The last-four tie was a heated encounter; the rivalry between Chelsea and Leeds remains intense more than 50 years after it was forged in this competition.

In its latest chapter, the Blues broke the deadlock midway through the opening period. Pedro Neto was the creator as he won possession, broke forward and crossed for Fernandez to head home beyond Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Pern.

Robert Sanchez was called into action twice during the contest and stepped up for Chelsea when needed, denying Brendan Aaronson in the first half and Joe Rodon in the second.

Leeds threw everything forward in the final minutes in search of an equaliser, but the Chelsea defence continuously repelled the Whites to ensure we will compete in the FA Cup's showpiece game for the 17th time.

It is the first occasion we will face Manchester City in the FA Cup final, which will take place on Saturday 16 May at Wembley.

Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm, with ticket information to follow in due course.