Leicester defeated Chelsea to win the FA Cup for the first time, thanks to a stunning goal by Youri Tielemans.

Leicester City won their first FA Cup on Saturday at Wembley Stadium, defeating Chelsea 1-0 thanks to a stunning goal from Youri Tielemans.

The midfielder scored a fantastic second-half goal to give Leicester a historic victory in front of 20,000 fans, the largest attendance at a UK football ground since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

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Brendan Rodgers also receives his first major trophy in English football as a result of the victory.

"It's an incredible feeling, I wasn't aware before I came to Leicester that they'd never won the FA Cup, they'd lost in four previous finals, so to be able to give that to the owners and the fans, it's so special," Rodgers said. "I am so proud of the board members, staff, and supporters; it was an amazing day for the city, and I am so proud of everyone."

A historic day ended with emotional scenes as Leicester's Thai owner was invited onto the field to join the team in celebrating.

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha's father whose ownership helped transform the Midlands club, died in a helicopter crash at Leicester's stadium in 2018.

"We keep a picture of him on the inside of our shirts to remind us of him. This is what we've hoped for and discussed for so long, "Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, whose late saves were crucial to the team's victory, said as much.

The first half of the game was slow, but Tielemans' stunning long-range effort brought it to life after 63 minutes.

"It feels really good, it's amazing, and I'm really happy to have scored the goal to help the team win the game," Tielemans said. "It was a really tight game, and to score in the final, but what a goal." So I'm overjoyed for the team and the fans."

Chelsea has now lost back-to-back FA Cup finals, following their defeat at the hands of Arsenal last season.

"We are disappointed but not angry with the boys' performance," Tuchel said. "I believe the performance is sufficient to win it." I believe we were unlucky today, and we've never hidden the fact that we need to be unlucky to win at this level.

"You need momentum, decision-making, small details, and the referee."

Tuchel's team will have another opportunity to win a trophy when they face Manchester City in the Champions League final later this month.

The match got off to a cagey start, with Mason Mount's strike outside the area deflected wide after 24 minutes.

Chelsea had another chance to score moments later, but Timo Werner deflected the ball away from Cesar Azpilicueta, who was free for a tap-in.

Leicester were dealt a blow shortly after the half-hour mark when Jonny Evans was forced off with an injury and replaced by Marc Albrighton.

Leicester's best chance came before the break, when Tielemans lofted a pass to Jamie Vardy, who headed wide. Both teams failed to make a single shot on goal in the first half.

Chelsea introduced Christian Pulisic and Ben Chilwell after Tielemans' goal, and the latter came close to equalising after 77 minutes, but Schmeichel saved his header.

With four minutes remaining, Schmeichel made an even better save, denying a Mount half-volley from inside the box.

Chilwell thought he had scored a late equaliser, but it was ruled out for offside, and Leicester went on to win.

"Youri Tielemans' goal was reminiscent of an old-school FA Cup-winning goal, but Kasper Schmeichel's save was also memorable. Overall, we were the better team, being more aggressive, pressing well, and always posing a threat with the ball "Rodgers elaborated.