The Women’s FA Cup semi-final draw has been finalized, setting up a compelling clash as defending champions Chelsea are set to face Manchester United in a rematch of last year’s final. The other semi-final will witness Tottenham Hotspur taking on Leicester City. These fixtures are scheduled to take place over the weekend of April 13/14.
Chelsea, eyeing their sixth Women’s FA Cup title, aims to equalize with Doncaster Rovers Belles as the third-most successful team in the competition’s history. Arsenal leads the tally with 14 wins, while Southampton stands second with eight triumphs from the 1970s.
Having narrowly lost to Chelsea in the previous season’s final, Manchester United seeks redemption. Chelsea also emerged victorious in their earlier Women’s Super League encounter this season, winning 3-1 at Stamford Bridge. The two teams will meet again on the final day of the current season.
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In the semi-finals, Chelsea secured their spot with a narrow 1-0 victory against Everton, while Manchester United dominated Brighton with a comprehensive 4-0 win.
On the other side of the draw, Tottenham and Leicester will vie for a place in the final, with both teams reaching this stage for the first time. Tottenham secured their spot by overcoming Manchester City in a penalty shootout, while Leicester impressed with a 2-0 victory against Liverpool, courtesy of a Jutta Rantala brace.
There is a possibility that both semi-final ties may be relocated to the home grounds of the respective men’s teams, as Manchester United and Tottenham are both slated to play away in the Premier League on the weekend of April 13/14.