premier League
Chelsea won
v Leeds United
1
0
FA Cup
Manchester City draw
v Everton
3
3
Premier League
Chelsea lose
v Brighton & Hove Albion
3
0
Premier League
Manchester City won
v Southampton
2
1
FA Cup
Chelsea lose
v Manchester United
0
1
Premier League
Manchester City won
v Burnley
0
1
Premier League
Previous meetings
All competitions
Chelsea and Manchester CityChelsea Won 62Manchester City Won 65
Played169
Draw 42
Previous scores
All competitions
Premier League
Chelsea 0 , Manchester City 3 on the 12th of April 2026
Chelsea
Manchester City
12th of April 2026
Manchester City 1 , Chelsea 1 on the 4th of January 2026
Manchester City
Chelsea
4th of January 2026
Manchester City 3 , Chelsea 1 on the 25th of January 2025
Manchester City
Chelsea
25th of January 2025
- Skip back to previous scores
- Skip back to previous meetings
- Skip back to form guide
- Skip back to season so far
Match Facts
Manchester City are the first team to play in four consecutive FA Cup finals, beating Man Utd in 2023 before losing to the Red Devils in 2024 and Crystal Palace in 2025. Only Chelsea (2020 to 2022) have ever lost the FA Cup final in three consecutive campaigns.
This is Chelsea’s 17th FA Cup final, the third most after Manchester United (22) and Arsenal (21). They’ve won eight and lost eight of their final appearances so far, losing each of their last three in a row.
Having already won the EFL Cup, Manchester City could win both major English domestic cup competitions this season. It would be the sixth time a team has done so after Arsenal in 1992-93, Liverpool in both 2000-01 and 2021-22, Chelsea in 2006-07 and the Citizens themselves in 2018-19.
Since losing the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League final to Chelsea, Manchester City haven’t lost any of their last 13 games against the Blues in all competitions (W10 D3), their longest unbeaten run against them.
Chelsea’s 13-game winless run against Man City is their longest against an opponent since going 17 without a victory against Arsenal between January 1999 and March 2004.
This will be the seventh meeting between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley (as a neutral venue) – only Chelsea vs Manchester United has been played there more often (9 times).
Since the 2016-17 season, the two teams to win the most games in the FA Cup are Man City (45) and Chelsea (37), while they’ve also scored the most goals (City 159, Chelsea 111) and kept the most clean sheets (City 28, Chelsea 26) in that time.
Chelsea have scored 21 goals in the FA Cup this season, their joint second most in a season along with the 21 they scored in 2006-07. Only in 1969-70 have they netted more (25) when they beat Leeds in a replay in the final.
Manchester City have won 21 of their last 23 matches in the FA Cup, with their only defeats in that time coming in the finals in 2024 and 2025. In that time, City’s shots per game has been higher in finals (21) than from third round to semi-finals (19) but their shot conversion in finals is just 2% compared to 19% in the earlier rounds.
Four of Chelsea’s five wins in the FA Cup this season have come against sides from outside the Premier League, with the other coming against Leeds in the semi-final. They haven’t beaten two top-flight sides in a single season since 2020-21, one of which was Man City in the semi-final; the other was Sheffield United in the quarter-final.
Chelsea’s last eight matches at Wembley have produced just seven goals in total (4 goals, 3 conceded) while they have failed to score in each of their last four finals at the national stadium since a 5th minute Christian Pulisic goal against Arsenal in the 2020 FA Cup final.
In the last two seasons of the FA Cup, no player has been involved in more goals than Man City’s Jérémy Doku (3 goals, 5 assists), while Doku’s five assists and 40 dribbles are the most of any Premier League player in that time.
Enzo Fernández has been involved in six goals in nine FA Cup appearances for Chelsea (4 goals, 2 assists), scoring the winner in the semi-final against Leeds this season. 2011-12 was the last time a Blues player scored in the semi-final and final in a season, when Didier Drogba and Ramires both did.
Erling Haaland is looking to score in a final for Manchester City for the first time – he’s played in nine finals (inc. Community Shield) and had 15 shots without success. His last goal in a final was for Borussia Dortmund against RB Leipzig in May 2021 in the German DFB Pokal, when he scored twice. Wembley is also the only stadium he’s played at more than twice for City without scoring (8 games, 601 minutes, 11 shots).
Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho scored against Manchester City in the 2024 FA Cup final for Man Utd – no player has scored in an FA Cup final against an opponent for two different teams. The only players to score against an opponent in two different finals (excl. replays) are Blackburn’s Jimmy Forrest against Queens’ Park in 1884 and 1885 and Liverpool’s Ian Rush versus Everton in 1986 and 1989.
