2025/26: FA Cup Quarter-final draw

The 2025/26 FA Cup quarter-final draw has taken place, setting up the next stage of England’s historic domestic competition as clubs battle for a place in the semi-finals at Wembley Stadium.

Eight teams remain in the tournament after an exciting round of fixtures, with both Premier League sides and lower-league challengers still in contention for silverware.
Among the teams that have progressed to the quarter-finals are Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool, all hoping to move one step closer to lifting the famous trophy.

Their presence highlights the strong representation of top-flight clubs still competing in the tournament. Also advancing to the last eight are Leeds United, Southampton, and Port Vale, who will be looking to cause an upset against some of the competition’s traditional giants.

Quarter-final FA Cup fixtures

Southampton v Arsenal
Chelsea v Port Vale
Manchester City v Liverpool
West Ham or Brentford v Leeds

The FA Cup quarter-final matches are scheduled to be played during the weekend of 4 April 2026, with the winners progressing to the semi-finals later in the month. As the competition approaches its final stages, the race for a place in the final at Wembley on 16 May 2026 is expected to intensify, promising more drama in one of football’s most prestigious tournaments.

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