Fa Cup Apr 2026

Both finalists navigated a intense 2025–26 season to secure their places in the 145th edition of the final:

: Defending champions Crystal Palace were eliminated in the third round by sixth-tier Macclesfield in a 2-1 upset, now regarded as the biggest league-gap upset in the competition's history. fa cup

: Reached their 17th FA Cup final—and first since 2022—after a gritty 1-0 semi-final victory over Leeds United at Wembley. They are chasing their ninth Cup title. Both finalists navigated a intense 2025–26 season to