Man Utd beat holders Chelsea for first time to reach Women’s FA Cup final

The result is a first victory for United over Chelsea since the team’s launch in 2018.

Mary Earps celebrates as Manchester United beat Chelsea to reach the FA Cup final (Nick Potts/PA)

Manchester United advanced to an FA Cup final against Tottenham after holding out for a historic 2-1 victory over holders Chelsea at Leigh Sports Village.

In a rematch of last year’s final that they lost 1-0, Marc Skinner’s United went in front in the first minute through a Lucia Garcia header before doubling the advantage midway through the first half when Rachel Williams headed home.