THE FA Cup quarter-final draw will take place TONIGHT!
Some huge names remain in the competition despite numerous giant killings in previous rounds.
Defending champions Manchester United take on Fulham in their fifth round tie this evening.
And fans won’t have to wait much longer for the FA Cup quarter-final draw.
When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw?
- The draw for the FA Cup quarter-final will take place on Sunday, March 2.
- Proceedings will get underway following the conclusion of Man Utd vs Fulham.
- The draw is expected to begin at around 6.30pm GMT.
- That said, should the fifth round tie require extra time or potentially penalties, the draw will take place a little later.
How to watch FA Cup quarter-final draw for FREE
- The FA Cup quarter-final draw will be broadcast live on BBC One.
- You can live stream the show for FREE via the BBC iPlayer.
- The FA will also provide free coverage of the draw through their official social channels.
- Former Man Utd defender Denis Irwin and ex-Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy will be making the draw.
FA Cup quarter-final ball numbers
Here are the all-important ball numbers for the FA Cup quarter-final draw:
1. Preston North End
2. Aston Villa
3. Crystal Palace
4. Manchester United or Fulham
5. Newcastle United or Brighton & Hove Albion
6. AFC Bournemouth
7. Manchester City
8. Nottingham Forest or Ipswich Town
FA Cup fifth round schedule and results
Friday, February 28
Aston Villa 2-0 Cardiff City
Saturday, March 1
Crystal Palace 3-1 Millwall
Preston North End 3-0 Burnley
Bournemouth 1-1 (5-4 pens) Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manchester City 3-1 Plymouth Argyle
Sunday, March 2
1.45pm – Newcastle United v Brighton & Hove Albion
4.30pm – Manchester United v Fulham
Monday, March 3
7.30pm – Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town
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