The FA Cup quarter-final draw is set to occur this Monday evening, providing significant excitement for football fans. Chelsea, fresh from a spirited 4-2 victory against Wrexham, will learn who their next opponent will be. This win keeps Chelsea’s hopes alive for a ninth triumph in the prestigious tournament.
FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw Details
The draw will take place on March 9th at the London Stadium, just before the match between West Ham United and Brentford. Fans can expect the draw to commence at approximately 6:35 PM UK time.
How to Watch the Draw
Supporters in the UK have multiple options for viewing the draw. It will be broadcast live on:
- TNT Sports 1
- Discovery+
- TNT Sports YouTube channel
Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist will host the event, while former England goalkeeper Joe Hart will be responsible for drawing the balls.
Understanding the Draw Process
The quarter-final draw will feature the eight teams that advanced from the fifth round. However, the outcome of the West Ham versus Brentford match will be unknown by the time the draw takes place.
FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw Ball Numbers
The FA Cup ball numbers for the fifth round draw are as follows:
| Ball Number | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fulham or Southampton |
| 2 | Port Vale or Sunderland |
| 3 | Manchester City |
| 4 | Leeds United or Norwich City |
| 5 | Arsenal |
| 6 | Liverpool |
| 7 | Chelsea |
| 8 | West Ham United or Brentford |
Upcoming Fixtures
The quarter-final fixtures are scheduled to take place during the weekend of April 4th and 5th. Fans are eagerly awaiting the draw to see how their teams will progress in the iconic FA Cup.
