The stage is set for a dramatic quarter-final line-up in the FA Cup as the draw for the last eight takes place tonight.
Clubs still standing in English football’s oldest competition will discover their opponents at about 7.05pm GMT, during the build-up to the fifth-round clash between West Ham United and Brentford F.C. at the London Stadium.
Seven teams are already through to the FA Cup quarter-final round, with the final slot to be decided in the London derby later on Monday.
Heavyweights dominate the round. Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea are all in the mix as the race for Wembley intensifies.
City booked their place after beating Newcastle United F.C., while Liverpool brushed aside Wolverhampton Wanderers. Chelsea also advanced with a victory over Wrexham.
The biggest shock of the round came from League One side Port Vale, who stunned Sunderland to become the lowest-ranked team left in the competition.
Championship outfit Southampton F.C. also produced a giant-killing act, knocking out Fulham to storm into the quarter-finals.
Leeds United F.C. joined the last eight after defeating Norwich City F.C..
The final place will be taken by either West Ham or Brentford after their showdown at the London Stadium tonight.
FA Cup Quarter-Final Ball Numbers
1. Southampton
2. Port Vale
3. Manchester City
4. Leeds United
5. Arsenal
6. Liverpool
7. Chelsea
8. West Ham United or Brentford
The 2025-2026 FA Cup Quarter-final ties are scheduled for the weekend of April 4 and 5.
