So after this weekend, eight teams will be one step closer to Wembley. Following Aston Villa’s clash with Cardiff City last night (Friday), seven more ties will occur between now and Monday evening.
There are four matches today, with Crystal Palace hosting Milwall and Preston North End playing Burnley in an all-Championship tie. Bournemouth welcome Wolves, and Plymouth get their reward for the heroic win over Liverpool—a trip to Manchester City.
Tomorrow, two all-Premier League battles will take place: Newcastle host Brighton, and holders Manchester United play Fulham. Nottingham Forest and Ipswich will then conclude the round on Monday.
All ties will be decided on the day, and for the teams that get through, the focus will be on the quarter-final draw….
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When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw?
The draw will take place on Sunday evening after United play Fulham at Old Trafford. It means that by the time Forest and Ipswich kick-off at the City Ground at 7.30pm Monday night, Nuno Espirito Santo and Kieran McKenna will already know what fate awaits their team.
What time is the draw taking place?
Ruben Amorim’s men start at 4.30pm against the Cottagers, with the draw provisionally set to get underway at 7.30pm. That should allow ample time for the teams to be off the field in Manchester and for one squad, the chance to be in front of a television to see who they draw in the last-eight.
However, there is a chance proceedings could be delayed depending on how the tie pans out. If, like in their third-round win over Arsenal, United go to extra-time and penalties, with a few VAR and injury delays along the way, then the draw is likely to be pushed back slightly.
What TV Channel is it on?
BBC One will cover the draw live after showing the United vs Fulham tie. Those not in front of a television can also stream it on the BBC Sport app.
It will also be shown on the official Emirates FA Cup social media channels. Even those stuck in their cars can follow the draw as it unfolds, with live coverage and updates available on Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT.
When do the quarter-final games take place?
We don’t know the quarter-final games yet, but we do know the weekend they’ll take place. Organisers have already confirmed the next round will be held from Friday, March 28, to Monday, March 31.
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The kick-off times won’t be confirmed until nearer the time, but one tie will be expected to take place on each of the four days. BBC and ITV will again share the live coverage.
The semi-finals will be held at Wembley on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27. The final then takes place on Saturday, May 17.