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Beth Lindop

Man Utd and Chelsea set for unprecedented Wembley achievement in Women's FA Cup Final

The Women's FA Cup Final has sold out for the first time in the competition's history.

There will be a full house at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, May 14 as holders Chelsea take on Manchester United.

Last season's Final saw Emma Hayes' side edge Manchester City in a five-goal thriller in front of a record 49,094 fans.

However, following the Lionesses triumph at last summer's EUROs and a breathtaking Women's Super League season, that figure looks set to be smashed in this year's showpiece fixture.

"We had a strategic ambition to sell out the Vitality Women’s FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium by 2024, so to have done that a year early is a fantastic achievement," said Baroness Sue Campbell, the FA's Director of Women’s Football.

“Those fans lucky enough to have a ticket should be treated to a brilliant spectacle as well as having the opportunity to be part of Women’s FA Cup Final history. It’s always one of my favourite days of the season and a showcase of the best women’s football.

"I can’t wait to see a packed stadium and hear the atmosphere the fans generate with the world watching on.”

Chelsea, who are bidding to win their third successive FA Cup trophy, narrowly beat Aston Villa to reach this year's Final. Manchester United, meanwhile, secured a hard-fought victory over Brighton to put themselves 90 minutes away from the club's first major women's trophy.

The Final will kick-off at 2.30pm BST and will be broadcast live on BBC One.

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