- Aston Villa's last FA Cup match at Wembley saw them lose 1-0 to Chelsea in the 2000 FA Cup final.This is only the Villans' third FA Cup semi final appearance in 50 years since 1960.
- Martin O'Neill's men have kept just one clean sheet in their last 14 FA Cup appearances.
- Villa have averaged three goals per game in the FA Cup this season competition this season.
- John Carew is the top scorer in the FA Cup this season with six goals, including five in his last two appearances.
- Chelsea have won their last six FA Cup matches at Wembley.
- The Pensioners have scored at least twice in their last 10 FA Cup games.
- Daniel Sturridge has hit four goals in just three appearances in the competition this season.
- The Blues have lost just one of their last 13 meetings with the Birmingham side in all competitions.
- However Aston Villa have won five of the eight FA Cup meetings between the sides, drawing once and losing twice.
