THE FA Cup is reaching it’s culmination, with a new champion set to be crowned in 2025.
Manchester United’s defence of the FA Cup ended at Old Trafford in the round of 16, as they lost at home to Fulham on penalties.




The runners-up from 2024 are still in the competition, as Manchester City play away at Bournemouth in the final quarter-final, aiming to book another trip to Wembley in the Pep Guardiola era.
Crystal Palace will also make the trip across the capital for a shot at the FA Cup final, with the side beating London rivals Fulham.
Nottingham Forest and either Preston or Aston Villa will join them at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final.
When is the FA Cup semi-final draw?
- The FA Cup semi-final draw will take place on Sunday, March 30, following the game between Preston and Aston Villa.
- The draw will take place at approximately 3:15pm BST.
- If action at Deepdale Stadium goes to extra-time and penalties, the draw will be postponed until the game is finished.
Ball numbers for the FA Cup semi-final draw
- Crystal Palace
- Preston or Aston Villa
- Bournemouth or Man City
- Nottingham Forest
How to watch the FA Cup semi-final draw and is there a live stream?
- The FA Cup semi-final draw will be shown LIVE on BBC One.
- Action will also be available for stream on the BBC iPlayer.
- The draw is expected to take place at around 3:15pm BST.
- The draw start time is subject to change, depending on the length of the FA Cup quarter-final tie between Preston and Aston Villa.