When is FA Cup semi-final draw? Start time, ball numbers and how to watch

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6 Apr 2026 • 1:37 AM MYT
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The quarter-finals of the FA Cup take place this weekend as club football returns following the international break.

Manchester City are through to the semi-finals once again after a 4-0 thrashing of Liverpool at the Etihad, as Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick to send the Carabao Cup winners back to Wembley for the second time this season.

Southampton, meanwhile, stunned Premier League leaders Arsenal as another trophy slipped away for Mikel Arteta’s side. Chelsea, though, were in a ruthless mood as they scored seven to end Port Vale’s cup run.

On Sunday, West Ham and Leeds put their Premier League survival aspirations on hold as they face each other for a semi-final spot at Wembley.

See all the FA Cup quarter-final details below.

When is the FA Cup semi-final draw?

The draw for the semi-finals will take place 15 minutes after the last quarter-final of the weekend, between West Ham and Leeds. That match has gone to extra time, meaning draw will not begin until after 7.15pm BST.

The draw will be shown on TNT Sports 1, HBO Max and the TNT Sports YouTube channel, live from the London Stadium.

It will be presented by Becky Ives and the balls will be picked by Ally McCoist.

FA Cup quarter-final TV schedule

Saturday 4 April

Manchester City 4-0 Liverpool

Chelsea 7-0 Port Vale

Southampton 2-1 Arsenal

Sunday 5 April

16:30: West Ham vs Leeds (TNT Sports 1, HBO Max)

FA Cup semi-final draw ball numbers

1. Southampton

2. Chelsea

3. Manchester City

4. West Ham United or Leeds United

FA Cup matchdays

Semi-finals: Saturday, 25 April/Sunday 26, April