This afternoon, Chelsea meet Manchester City in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
We examine the current performance levels of both teams and how their recent form could influence the outcome of this decisive match. It promises to be a fascinating contest — will Manchester City prevail, or can Chelsea lift the trophy?
Manchester City are the first team to play in four consecutive FA Cup finals, while this is Chelsea’s 17th FA Cup final.
Manchester City are looking to win both major English domestic cups this season – the FA Cup and Premier League – and this will be a thrilling game to watch, as Chelsea also fight to grab at least one cup this season.
Manchester City are on a 13-game unbeaten run against Chelsea (W10, D3) since losing the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League final 1-0 in Porto.
Chelsea’s 13-game winless run against Man City is their longest against any opponent since vs Arsenal (1999–2004). This will be the seventh meeting between both clubs at Wembley.
Since 2016-17, Man City and Chelsea lead in FA Cup wins, goals, and clean sheets.
In all competitions this season, Manchester City have played 54 games with 37 wins, 11 draws, and 6 losses, while Chelsea have played 51 games with 23 wins, 12 draws, and 16 losses.
FA Cup Head-to-Head Stats This Season
In the FA Cup this season, Chelsea and Manchester City have been evenly matched in front of goal, with both teams scoring 21 goals each. Defensively, they have also been identical, conceding just 3 goals apiece.
Chelsea have been more active overall in attack, taking 72 shots compared to Manchester City’s 63. They have also been more clinical in front of goal, registering 44 shots on target against City’s 35. Both teams recorded the same number of shots off target (28 each).
Manchester City have faced more pressure, blocking 35 shots compared to Chelsea’s 20. In terms of passing, Chelsea have shown slightly better accuracy at 90.89%, while Manchester City sit at 89.98%.
Last Three Meetings (Premier League)
Chelsea 0–3 Manchester City (12 Apr 2026)
Manchester City 1–1 Chelsea (4 Jan 2026)
Manchester City 3–1 Chelsea (25 Jan 2025)
