The FA Cup quarter-finals are set to take place this weekend, marking a significant moment in the football calendar as clubs return to action following the international break. This stage of the competition is always filled with excitement and anticipation, as teams battle for a chance to reach the semi-finals and continue their journey towards lifting the iconic trophy.
Manchester City have once again secured their place in the semi-finals after delivering a commanding performance against Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. The match ended with a resounding 4-0 victory, with Erling Haaland playing a pivotal role by scoring a hat-trick. This win not only highlights the team’s dominance but also sends them back to Wembley for the second time this season, having already won the Carabao Cup.
In another thrilling encounter, Southampton managed to pull off a major upset by defeating Arsenal, who are currently leading the Premier League. This result marks another missed opportunity for Mikel Arteta’s side to add another trophy to their collection. On the other hand, Chelsea demonstrated their attacking prowess by securing a convincing 7-0 victory over Port Vale, ending the latter’s cup run in spectacular fashion.
On Sunday, West Ham and Leeds will face each other in a crucial match for a semi-final spot at Wembley. Both teams have put their Premier League survival aspirations on hold to focus on this high-stakes encounter. The outcome of this match will determine which of the two clubs progresses to the next stage of the competition.
When is the FA Cup semi-final draw?
The draw for the semi-finals will take place 15 minutes after the last quarter-final of the weekend, which is the match between West Ham and Leeds. The draw is scheduled for Sunday at 4:30pm BST. If the match finishes at full-time, the draw will be held around 6:45pm BST.
This event will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, discovery+, and the TNT Sports YouTube channel from the London Stadium. The draw will be presented by Becky Ives, with the balls picked by Ally McCoist.
FA Cup quarter-final TV schedule
Saturday 4 April
– Manchester City vs Liverpool (TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max)
– Chelsea vs Port Vale
– Southampton vs Arsenal
Sunday 5 April
– 16:30: West Ham vs Leeds (TNT Sports 1, HBO Max)
FA Cup semi-final draw ball numbers
- Southampton
- Chelsea
- Manchester City
- West Ham United or Leeds United
FA Cup matchdays
Semi-finals:
– Saturday, 25 April
– Sunday, 26 April
Final:
– Saturday, 16 May 2026
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