Is Chelsea vs Crystal Palace on TV? How to watch FA Cup semi final, kick-off time and latest team news

Here are all the TV details ahead of the FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Crystal Palace.
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After an incredible performance that saw Chelsea force Real Madrid to extra time midweek, the Blues are now back in action as they look to secure FA Cup glory after exiting the Champions League.

Chelsea will take on Crystal Palace in the semi-final this weekend and could feature in their third consecutive FA Cup final if they are to win.

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Meanwhile, the Eagles will be hoping to feature in the tournament’s finale for the first time since they were beaten by Manchester United in 2016.

Patrick Vieira’s side have only reached the final twice and have never won it.

Ahead of the all-London clash at Wembley Stadium, we have all the details here...

When is the match?

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace is due to kick off at 4:30pm on Sunday April 17.

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By then the winner of the match will know their final opponent, with Manchester City vs Liverpool taking place at 3:30pm tomorrow (Saturday April 16).

How to watch on TV

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace will be shown live on ITV on Sunday afternoon, with coverage starting at 3:45pm and ending at 7pm.

You can also live stream the match via ITV Hub.

The FA Cup matches are split between ITV and BBC, meaning Manchester City vs Liverpool will instead be broadcast on BBC One tomorrow.

Team news

Chelsea have no fresh concerns ahead of this weekend’s tie, with Callum Hudson-Odoi (Achilles), Ross Barkley (illness) and Ben Chilwell (cruciate ligament injury) remaining out.

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Romelu Lukaku picked up a knock in the Blues’ first leg clash with Real Madrid but could be fit to face Crystal Palace.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are sweating on the fitness of Tyrick Mitchell (knock) and Michael Olise (foot) who are both doubts, though the former has this week resumed light training and could feature.

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