FA Cup Fixtures: Dates, Draw Details, and Key Matchups

The FA Cup continues, with teams vying for a spot in the quarter-finals. Several Premier League teams, including Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United, remain in the competition. Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth, Brighton, and Fulham are also aiming for a spot at Wembley.

Championship sides such as Cardiff City, Plymouth Argyle and Millwall are also in the mix, with Preston North End guaranteed to face Burnley and ensure at least one Championship side in the last eight. Plymouth Argyle, who previously defeated Liverpool, face Manchester City, while Manchester United look to salvage their season against Fulham.

FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw Details

The draw for the FA Cup quarter-final will take place on Sunday, March 2, following the match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford. The draw is expected to commence shortly after 6.30pm GMT.

How to Watch the Draw

The draw will be broadcast live on BBC One as part of their coverage of the Manchester United vs. Fulham match. It will also be available via live stream on BBC iPlayer. Additionally, fans can follow the draw via the FA’s official social media channels on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

FA Cup Schedule and Key Dates

Here’s a breakdown of the FA Cup schedule:

• Fifth Round (Round of 16): February 28 – March 3
• Quarter-Finals: Weekend of March 29-30
• Semi-Finals: Weekend of April 26-27
• Final: May 17

Confirmed Fifth-Round Fixtures

The fifth-round fixtures are as follows:

• Friday, February 28: Aston Villa vs Cardiff City – 20:00
• Saturday, March 1: Crystal Palace vs Millwall – 12:15, Preston North End vs Burnley – 12:15, AFC Bournemouth vs Wolves – 15:00, Manchester City vs Plymouth Argyle – 17:45
• Sunday, March 2: Newcastle United vs Brighton – 13:45, Manchester United vs Fulham – 16:30
• Monday, March 3: Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town – 19:30

Prize Money

Winning clubs in the quarter-final will receive £450,000 from the competition prize fund.

Additional Information

The FA Cup final for the 2024/25 season is scheduled for Saturday, May 17. The kick-off time is yet to be confirmed but is expected to be similar to last season’s 3pm start. Broadcast details will be announced closer to the date, with BBC and ITV expected to provide coverage. talkSPORT will also offer live commentary.

Manchester United are the current FA Cup champions, having defeated Manchester City in the previous final.

Ball Numbers for the Quarter-Final Draw

The ball numbers for the draw are as follows:

1. Preston North End or Burnley
2. Aston Villa
3. Crystal Palace or Millwall
4. Manchester United or Fulham
5. Newcastle United or Brighton & Hove Albion
6. AFC Bournemouth or Wolverhampton Wanderers
7. Manchester City or Plymouth Argyle
8. Nottingham Forest or Ipswich Town