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Chelsea vs Man City LIVE: Halftime in the 2026 FA Cup final at Wembley! (0-0)

The whistle has blown and we are officially in halftime at Wembley as Manchester City are set to play one of their final cards of the season. This high-stakes FA Cup title game against Chelsea promises to be an absolute thriller. Follow along for every crucial moment, goal, and highlight right here with our live-match coverage.

Nico O'Reilly of Manchester City is challenged by Wesley Fofana of Chelsea.
© Clive Rose/Getty ImagesNico O'Reilly of Manchester City is challenged by Wesley Fofana of Chelsea.

Chelsea and Manchester City are in the halftime of a highly anticipated, high-stakes FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. All eyes are on the Citizens as they chase redemption following last year’s heartbreaking final loss to Crystal Palace.

The iconic Wembley backdrop is set for this heavyweight showdown. City‘s Pep Guardiola and Chelsea’s Calum McFarlane will be forced to navigate roster changes as they fight for one of the final and most coveted trophies left on the European calendar.

Follow every critical action, highlight, and detail of this match with our comprehensive live-blog coverage right here on Bolavip US.

45+3' - Halftime (0-0)

After disappointing 45 minutes, Chelsea and City are in halftime.

45+1' - Joao Pedro asks for a penalty (0-0)

After recovering the ball from Bernardo Silva, Joao Pedro got contacted in the area, but nothing happened.

45' - Additional time (0-0)

Three more minutes in this first half.

43' - Haaland almost surprises (0-0)

With an unexpected situation, City's forward almost scored the first goal of the game.

42' - Semenyo and Doku are eclipsed (0-0)

Chelsea's defenders have retain Doku and Semenyo, as both wingers haven't played in the best way expected.

40' - Malo Gusto starts to appear (0-0)

Chelsea have found in Malo Gusto their main player to create chances in City's area.

38' Chelsea try with direct attacks (0-0)

Instead of using their wings, Chelsea have created chances with their interiors.

36' Ball possession for City (0-0)

Manchester City 69% and Chelsea 31%.

34' Chelsea try to get the ball (0-0)

James and Caicedo are trying to keep the ball away from Manchester City as they have been attacking Blues' area.

32' - Cucurella sees the yellow card (0-0)

After a promising chance for the Citizens, Cucurella made a foul over Semenyo. Free kick that wasn't a great chance for City.

30' - An stopped matchup (0-0)

Multiple fouls and players not feeling good on the field, have been part of the last couple of minutes in the game.

27' - Haaland scored, but in offside (0-0)

His teammate Rodri found a space in the defense, but was offside and Haaland's goal didn't count.

25' - Caicedo turns the alarms for Ecuador (0-0)

The played ended up laying down on the field, and for a while, he was not doing ok. However, he stood up and keeps playing.

23' - HAALAND MISSED A CHANCE! (0-0)

Without knowing what he tried to do, Haaland missed a clear chance as he stole the ball in Chelsea's area, but his kick was not the expected.

22' - Joao Pedro missed a clear chance (0-0)

After winning the back of City defenders, when he was right to kick the ball, he flopped and the chance was wasted.

20' - Chelsea didn't take advantage of a corner kick (0-0)

Despite having the chance to play a corner to City's area, they ended up giving the ball to the rivals.

18' - City pass the ball, but Chelsea defend outstandingly (0-0)

As Guardiola's method to attack is passing the ball until there is a space for create a dangerous situation, Chelsea wait for the right moment to counterattack.

15' - Still goalless in the FA Cup final (0-0)

There aren't emotions in this game and both teams are respecting each other a lot.

12' - Chelsea are struggling to create chances (0-0)

As City have taken control of the game, Chelsea are just looking how the Citizens are playing.

10' - City have the control in the game (0-0)

Chelsea are trying to defend from the attacks that City have been creating with Doku and Marmoush.

7' - First clear chance for Manchester City (0-0)

With Omar Marmoush taken the ball following a rebound, Manchester City had the first dangerous situation of the game that was controlled by Sanchez.

6' - Still no chances in the FA Cup final (0-0)

Both teams have passed the ball, but the defenders for each sides have shown security.

4' - Chelsea have played on their area (0-0)

Without so much to offer, Chelsea have taken the ball for while, but can't create a clear chance.

2' - Manchester City have the ball possession (0-0)

So far, in this first two minutes, Manchester City have played with the ball, while Chelsea just wait for a counterattack.

0' - First half underway! (0-0)

The referee has blown the whistle and the first half is underway!

Everything is ready!

Both teams are on the field and they are ready to start this FA Cup final.

Manchester City are looking for revenge

After a heartbreaking defeat to Crystal Palace in the 2025 FA Cup final, Manchester City are eyeing redemption in this year's edition of the tournament against Chelsea. City enter the clash hungry for a victory to wash out the bitter taste of last year's runner-up finish. If they secure the win, it would mark the eighth FA Cup title in franchise history.

Chelsea reportedly have a new head coach for next season

With Chelsea struggling to find their footing during a chaotic campaign that has already seen three different managers take the helm, the club has reportedly opened talks with former Real Madrid legend and current Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano.

Both teams doing warm up activities

Players for both sides have taken the field for warmups at Wembley stadium!

FA Cup potential scenarios

In a winner-take-all matchup, Manchester City are favored to secure their second piece of silverware after already capturing the Carabao Cup against Arsenal. However, City remain fully aware of the high-stakes scenarios at play in this critical showdown against Chelsea.

Manchester City lineup

Manchester City starting XI: James Trafford; Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly; Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Antoine Semenyo; Omar Marmoush, Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland.

Chelsea lineup

Chelsea starting XI: Robert Sanchez; Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill, Malo Gusto, Jorrel Hato, Marc Cucurella, Reese James; Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez; Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro.

Today's referees

Darren England has been appointed to officiate the clash between Chelsea and Manchester City. He will be joined on the field by Tim Wood and Akil Howson, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.

Full officiating team:

  • Referee: Darren England
  • Assistant Referees: Tim Wood and Akil Howson
  • Fourth Official: Sam Barrott
  • Reserve Assistant Referee: Steve Meredith
  • Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Peter Bankes
  • Assistant VAR (AVAR): Nick Hopton

Kickoff time and where to watch

Chelsea vs Manchester City will get underway at Wembley stadium at 10:00 AM (ET).

Fubo will be one of the options to watch Chelsea vs Manchester City in the USA. Other options are DirecTV Stream, ESPN+, Sling Orange, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.

Chelsea and Manchester City clash at FA Cup final

Welcome to our live blog of the FA Cup! Chelsea and Manchester City will play at Wembley stadium, with the Blues looking for a win that saves the struggling season, against the Citizens.

Stay with us for all the action and minute-by-minute updates of this exciting game!