When is the FA Cup semi-final draw? | OneFootball

The FA Cup is back with four fascinating quarter-finals handing teams an opportunity to book a date at Wembley for the semi-finals of one of the most prestigious competitions in world football.

Last year’s runners-up Manchester City take on Bournemouth with Pep Guardiola’s side desperate to salvage a piece of silverware in what has been a frustrating season.

A London derby in the Saturday lunchtime kick-off sees Fulham host Crystal Palace, while this season’s surprise package Nottingham Forest travel to the south coast to face Brighton in the evening kick-off on Saturday.

Preston North End, the only Championship side still in the draw, host Aston Villa on Sunday, with Unai Emery eyeing up a famous cup double ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals against Paris Saint-Germain.

Here’s everything you need to know about the draw for the final four of the oldest national football competition in the world, which started back in 1871:

When is the draw for the FA Cup semi-finals?

The FA Cup semi-final draw will take place on Sunday 30 March after the conclusion of Preston North End v Aston Villa, which kicks off at 1:30pm, so we can expect the draw to take place at approximately 3:45pm or later.

How to watch the FA Cup draw

The draw will take place live as part of BBC One’s broadcast of Preston North End v Aston Villa. It will also stream live on BBC iPlayer.

Mark Chapman will host the draw, while Joe Hart will conduct it.

Ball numbers

1. Fulham or Crystal Palace

2. Preston North End of Aston Villa

3. AFC Bournemouth or Manchester City

4. Brighton & Hove Albion or Nottingham Forest

Who has qualified for the FA Cup quarter-finals?

Saturday 29 March

Fulham v Crystal Palace (12:15pm) - ITV1

Brighton v Nottingham Forest (5:15pm) - BBC One

Sunday 30 March

Bournemouth v Manchester City (4:30pm) - ITV1

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