The draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals is happening today, marking a crucial stage in this prestigious competition as it narrows down to the final eight teams.
Manchester City has already secured their place in the quarter-finals after a victory over Plymouth.
Manchester United, the current FA Cup champions, are aiming to join their rivals in the draw. They face a challenging match against Fulham to qualify.
The FA Cup quarter-final draw will commence after the conclusion of the match at Old Trafford.
Key Details for the Draw:
- Expected Draw Time: 6:30 PM GMT (approximately)
- TV Channel: BBC One
- Free Live Stream: Available on The Emirates FA Cup’s official YouTube channel
Draw Delayed
The FA Cup quarter-final draw will be delayed. The Manchester United vs Fulham match has gone into extra time.
The draw is now expected to take place after the match concludes, which includes 30 minutes of extra time and potentially a penalty shootout.
Quarter-Final Match Dates
According to the official FA website, the quarter-final matches are scheduled to be played over the weekend starting Saturday, March 29.
The semi-finals are scheduled at Wembley Stadium for the weekend of April 26, and the FA Cup final is set to take place on Saturday, May 17.
Gordon’s Red Card Incident
Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United was shown a straight red card for reacting aggressively against Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hyke.
This incident resulted in Newcastle’s exit from the FA Cup and will also cause Gordon to miss the Carabao Cup final due to an expected three-match ban.
Welbeck’s Winning Goal
Danny Welbeck expressed his delight after scoring the winning goal against Newcastle. Manchester United fans remarked that Welbeck could still be their best striker.
Welbeck said it was a magnificent moment and praised his team’s performance, especially against a strong team like Newcastle.
Fan Protest Over Ticket Prices
Fans of Manchester United and Fulham united to protest against increasing ticket prices.
They are urging clubs to stop exploiting fan loyalty, especially after some tickets for a previous Premier League game were priced as high as £165 for Fulham supporters.
Semi-Automated Offside Technology in Use
This FA Cup round marks the debut of semi-automated offside technology in English football.
Newcastle’s Fabian Schar had a goal disallowed due to a narrow offside, detected by the new system.
Brighton Advances with Welbeck’s Goal
Danny Welbeck scored in extra time, securing Brighton’s progression to the next round of the FA Cup.
FA Cup Highlights from Yesterday
Yesterday’s FA Cup matches were filled with drama as Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Preston, and Manchester City advanced.
Crystal Palace’s victory over Millwall was overshadowed by a severe foul on Jean-Phillipe Mateta, their striker, by goalkeeper Liam Roberts, leading to Mateta being hospitalized and requiring stitches.
In another match, Matheus Cunha was sent off for a headbutt despite scoring a remarkable goal.
Quarter-Final Ball Numbers
Only one Championship team remains in the quarter-finals. Manchester United, the current champions, are still in the competition and are ball number four.
Here are the ball numbers for the draw:
- Preston North End
- Aston Villa
- Crystal Palace
- Manchester United or Fulham
- Newcastle United or Brighton & Hove Albion
- Bournemouth
- Manchester City
- Nottingham Forest or Ipswich Town
Welcome to FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw Coverage
The FA Cup quarter-final draw is taking place today.
Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Preston, Bournemouth, and Manchester City have already qualified for the quarter-finals.
Brighton and Newcastle are currently in extra time to decide who else will reach the quarter-finals.
Manchester United will play against Fulham, with the draw following this game.
Nottingham Forest will face Ipswich in the final last-16 match tomorrow.
The draw will be broadcast live on BBC One at approximately 6 PM GMT.
Marcus Bellamy