Having concluded most of the matches in the fifth round of the FA Cup, the draws for the quarter-finals have been made, with Chelsea, Arsenal, and the likes finding out their opponents.
After beating Wrexham 4-2 in extra time and avoiding any upsets in the fifth round, Chelsea will face another non-Premier League side in Port Vale. Port Vale are the lowest-ranked side in the draws, currently bottom in League One, and Chelsea fans will hope their team avoids another upset once again.
Arsenal, who beat Mansfield Town 2-1 on the weekend to progress, will face former Premier League side Southampton in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
Manchester City breezed past Newcastle United in a 3-1 win at St. James Park, but that win has now set them up with Liverpool, who also beat a Premier League side in the fifth round. Liverpool thrashed Wolves to progress and will need to beat Manchester City if they want to get to the semi-finals.
To complete the draws, there will be another all Premier League tie as Leeds, who got the better of Norwich last time out, visit either West Ham or Brentford.
The #EmiratesFACup quarter-final draw 🏆
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Quarter-final fixtures are scheduled to be played over the weekend of April 4/5, 2026.
FA Cup quarter-final draw in full
Southampton vs Arsenal
Chelsea vs Port Vale
Manchester City vs Liverpool
West Ham or Brentford vs Leeds United
