Chelsea coast past Man City to reach Women’s FA Cup final

Chelsea reached the final of the 2020-21 Women’s FA Cup as they were too good for holders Manchester City. Erin Cuthbert put them ahead in the 23rd minute with a powerful strike from a tight angle on the edge of the box. Melanie Leupolz doubled Chelsea’s lead fi.ve minutes later as City could not clear […]

Chelsea reached the final of the 2020-21 Women’s FA Cup as they were too good for holders Manchester City.

Erin Cuthbert put them ahead in the 23rd minute with a powerful strike from a tight angle on the edge of the box.

Melanie Leupolz doubled Chelsea’s lead fi.ve minutes later as City could not clear and she scored with a low shot.

City, who won the tournament in 2017, 2019 and 2020, conceded a third in the last minute when Beth England headed home a Jessie Fleming cross.

The hosts had missed a glorious chance when it was goalless as Ellen White shot just wide.

The second semi-final sees Women’s Super League leaders Arsenal entertain Brighton at Meadow Park.

The last final was held in November 2020 behind closed doors at Wembley because of the coronavirus pandemic, but this year’s showpiece – with fans able to attend – will take place at the stadium on Sunday, 5 December.