FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw 2026: Manchester City vs Liverpool Headlines Last-Eight Showdown

Kuala Lumpur, The quarter-final draw of the FA Cup 2025/26 season has produced several exciting matchups, with a blockbuster clash between Manchester City and Liverpool set to headline the last-eight stage.

The draw was held on March 9, 2026, at the London Stadium ahead of the fifth-round match between West Ham United and Brentford, officially determining the teams competing for a place in the semi-finals.

Full FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw

The confirmed fixtures are:

  • Southampton vs Arsenal
  • Chelsea vs Port Vale
  • Manchester City vs Liverpool
  • West Ham United vs Leeds United

All quarter-final matches are scheduled to be played during the weekend of April 4–5, 2026.

Big Clash at the Etihad

The standout tie of the round will see Manchester City host Liverpool in what promises to be one of the biggest matches of the FA Cup this season. Both clubs are among England’s strongest teams and have been competing fiercely across domestic competitions.

Meanwhile, Arsenal will travel to face Championship side Southampton, while Chelsea have drawn League One club Port Vale, one of the tournament’s biggest surprise teams after eliminating Sunderland in the previous round.

Underdogs Still Dreaming

The FA Cup is famous for its surprises, and clubs like Port Vale and Southampton have already produced major upsets to reach the quarter-final stage. Their presence keeps the spirit of the competition alive as they attempt to challenge the Premier League giants for a place at Wembley.

The winners of these ties will advance to the FA Cup semi-finals scheduled for April 25, with the final set to take place at Wembley Stadium on May 16, 2026.

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