Things are getting serious in this year's FA Cup as an unlikely band of adversaries compete in the world's oldest cup competition.
The majority of the traditional big-hitters have been unceremoniously dumped out by so-called 'lesser' sides, with Manchester City the only team remaining who have won the tournament in the last half-century.
Each of the four quarter-finals will be fiercely contested as an array of underdogs duke it out for a ticket to Wembley Stadium for the semis. The excitement and nerves will be palpable up and down the country this weekend.
Here is everything you need to know about the draw for the last four.
When is the FA Cup semi-final draw?
The FA Cup semi-final draw will be staged on Sunday 30 March shortly after the conclusion of Preston North End vs Aston Villa, which kicks off at 13:30 BST (08:30 EDT / 05:30 PDT).
The draw will take place after the final whistle of the clash between the Championship hopefuls and Champions League participants at approximately 15:30, although the possibility of extra-time and penalties means it could be pushed back to around 16:15.
Three sides will have already booked their place in the semis by that point but Bournemouth and Manchester City will compete for their place at Wembley after the draw, with their quarter-final clash kicking off at 16:30.
How to watch the FA Cup semi-final draw?
The FA Cup semi-final draw will be broadcast live on BBC One after the conclusion of the Deepdale tie. It will also be shown on the FA Cup's official social media channels on X, Instagram and Facebook.
FA Cup semi-final draw ball numbers
Ball number | Team(s) |
|---|---|
1 | Fulham or Crystal Palace |
2 | Preston North End or Aston Villa |
3 | Bournemouth or Manchester City |
4 | Brighton & Hove Albion or Nottingham Forest |
When will FA Cup semi-final matches be played?
The FA Cup semi-finals are always glamorous affairs under the blazing sun at Wembley, with this year's clashes staged on the weekend of 26/27 April. There are no replays or two-legged ties, meaning all matches will be decided on the day. Winners will earn �1m and losers take home �500,000.
This year's final unusually takes place before the end of the Premier League season, held on Saturday 17 May.
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