When is the 2026 FA Cup quarter-final draw: date, time and teams
The Emirates FA Cup quarter-final draw takes place this Monday (9 March), starting at 7:05 pm Reino Unido local time (GMT). The event takes place at London Stadium, before the game between West Ham United and Brentford for the fifth round. Liverpool enters the ball as number 6 after beating Wolverhampton 3-1 on Friday.
Eight teams participate in the draw to define the quarter-final clashes. Sete clubs have already guaranteed a place, while the winner of West Ham or Brentford completes the list. The broadcast takes place live on the TNT channel Sports on YouTube, free of charge. The quarterfinal games are scheduled for the weekend of April 4th and 5th.
Draw details and ball numbers
The ball numbers were defined in advance by the competition organizers. Southampton occupies position 1, Port Vale at 2 and Manchester City at 3. Leeds United appears as 4,
The format maintains the tradition of the FA Cup, with no seedings or starting restrictions. Times from Premier League dominate the stage, but Port Vale from League One represents the surprise when advancing. Southampton, from Championship, also stands out among the classifieds.
The presence of giants such as Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool increases expectations for balanced clashes. The draw defines the pairs without repeating recent games, prioritizing balance in the competition.
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Ranked teams and recent highlights
Southampton surprised by eliminating a strong opponent in the previous round. Port Vale advanced with a significant victory over the Premier League team. Manchester City maintains favoritism after solid performance this season.
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Leeds United confirmed his place with a convincing performance. Arsenal beat Mansfield Town 2-1 in the fifth round. Liverpool secured their position with an away win against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Chelsea eliminated Wrexham in a close game. The winner between West Ham and Brentford completes the group, with the duel taking place immediately after the draw. The diversity of divisions brings unpredictability to the knockout stages.
Broadcast and how to follow
TNT Sports broadcasts the draw on its main channel. The competition’s official YouTube offers free streaming for viewers around the world. Coverage starts minutes before 19:05 GMT to put the balls in context.
Journalists and experts comment on the possibilities in real time. Fãs follow the FA’s official website and the entity’s social media. The result comes out immediately after the extractions.
Preparation for the quarterfinals
The clashes take place on the weekend of April 4th and 5th, with local times at Reino Unido to be defined after the draw. Clubes use the interval of almost a month for recovery and tactical planning. The stage advances towards the semi-finals in April and the final in May.
The Emirates FA Cup remains one of the most traditional competitions in English football. Times are looking for a place in Wembley and a chance at a historic title. This Monday’s draw defines the path to the decision.
