FA Cup Quarterfinal Draw: Manchester City to Face Liverpool
The draw for the FA Cup quarterfinals has been completed, setting the stage for a compelling round of matches, including a blockbuster clash between Manchester City and Liverpool.
Quarterfinal Matchups
- Southampton vs. Arsenal
- Chelsea vs. Port Vale
- Manchester City vs. Liverpool
- West Ham United or Brentford vs. Leeds United
Key Matchups and Storylines
The most anticipated tie will see Manchester City host Liverpool, a battle between two of England’s most successful clubs. The two teams have collectively won the past eight Premier League titles – six for Manchester City and two for Liverpool.
Championship side Southampton will host Arsenal, while League One outfit Port Vale will travel to Chelsea. Port Vale’s journey to the quarterfinals marks their first appearance at this stage since 1954.
The winner of the fifth-round match between West Ham United and Brentford will face Leeds United in the final quarterfinal matchup.
Quarterfinal Dates
The FA Cup quarterfinals are scheduled to take place over the weekend of April 4-5, 2026.
How to Watch
All FA Cup games will be shown live on ESPN+ [Source: USA Today].
Additional Details
Both Arsenal and Manchester City are still in contention for the quadruple – winning the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup (Carabao Cup), and Champions League – and are set to meet in the Carabao Cup final on March 22. [Source: The Independent]
Port Vale, currently bottom of League One, will play Chelsea for the first time in nearly 100 years, their last competitive fixture dating back to 1929. [Source: The Independent]
The draw was held on Monday, March 9, 2026, ahead of the final fifth-round game between West Ham and Brentford. [Source: The Guardian]