FA Cup Semi-Final Draw: Viewing Guide, Ball Numbers, and Dates

The FA Cup semi-final draw is set to take place this Sunday evening, March 5, 2023, at the London Stadium. Chelsea will discover their next opponent following an impressive 7-0 victory over Port Vale in the quarter-finals, where the club showcased dominant performance.
Jorrel Hato opened the scoring just 63 seconds into the match. The team maintained pressure with goals from Joao Pedro and a third goal that was later credited as an own goal by Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel. Tosin Adarabioyo, Andrey Santos, and Estevao Willian added further goals, culminating in a late penalty scored by Alejandro Garnacho.
FA Cup Semi-Final Draw Details
The semi-final draw will commence approximately 15 minutes after the conclusion of the quarter-final match between West Ham United and Leeds United, which begins at 4:30 PM.
How to Watch the FA Cup Semi-Final Draw
Fans in the UK can catch the draw live on:
- TNT Sports 1
- HBO Max
- TNT Sports YouTube Channel
The event will be hosted by Becky Ives and Ally McCoist, with McCoist overseeing the drawing of the ball numbers.
FA Cup Semi-Final Draw Ball Numbers
The ball numbers for the upcoming semi-final draw are as follows:
| Ball Number | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton |
| 2 | Chelsea |
| 3 | Manchester City |
| 4 | West Ham United or Leeds United |
When Will the Semi-Final Matches Take Place?
The semi-final fixtures are scheduled for the weekend of April 25-26, 2023, at Wembley Stadium. Fans are eagerly anticipating the draw to learn who Chelsea will face as they aim for FA Cup glory.



