FA Cup quarter final draw - TV channel info, ball numbers and livestream details
The FA Cup has now reached the business stage with sides now just one game away from Wembley Stadium.
The traditional, old cup has had as many thrills and spills as usual this season. Non-league Maidstone have captured the imagination so far, while some of the Premier League big-hitters keep up their pursuits of silverware.
While not even half of the fifth round fixtures have been completed, attention is already turning to the quarter-finals. It means that some sides are now just three wins from Wembley glory.
Before all that, the draw for the next round needs to be completed. Find out all the details you need ahead of the quarter-final draw and how you can tune in:
When is the draw?
The draw for the last eight of the FA Cup takes place on Wednesday 28 February. It will start at approximately 7pm GMT.
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How can I watch the draw?
It will be available on ITV4 ahead of Chelsea ’s fifth round clash with Championship side Leeds United. Seema Jaswal will be hosting, while David Seaman will actually be conducting the draw.
Who is in the draw?
Coventry City became the first side to secure their spot in the quarter-finals after a 5-0 win against Maidstone United. They were followed by fellow Midlands side Leicester, who beat Premier League opposition in Bournemouth.
Holders Manchester City also eased into the quarter-finals after beating Luton 6-2. Newcastle are also in the draw after beating Blackburn Rovers on penalties.
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There are still four fixtures to be decided including Chelsea vs Leeds, Liverpool vs Southampton, Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United and finally Wolves vs Brighton. Take a look at all of the numbers for the draw below:
1 Newcastle United
2 Chelsea or Leeds United
3 Leicester City
4 Liverpool or Southampton
5 Nottingham Forest or Manchester United
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6 Wolverhampton Wanderers or Brighton & Hove Albion
7 Coventry City
8 Manchester City
When are the quarter-finals fixtures?
The quarter-final fixtures will take place across the weekend of Saturday 16 March. This will be followed by the semi-finals at Wembley across the weekend of Saturday 20 April. Finally, the final is scheduled for Saturday 25 May.
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