The FA Cup is back this weekend as the quarterfinal ties take place to herald the return of domestic football.
The March international window brought about a two-week break to the hectic club schedule, and while many Premier Leagues sides will have a few more days of rest, others will be vying for a place at Wembley Stadium.
Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Manchester City and Nottingham Forest are all still involved in English football’s famous old cup competition, with Preston North End the sole team remaining from outside the top flight.
The draw for the semifinals will also take place this weekend once the majority of the quarterfinal matches have concluded.
The Sporting News looks at the key details for that draw, including the important ball numbers assigned to each team in advance.
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When is the FA Cup semifinal draw?
The draw for the FA Cup semifinals will take place on Sunday, March 30, after the conclusion of the quarterfinal match between Preston North End and Aston Villa.
That game kicks off at 1:30 p.m. local time (BST), meaning the draw is likely to be around two hours later, unless Preston vs. Villa goes to extra time.
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FA Cup semifinal draw numbers
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 are the 2025 FA Cup semifinal games?
The semifinals will take place over the weekend of April 26-27. Both matches will be staged at Wembley Stadium.
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