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Jack Rathborn

When is the FA Cup semi-final draw?

The FA Cup is back with four fascinating quarter-finals handing teams an opportunity to book a date at Wembley for the semi-finals of one of the most prestigious competitions in world football.

Last year’s runners-up Manchester City take on Bournemouth in the only remaining tie with Pep Guardiola’s side desperate to salvage a piece of silverware in what has been a frustrating season.

A London derby in the Saturday lunchtime kick-off saw Crystal Palace sweep aside Fulham to become the first team in the hat for the last four, while this season’s surprise package Nottingham Forest narrowly edged out Brighton in the evening kick-off on Saturday.

Preston North End, the only Championship side still in the draw, host Aston Villa on Sunday, with Unai Emery eyeing up a famous cup double ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals against Paris Saint-Germain.

Here’s everything you need to know about the draw for the final four of the oldest national football competition in the world, which started back in 1871:

When is the draw for the FA Cup semi-finals?

The FA Cup semi-final draw will take place on Sunday 30 March after the conclusion of Preston North End v Aston Villa. Marcus Rashford scored twice as Villa won 3-0, so the draw will follow imminently.

How to watch the FA Cup draw

The draw will take place live as part of BBC One’s broadcast of Preston North End v Aston Villa. It will also stream live on BBC iPlayer.

Mark Chapman will host the draw, while Joe Hart will conduct it.

Ball numbers

1. Crystal Palace

2. Aston Villa

3. AFC Bournemouth or Manchester City

4. Nottingham Forest

Who has qualified for the FA Cup quarter-finals?

Saturday 29 March

Fulham 0-3 Crystal Palace

Brighton 0-0 a.e.t. (3-4 pens) Nottingham Forest

Sunday 30 March

Preston 0-3 Aston Villa

Bournemouth v Manchester City (4:30pm) - ITV1

When are the semi-finals?

The semi-finals will take place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 April.

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