The quarter-final fixtures of the FA Cup have been confirmed, with defending champions Manchester City set for a blockbuster clash against Liverpool FC.
The draw was conducted on Monday ahead of the fifth-round match between West Ham United and Brentford FC at the London Stadium. Former FA Cup winners Joe Cole and Joe Hart, both former West Ham players, performed the draw.
In another tie, Chelsea FC will host Port Vale FC at Stamford Bridge. Port Vale, who play in England’s League One, earned their place in the quarter-finals after knocking out Sunderland AFC in the previous round.
Meanwhile, Southampton FC will welcome Arsenal FC to St Mary’s Stadium in another quarter-final encounter.
The final tie will feature Leeds United taking on the winner of the fifth-round clash between West Ham and Brentford, setting up the possibility of another all-Premier League showdown.
According to organisers, the quarter-final matches are scheduled to take place during the weekend of April 4, 2026, although the final fixture dates will be confirmed after consultations with clubs, broadcast partners and local authorities.
FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw
Southampton vs Arsenal
Chelsea vs Port Vale
Manchester City vs Liverpool
West Ham United or Brentford vs Leeds United
The upcoming round is expected to deliver thrilling contests as teams battle for a place in the FA Cup semi-finals.