By The quarter-final draw for the Emirates FA Cup has produced several exciting matchups as the competition heads into its last eight. The draw was conducted ahead of the fifth-round clash between West Ham United and Brentford FC at the London Stadium. Former West Ham stars and FA Cup winners Joe Cole and Joe Hart carried out the draw.
One of the headline fixtures will see Manchester City host fierce rivals Liverpool FC in a blockbuster encounter in the north-west. Championship side Southampton FC will aim to pull off a major upset when they welcome Arsenal FC to St Mary’s Stadium.
Elsewhere, League One outfit Port Vale FC have been rewarded for their impressive win over Sunderland AFC with a difficult trip to face Chelsea FC at Stamford Bridge.
The final tie will see Leeds United take on either West Ham United or Brentford FC, depending on the outcome of their fifth-round encounter.
The quarter-final matches are scheduled to be played across the weekend of April 4, 2026, with the exact dates and kick-off times to be confirmed following consultations with clubs, broadcasters and local authorities.
FA Cup Quarter-Final Fixtures:
- Southampton vs Arsenal
- Chelsea vs Port Vale
- Manchester City vs Liverpool
- West Ham United or Brentford vs Leeds United.
