The FA Cup quarter-final draw is happening today, determining the matchups for the final eight teams in this prestigious competition.
Teams in the Draw
Manchester City secured their place in the quarter-finals by overcoming Plymouth 3-1. Defending champions Manchester United are hoping to join them, but they still need to play against Fulham.
Draw Details
The draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals will take place after the conclusion of the match between Manchester United and Fulham.
- Draw start time: Approximately 6.30pm GMT
- TV channel: BBC One
- FREE live stream: The Emirates FA Cup’s official YouTube channel
Live Blog Updates
Draw Delayed: Fans will have to wait a bit longer as the Manchester United vs Fulham match has gone into extra time. The draw will be conducted after the match ends, including any potential penalty shootout.
Quarter-Final Dates: According to the FA’s official website, the quarter-final matches are scheduled to be played over the weekend of Saturday, March 29th. The semi-finals will follow at Wembley Stadium across the weekend of April 26th, and the FA Cup final is set for Saturday, May 17th.
FA Cup Drama: Yesterday saw exciting FA Cup action with Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Preston, and Manchester City all progressing to the next round. Crystal Palace’s victory against Millwall was unfortunately marred by a bad foul on their striker Jean-Phillipe Mateta.
Ball Numbers for the Draw
Here are the ball numbers for the FA Cup quarter-final draw:
- Preston North End
- Aston Villa
- Crystal Palace
- Manchester United or Fulham
- Newcastle United or Brighton & Hove Albion
- Bournemouth
- Manchester City
- Nottingham Forest or Ipswich Town
Welcome: Welcome to live updates on the FA Cup quarter-final draw. So far, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Preston, Bournemouth, and Manchester City have qualified for the quarter-finals. Brighton and Newcastle are currently in extra time in their match. Manchester United and Fulham will play later today, with the draw to follow. Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town will compete in the final Round of 16 game tomorrow. The draw will be broadcast live on BBC One around 6pm GMT.
