FA Cup final shown live on Setanta US

Tim Howard

The final of the most famous competition on the planet takes place on May 30 at Wembley as Everton and Chelsea battle for the FA Cup.


The match kicks off at 10am EST and is live on Setanta US as the showpiece occasion brings the curtain down on another compelling season in England.


This will be one of the final matches Everton will play in until they face-off against MLS All-Stars on July 29 at Real Salt Lake Stadium, the League's newest soccer-specific venue.


American Tim Howard makes a return as Everton's goalkeeper in hopes of keeping MLS's best at bay.


Chelsea may have suffered last-minute heartbreak in the Champions League semi-finals against Barcelona but Guus Hiddink can still go out with some silverware when he leads his Blues side out at the Home of Football next weekend.


The Dutchman has had a positive impact since taking over as interim coach of the capital club and is guaranteed an emotional send-off, whatever happens at Wembley.


Few can begrudge Everton a place in the final - their first since 1995, when Manchester United were vanquished by Paul Rideout's winner.


United were also The Toffees' victims in the semi-finals, after a dramatic penalty shoot-out, and the Merseysiders have also dumped Liverpool and Aston Villa out of the competition this term.


David Moyes will feel his team deserve to be lifting the cup but injuries to Mikel Arteta and, most cruelly, shoot-out hero Phil Jagielka, will hamper their bid for glory.


Nevertheless, Everton remain a team stronger than their individual parts and Louis Saha reminded Moyes of his ability in front of goal with a double against West Ham last weekend. With Jo cup-tied, the Frenchman may get his chance.


Chelsea have the greater big-match experience and their star-studded squad are rightly strong favorites but the FA Cup has never been a great respecter of reputations.


After their Wembley exploits, Everton have a July date in the United States when they will take on the MLS All-Stars, while Chelsea compete in the World Football Challenge in late July, along with Milan, Inter and Club America.


First, all eyes will be on the big day on May 30 and American keeper Tim Howard will be hoping to be the hero - he is already the first USA international ever to win the FA Cup after his 2004 success with Manchester United.