Attendance: 73,416
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FA Cup | Semi-Finals
Apr 22, 2018 at 3pm UK
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2-0
Reaction
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Dermot Gallagher: 'No need for VAR with incident involving Willy Caballero'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that VAR was not required to determine whether Southampton had scored a legitimate goal against Chelsea in the FA Cup.
Apr 23, 17:56
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Mark Hughes 'disappointed' with lack of VAR in Chelsea defeat
Southampton manager Mark Hughes questions the lack of VAR use in his side's 2-0 loss to Chelsea after a couple of big calls went against his side.
Apr 22, 19:55
![Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017 Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea will probably miss out on Champions League'
Antonio Conte suggests that Chelsea will "probably" miss out on a place in next season's Champions League given their struggles in the Premier League.
Apr 22, 18:25
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Mark Hughes: 'Southampton hard done by against Chelsea'
Mark Hughes is unhappy with two incidents in Southampton's FA Cup semi-final 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday which he felt let the Blues off the hook.
Apr 22, 18:07
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Olivier Giroud eager to win first FA Cup with Chelsea
Olivier Giroud is targeting a fourth FA Cup victory, and his first with Chelsea, after helping his new club beat Southampton 2-0 to book a place in the final.
Apr 22, 17:49
![Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017 Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Eden Hazard: 'Chelsea want Premier League top-four spot and FA Cup'
Eden Hazard insists that Chelsea are aiming to finish the season in the top four of the Premier League and with the FA Cup in their hands.
Apr 22, 17:33
The Match
Match Report
Chelsea set up an FA Cup final clash with Manchester United courtesy of a comfortable 2-0 victory over Southampton in the semi-finals at Wembley Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Chelsea beat Southampton 2-0 in their FA Cup semi-final clash at Wembley Stadium.
Head to Head
Dec 16, 2017 3pm
Apr 25, 2017 7.45pm
Oct 30, 2016 4pm
Feb 27, 2016 3pm
Form Guide
Build-up
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Antonio Conte: 'FA Cup more difficult to win this year'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte thinks that the FA Cup will be harder to win this season and admits the Blues missed out on a golden opportunity to lift the trophy last term.
Apr 22, 09:57
![Manchester City goalkeeper Wilfredo 'Willy' Caballero in action during the Champions League last 16 first leg against AS Monaco at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017 Manchester City goalkeeper Wilfredo 'Willy' Caballero in action during the Champions League last 16 first leg against AS Monaco at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero: 'Being backup has benefited me'
Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero says that being backup at Stamford Bridge and Manchester City has benefited his career.
Apr 21, 13:46
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Mark Hughes: 'Southampton players must seize opportunity'
Southampton manager Mark Hughes is desperate to make the most of a rare FA Cup semi-final outing for his side, as they prepare to take on Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.
Apr 20, 22:33
![Tiemoue Bakayoko in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017 Tiemoue Bakayoko in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Tiemoue Bakayoko impressed me at Burnley'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits that he was impressed with Tiemoue Bakayoko's performance in the 2-1 win over Burnley in the Premier League.
Apr 20, 18:57
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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte to wait on Emerson Palmieri recovery
Antonio Conte says that the club will monitor the recovery of Chelsea's Emerson Palmieri before deciding whether to include the January signing against Southampton.
Apr 20, 18:45