FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw Announced
The FA Cup quarter-final draw for the 2025-26 season has been made, revealing an exciting lineup of matches. Port Vale will face Chelsea, while Manchester City is set to host Liverpool. Arsenal will take on Southampton, and West Ham United will meet Leeds United.
The quarter-finals are scheduled to take place over the weekend of April 4-5, 2026. This stage of the tournament is particularly significant, as the winners of these matches will receive £477,000 in prize money.
Port Vale, the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition, has made headlines by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time since 1954. Their journey to this stage included a notable victory over Premier League side Sunderland in the fifth round.
Arsenal, with a record 14 FA Cup wins, will be looking to add another trophy to their illustrious history. The draw was conducted by former FA Cup winners Joe Cole and Joe Hart, adding a touch of nostalgia to the proceedings.
As the teams prepare for these crucial matches, fans are eager to see if Port Vale can continue their fairy-tale run or if the established clubs will assert their dominance. The FA Cup final is scheduled for May 16, 2026, where the victorious teams from the quarter-finals will aim for glory.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact timings for the matches, but anticipation is building as the tournament progresses.