FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Date, UK Time, TV Channel, and Live Stream Details
The FA Cup is heating up as the fifth round comes to a close, with Manchester City making a dominant statement with a 6-2 win against Luton Town. Erling Haaland stole the show by scoring five goals in that match. As the current champions, Manchester City are now set to face the quarter-finals of this year’s tournament. Meanwhile, Manchester United, who are looking to secure their 13th FA Cup title, will have to get past Nottingham Forest first.
Chelsea, who recently suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, will be looking to bounce back as they host Leeds, the second-place side in the Championship. Unfortunately, non-league Maidstone’s fairytale run came to an end when they were thrashed 5-0 by Championship side Coventry on Monday night.
Now, fans eagerly await the quarter-final draw, which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 28. The draw will likely occur at around 7pm GMT, just before the Chelsea vs Leeds match. Football enthusiasts can catch the live broadcast of the FA Cup quarter-final draw on ITV4. Additionally, they have the option to live stream the draw for free through the ITVX app or website. Alternatively, fans can follow SunSport’s live blog of the draw to find out which teams will be facing off against each other.
The ball numbers for the quarter-final draw have already been released. They are as follows:
1. Newcastle United
2. Chelsea or Leeds United
3. Leicester City
4. Liverpool or Southampton
5. Nottingham Forest or Manchester United
6. Wolverhampton Wanderers or Brighton & Hove Albion
7. Coventry City
8. Manchester City
Finally, the highly anticipated quarter-finals will be played on the weekend of Saturday, March 16. Football enthusiasts can mark their calendars and get ready for some thrilling matches as the competition intensifies. Who will emerge victorious and move one step closer to lifting the prestigious FA Cup trophy? Only time will tell.