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Chelsea and Manchester United Prepare for FA Cup Final Showdown at Wembley

Unbeaten Chelsea aim for a domestic treble, while defending champions Manchester United embrace underdog role ahead of May 18 clash.

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Overview

  • The 2025 Women’s FA Cup final will take place on Sunday, May 18, at 1:30 pm BST at Wembley Stadium, with Chelsea and Manchester United vying for the trophy.
  • Chelsea, led by coach Sonia Bompastor, are chasing a domestic treble after an unbeaten 22-game WSL season and League Cup victory earlier this year.
  • Manchester United, the reigning FA Cup champions, aim to defend their title and build on their strong defensive record, which includes the most clean sheets in the WSL this season.
  • Both teams face key absences, with Chelsea missing talismanic striker Sam Kerr due to a season-long ACL injury, while United full-back Jayde Riviere is ruled out with an ankle issue.
  • United manager Marc Skinner and midfielder Lisa Naalsund have expressed confidence in their team’s ability to challenge Chelsea, emphasizing their experience in high-stakes matches.