7M - FA Cup quarter-final draw revealed

The draw for the 2025-26 FA Cup quarter-finals has been officially completed, setting the stage for a mouth-watering encounter between the country's two dominant forces, Manchester City and Liverpool. Conducted at the London Stadium by former West Ham stars Joe Cole and Joe Hart, the draw has paired the Premier League’s top two title contenders in a high-stakes knockout tie at the Etihad Stadium. This clash is undoubtedly the standout fixture of the round, as Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot prepare to battle for a place in the semi-finals at Wembley. Both teams progressed with convincing wins in the fifth round, and with the league title race equally tense, this cup tie adds another thrilling chapter to their modern-day rivalry.

While the heavyweights face off in the North West, Arsenal have been handed a challenging trip to the South Coast to face Championship side Southampton. The Saints secured their place in the last eight with a spirited 1-0 upset over Fulham and will be looking to claim another Premier League scalp when Mikel Arteta’s side visits St. Mary’s. Arsenal, who have not won the competition since 2020, will be wary of the threat posed by a Southampton team that has found its rhythm in the cup. Meanwhile, Chelsea have been given what appears to be a favorable home draw against League One side Port Vale. The Valiants produced the shock of the fifth round by knocking out Sunderland and will now enjoy a dream trip to Stamford Bridge to take on the Blues, who were forced into extra time before eventually overcoming Wrexham in the previous stage.

The final fixture of the quarter-final lineup will see West Ham United host Leeds United at the London Stadium. The Hammers secured their progression following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Brentford on Monday night, while Leeds ended a 23-year wait for a quarter-final appearance with a clinical 3-0 win over Norwich City. This all-Premier League encounter promises to be a fiercely contested battle between two historic clubs aiming for a deep cup run. All four quarter-final ties are scheduled to take place across the weekend of April 4 and 5, 2026, with the exact kick-off times and television broadcast details to be confirmed by the FA in the coming days. As the competition reaches its business end, the prospect of a potential Wembley final looms large for the remaining eight clubs.