Chris Davie
Published March 29, 2025 9:00amUpdated March 30, 2025 12:59pm
The FA Cup quarter-finals continue today as four more teams compete for a place in the semi-final at Wembley next month.
Crystal Palace got the better of London rivals Fulham in the opening game of the round on Saturday with a comprehensive 3-0 win, whilst Nottingham Forest edged out Brighton on penalties following a 0-0 draw after extra-time.
On Sunday, Championship side Preston North End will be aiming for an FA Cup upset at home to Aston Villa before Bournemouth host last year’s beaten finalists Manchester City.
As well as the two games on Sunday, the draw for next month’s FA Cup semi-final fixtures will also be held.
Here is everything you need to know about the FA Cup semi-final draw…
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When is the FA Cup semi-final draw?
The draw for the FA Cup semi-final is will take place on Sunday March 29, following the tie between Preston North End and Aston Villa, which kicks-off at 1.30pm.
The game, which will be broadcast live on BBC One and streamed on BBC iPlayer, will finish around 3.20pm if there is no extra time or penalties.
FA Cup semi-final draw ball numbers
The ball numbers for the FA Cup semi-final draw are:
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1. Crystal Palace
2. Preston North End or Aston Villa
3. Bournemouth or Manchester City
4. Nottingham Forest
How to watch the FA Cup semi-final draw
The draw will be held live on BBC One and also via the official FA Cup social media channels.
FA Cup quarter-final fixtures
Saturday March 29
Fulham 0-3 Crystal Palace
Brighton 0-0 Nottingham Forest (3-4 penalties)
Sunday March 30
1.30pm: Preston North End vs Aston Villa – (BBC One)
4.30pm: Bournemouth vs Manchester City – (ITV1)
When are the FA Cup semi-finals played?
The FA Cup semi-final ties will be played at Wembley on Saturday April 26 and Sunday April 27.
What is the FA Cup prize money?
Third-round winners: £115,000
Third-round losers: £25,000
Fourth-round winners: £120,000
Fifth-round winners: £225,000
Quarter-final winners: £450,000
Semi-final winners: £1 million
Semi-final losers: £500,000
Final runners-up: £1m
Final winners: £2m
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