FA Cup draw LIVE: Manchester United, Man City, Blackburn and more learn quarter-final fate
The remaining clubs in the FA Cup will find out their quarter-final fate tonight as the draw is being held after the conclusion of Sheffield United’s encounter with Tottenham.
Phil Foden was back to his best as Manchester City progressed through their fifth round tie. Foden netted twice as City saw off a plucky Bristol City at Ashton Gate with Kevin De Bruyne adding a third to end the Championship side’s 12-game unbeaten run.
Fellow Premier League teams Fulham and Brighton also secured their spots in the last eight with wins yesterday evening but Leicester City slumped out of the competition in a 2-1 defeat to Championship side Blackburn Rovers.
Wednesday night’s fixtures see Southampton take on Grimsby, Burnley face Fleetwood Town and Manchester United clash with West Ham before the Blades host Spurs at 7.55pm. Current FA Cup holders, Liverpool, have been already been knocked out of the competition meaning there will be new winners of English football’s most prized knockout competition.
Follow along with the FA Cup quarter-final draw after Sheffield United vs Tottenham:
FA Cup quarter-final draw
The FA Cup quarter-final draw takes place after Sheffield United vs Tottenham at around 10pm
Manchester City, Fulham, Brigton and Blackburn already through ahead of tonight’s fifth round ties
Premier League clubs Spurs, Manchester United and West Ham all vying to reach last eight
League Two’s Grimsby are lowest ranked side left in competition having beaten Southampton 2-1 tonight
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21:51 , Michael Jones
Here are all the teams left in the FA Cup:
Manchester City
Brighton & Hove Albion
Fulham
Blackburn Rovers
Manchester United
Grimsby Town
Burnley
Sheffield United
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21:48 , Michael Jones
Spurs are beaten!
Tottenham, Southampton and West Ham have all been knocked out of the tournament tonight with Grimsby Town, Sheffield United and Manchester United all victorious.
Burnley are also through following their win of Fleetwood Town.
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21:47 , Michael Jones
Harry Kane has missed a massive chance for Tottenham with just one minute of stoppage time to go at Bramall Lane. Sheffield United still lead 1-0 and Spurs are heading out of the FA Cup as it stands.
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21:43 , Michael Jones
Emphatic. Fred adds a third for Manchester United and they’re moving onto the next round. Erik ten Hag has brought a real belief to these players.
United think they can win from any position and they’re proving that they can.
It finishes Man Utd 3-1 West Ham at Old Trafford.
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21:38 , Michael Jones
Will this be another upset? It’s not as massive as Grimsby’s win but Sheffield United are in front against Tottenham. Iliman Ndiaye has the goal and there’s just under 10 minutes of the 90 to play.
Elsewhere, Alejandro Garnacho has scored for Manchester United who have come from behind to lead 2-1 against West Ham.
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21:36 , Michael Jones
Another note of Fleetwood. They played all the second half with 10-men after forward Cian Hayes get himself sent off.
It was a remarkable effort but they just couldn’t hold out.
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21:33 , Michael Jones
Heartbreak for League One’s Fleetwood Town. They’ve been taking on Burnley this evening and Connor Roberts has popped up in the 90th minute to send the Championship leaders in front.
Five minutes of stoppage time weren’t enough to get Fleetwood back in it and Burnley are going through.
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21:24 , Michael Jones
A fantastic result for Grimsby Town in what is one of the greatest nights in the clubs history.
Their players are celebrating with the 4,000 fans. They have an FA Cup quarter-final to look forward to.
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21:21 , Michael Jones
Drama at Old Trafford as Casemiro’s equaliser for Manchester United has been ruled out for offside. There’s 15 minutes to play in that one and West Ham lead 1-0.
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21:20 , Michael Jones
There are a couple of shock scorelines from the FA Cup tonight. Burnley and Fleetwood Town are playing out a goalless draw which is a solid effort from the League One side.
It’s goalless between Sheffield United and Tottenham while West Ham are level with Man Utd at Old Trafford just days after Erik ten Hag’s men won the Carabao Cup.
But by far the biggest shock is Grimsby Town defeating Southampton 2-1. They’ve had to play over six minutes of stoppage time but have kept out the Premier League at bay.
Grimsby are 16th in League Two!
‘It’s not easy to decide the best’: Marco Silva on Fulham’s stunning FA Cup goals
21:17 , Michael Jones
Marco Silva insisted it is “for the fans to decide” which goal was better after two moments of individual brilliance proved the difference in Fulham’s 2-0 win over Leeds which saw them reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Manor Solomon continued his excellent run of form since recovering from a knee injury, finding the net for a fourth time in as many matches with a clever curled effort from the left wing.
But it was Joao Palhinha’s stunning strike which broke the deadlock. He won the ball in midfield, drove forward and then unleashed a superb shot from outside the box.
“It’s not easy to decide (which is better),” Silva said after the game. “Two different moments but two great finishes.”
‘It’s not easy to decide the best’: Marco Silva on Fulham’s stunning FA Cup goals
Wondergoals put Fulham into FA Cup last eight after beating wasteful Leeds
21:10 , Michael Jones
Manor Solomon struck for a fourth time in as many matches as Fulham reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over Leeds United.
Both goals showcased individual skill, with Solomon’s curled effort second only to a stunning strike from distance to break the deadlock from Joao Palhinha.
Leeds continued to show improvement since Javi Gracia’s appointment but were unable to book a place in the last eight for the first time in 20 years despite having a number of chances, including a slightly controversial disallowed goal.
Fulham, who have exceeded all expectations in the top flight this year, reached the quarter-finals for the first time since 2009-10.
Wondergoals put Fulham into FA Cup last eight after beating wasteful Leeds
Evan Ferguson is a unique talent, says Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi
21:03 , Michael Jones
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi described Evan Ferguson as “unique” after the teenage forward’s latest goal secured his side a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
The Seagulls’ 1-0 win at Stoke saw Ferguson finish from close range on the half-hour mark at the end of a fine move. It was a fifth goal of the season for the 18-year-old Republic of Ireland international and fourth in his last nine appearances.
And De Zerbi said of Ferguson: “He is unique for us in terms of quality, in terms of characteristic. He knows very well the way to score.”
Evan Ferguson is a unique talent, says Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi
Brighton into FA Cup quarter-finals after Evan Ferguson goal beats Stoke
20:56 , Michael Jones
Brighton advanced into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup as teenage forward Evan Ferguson’s first-half effort secured a 1-0 victory at Stoke.
The Republic of Ireland international, 18, finished a fine move on the half-hour mark to register his fifth goal for the Seagulls.
The Sky Bet Championship hosts went close to equalising after the break through on-loan Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe, before Brighton substitute Danny Welbeck hit the post in stoppage-time as the visitors claimed a last-eight spot for the third time in six seasons.
Ten days on from their last match, the 1-0 Premier League loss to Fulham, boss Roberto De Zerbi made five changes to his starting line-up, with Ferguson one of two 18-year-olds in the side.
Brighton into FA Cup quarter-finals after Ferguson goal beats Stoke
Beaten Brendan Rodgers holds his hands up after Leicester crash to Blackburn
20:49 , Michael Jones
Boss Brendan Rodgers took the blame after Leicester crashed out of the FA Cup.
Tyrhys Dolan and Sammie Szmodics capitalised on awful defending to earn Blackburn a 2-1 win as they reached a first FA Cup quarter-final for eight years.
Kelechi Iheanacho grabbed a second-half consolation but the error-prone Foxes got what they deserved against the Championship side.
Rodgers, who guided Leicester to a first FA Cup triumph in 2021, made six changes and insisted he should be the one in the firing line. He said: “If there’s anyone to blame it’s me. I made the changes and sadly it didn’t work.”
Beaten Brendan Rodgers holds his hands up after Leicester crash to Blackburn
Blackburn upset Leicester to join Premier League trio in FA Cup quarter-finals
20:42 , Michael Jones
Blackburn upset Leicester to reach the FA quarter-finals for the first time since 2015 with a 2-1 win at the King Power Stadium.
Tyrhys Dolan and Sammie Szmodics capitalised on dismal defending from the Foxes to upset the 2021 Cup winners as Brendan Rodgers’ 200th Leicester game, four years into his reign, ended in defeat.
Kelechi Iheanacho pulled a goal back but it was not enough to prevent another dispiriting night in a poor season for Leicester.
Blackburn upset Leicester to join Premier League trio in FA Cup quarter-finals
Pep Guardiola hails ‘flabbergasting’ Phil Foden after FA Cup double
20:35 , Michael Jones
Pep Guardiola praised Phil Foden’s work ethic after the England forward’s double strike helped Manchester City reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
Foden scored twice – once in each half – to put the visitors in command against Sky Bet Championship side Bristol City before the fit-again Kevin De Bruyne’s superb late strike sealed a 3-0 victory at Ashton Gate.
The 22-year-old has now scored a dozen times during a campaign in which he has not always been in Guardiola’s starting XI.
“I said last week that we don’t have any doubts about Phil,” said Guardiola. “The impact of Phil since he has arrived has been flabbergasting. He has been awesome, getting better and better.”
Pep Guardiola hails ‘flabbergasting’ Phil Foden after FA Cup double
Phil Foden scores brace as Man City cruise past Bristol City in FA Cup
20:28 , Michael Jones
Manchester City saw off plucky Bristol City to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a 3-0 victory at Ashton Gate.
Phil Foden scored twice and Kevin De Bruyne added late gloss as the six-time FA Cup winners ended Bristol City’s unbeaten 12-game run before a capacity crowd in the west country.
The scoreline was harsh on the hosts, who fell behind to Foden’s seventh-minute strike and remained very much in the contest well into the final quarter.
But Foden’s deflected strike 16 minutes from time and a fine De Bruyne finish ensured the visitors’ place in the last eight.
Foden scores brace as Man City cruise past Bristol City in FA Cup
How much will winning quarter final clubs earn?
20:21 , Michael Jones
Winning clubs pick up £450,000 from the competition’s prize fund which is a big sum for the lower ranked teams such as Fleetwood who would reach this stage with victory over Burnley.
When will the quarter-finals be played?
20:14 , Michael Jones
The quarter-final will be staged across the weekend of Saturday 18th March.
Who is in the draw?
20:07 , Michael Jones
The ball numbers are as follows:
Southampton or Grimsby Town
Blackburn Rovers
Brighton & Hove Albion
Sheffield United or Tottenham Hotspur
Fulham
Manchester City
Manchester United or West Ham United
Burnley or Fleetwood Town
When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw?
20:00 , Michael Jones
The draw for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup will be made after this week’s final fifth round tie between Sheffield United and Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday 1st March.
Viewers in the United Kingdom will be able to tune in to coverage on BBC One after the conclusion of the encounter at Bramall Lane.
The BBC will also show the draw via the iPlayer, while it can be watched via the FA Cup’s social media channels, too.
FA Cup quarter-final draw
15:53 , Michael Jones
Good evening FA Cup fans.
The draw for the quarter-finals of English football’s oldest competition takes place this evening with a host of Premier League teams vying to reach the latter stages of the tournament.
The draw itself will take place at the conclusion of Sheffield United’s fifth round tie against Tottenham in which the Championship club hope to cause an upset against Antonio Conte’s Spurs.
Three Premier League clubs are already confirmed for the next round with Manchester City, Brighton and Fulham all progressing from their fifth round matches on Tuesday. Also through are Blackburn Rovers who shocked Leicester City with a 2-1 victory to reach the last eight.
Tonight’s matches see Southampton face Grimsby, Burnley take on Fleetwood Town and Manchester United host West Ham before the draw itself after the full roster of quarter-finalists has been revealed.
The draw is expected to kick off around 10pm.
