FA Cup quarter-final draw – LIVE!
The draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals will be made later today. Manchester City booked their spot in the final eight and will certainly fancy their chances about ending what has been an off season with a trophy, having overcome Plymouth in the fifth round. Manchester United, however, will not join them after they lost a penalty shootout to Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday following a 1-1 draw.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, beat South London rivals Millwall on Saturday afternoon in a game marred by the dreadful tackle on striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has thankfully provided a positive update after going to hospital following a challenge from Lions goalkeeper Liam Roberts.
Aston Villa can surely be considered potential winners too, while Championship outfit Preston are enjoying their FA Cup run this season. Follow the draw LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated blog for the FA Cup quarter-final draw!
FA Cup quarter-final draw latest news
- FA Cup quarter-final draw in full: Man City handed tough task
FA Cup quarter-final draw in full: Man City handed tough task
19:46 , Jonathan GorrieManchester City will meet Bournemouth in the headline FA Cup quarter-final.
Pep Guardiola’s side beat Plymouth 3-1 on Saturday and look favourites for this year’s FA Cup despite a rare poor season for the Premier League champions.
Fulham’s reward for beating Manchester United on penalties is a London derby against Crystal Palace
The games will be played across the weekend commencing Saturday 29 March, 2025.
FA Cup quarter-final draw
19:31 , Jonathan GorrieBrighton vs Nottingham Forest or Ipswich
FA Cup quarter-final draw
19:31 , Jonathan GorrieBournemouth vs Man City
FA Cup quarter-final draw
19:30 , Jonathan GorriePreston vs Aston Villa
FA Cup quarter-final draw
19:30 , Jonathan GorrieFulham vs Crystal Palace
FA Cup quarter-final draw
19:28 , Jonathan GorrieHere we go! Denis Irwin and Danny Murphy doing the honours.
Updated FA Cup quarter-final draw ball numbers
19:24 , Jonathan Gorrie1 – Preston
2 – Aston Villa
3 – Crystal Palace
4 – Fulham
5 – Brighton
6 – Bournemouth
7 – Man City
8 – Nottingham Forest or Ipswich
FA Cup quarter-final draw
19:22 , Jonathan GorrieFULHAM WIN ON PENALTIES!
FA Cup quarter-final draw
19:10 , Jonathan GorrieTo penalties we go at Old Trafford!
FA Cup quarter-final draw
18:54 , Jonathan Gorrie15 minutes of extra-time remaining at Old Trafford!
The draw could now start between 7.30pm and 8pm GMT.
FA Cup quarter-final draw
18:31 , Jonathan GorrieManchester United and Fulham heading for extra-time after a 1-1 draw...
FA Cup quarter-final draw
18:02 , Jonathan GorrieManchester United level against Fulham!
FA Cup quarter-final draw
17:37 , Jonathan GorrieDanny Welbeck celebrates after sealing Brighton’s spot in the next round...
Dat guy. 😁🤳 pic.twitter.com/hpsRlLmFY5
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) March 2, 2025
FA Cup quarter-final draw
17:17Fulham take the lead at Old Trafford!
FA Cup quarter-final draw
17:06 , Jonathan GorrieMan City came from behind against Plymouth to reach the FA Cup quarter-final, thanks in part to a brace from an unlikely source.
Argyle, who beat Premier League leaders Liverpool in the last round - after previously knocking out Brentford - took a surprise lead at the Etihad Stadium but were pegged back on the stroke of half-time and just couldn’t withstand the pressure in the second half as Man City advanced to the next stage.
FA Cup quarter-final draw
16:55 , Jonathan GorrieJean-Philippe Mateta has been discharged from hospital, Crystal Palace have confirmed.
Crystal Palace's 3-1 win over Millwall to book a place in the FA Cup quarter-final was overshadowed by Mateta receiving eight minutes of treatment on the pitch before he was stretchered off early in the match after being kicked in the face by goalkeeper Liam Roberts.
Roberts was shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver after a VAR review.
When will the FA Cup quarter-finals be played?
16:49 , Jonathan GorrieThe FA Cup quarter-finals will be played across the weekend of March 29-30, 2025.
FA Cup quarter-final draw confirmed ball numbers
16:49 , Jonathan Gorrie1 – Preston
2 – Aston Villa
3 – Crystal Palace
4 – Manchester United or Fulham
5 – Brighton
6 – Bournemouth
7 – Man City
8 – Nottingham Forest or Ipswich
FA Cup quarter-final draw: TV channel and live stream today
16:49 , Jonathan GorrieTV channel: The draw will be broadcast for free on BBC One.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch via the BBC Sport website, BBC iPlayer and the FA Cup’s official social media channels.
LIVE coverage: Follow the draw live with Standard Sport’s dedicated blog!
Welcome
16:03 , Jonathan GorrieGood afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final draw.
It is expected to take place between 7pm and 7.30pm GMT at Old Trafford.
