Khadija Shaw silenced speculation over her future with a brace as Manchester City came from 2-0 down to beat Chelsea 3-2 after extra time in the Women's FA Cup semifinal. The Jamaica forward, out of contract and linked with Chelsea, scored a fine volley in added time before heading home in extra time to secure City's place in the final against Brighton.

Brighton reached their first Women's FA Cup final in dramatic fashion, overcoming a 2-0 deficit to beat Liverpool 3-2. Substitute Nadine Noordam struck an injury-time winner after Manuela Vanegas and Madison Haley had cancelled out first-half goals from Denise O'Sullivan and Beata Olsson, setting up a historic final appearance for the Seagulls.

Manchester City secured a domestic double after being confirmed as Women's Super League champions earlier in the week. The final on May 31 will see two contrasting styles meet, with City's star power against Brighton's resilience. Chelsea will regret two disallowed goals, including a Sam Kerr strike incorrectly ruled out, while Brighton goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie made crucial saves in the closing stages.