Leeds United’s trip to AFC Bournemouth has been brought forward to Wednesday, April 22.
Daniel Farke’s side knocked West Ham United out at the quarter-final stage and will now face Chelsea in the semi-final at Wembley on either April 25 or April 26.
Chelsea’s visit to Brighton & Hove Albion has also been brought forward and will take place on Tuesday, April 21.
Manchester City are due to face Championship outfit Southampton in the other FA Cup semi-final and have also seen their schedule amended. Pep Guardiola’s men will now make the journey to Burnley on April 22.
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Leeds United hosted AFC Bournemouth at Elland Road back in September. | Danny Lawson/PA Wire
Premier League schedule amended
A statement issued by the Premier League read: “The Premier League has confirmed the new dates and kick-off times for three matches that have been moved from Matchweek 34 due to clubs' participation in the FA Cup semi-finals on 26 and 27 April.
“The fixtures involving Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea, AFC Bournemouth and Leeds United, and Burnley and Manchester City have all been moved to the midweek before the FA Cup semi-final weekend. All three matches will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports.”
Here are the amended dates.
Tuesday, April 21
Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea, 8pm
Wednesday, April 22
AFC Bournemouth v Leeds United, 8pm
Burnley v Manchester City, 8pm
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Leeds United defeated West Ham United in the quarter-final of the FA Cup. | John Walton/PA Wire
Leeds United’s hectic season
Leeds are set to compete in an FA Cup semi-final for the first time since 1987, when they were bettered by eventual winners Coventry City at Hillsborough.
A battle for Premier League survival is playing out alongside their FA Cup journey and the Whites sit 15th in the table, four points above 18th-placed West Ham.