FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw Delivers Blockbuster Manchester City vs Liverpool Clash
March 9, 2026
215d agoThe draw for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup was conducted on Monday evening, setting up a series of exciting fixtures as the competition heads toward its decisive stages.
With eight teams left battling for a place in the semi-finals, fans were treated to a mix of heavyweight clashes and potential giant-killing opportunities.
The standout tie of the draw sees Manchester City host Liverpool FC, in what promises to be the headline matchup of the round.
Both sides are among the strongest teams remaining in the competition, and their meeting is expected to deliver a high-intensity contest as they battle for a place in the final four.
Elsewhere, Arsenal FC have been drawn away to Southampton FC, with the Gunners continuing their pursuit of a record-extending FA Cup title. Chelsea FC will host League One underdogs Port Vale FC, who have enjoyed a fairytale run to the quarter-finals, reaching this stage for the first time since the 1953–54 season.
The final tie will see Leeds United face either West Ham United or Brentford FC, depending on the outcome of their pending fifth-round clash.
Leeds booked their spot in the last eight with an impressive victory over Norwich City, ending a long wait to return to this stage of the competition.
FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw (Full Fixtures):
1. Southampton vs Arsenal
2. Chelsea vs Port Vale
3. Manchester City vs Liverpool
4. West Ham United or Brentford vs Leeds United
The quarter-final matches are scheduled to take place during the weekend of April 4–5, 2026, with the winners advancing to the semi-finals later in April as the race toward the FA Cup final at Wembley intensifies.
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