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FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea Among Finalists

3/8/2026

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Summary

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The FA Cup quarter-final draw is set for Monday, March 9, 2026, at the London Stadium, 6:35 PM BST.
Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City are quarter-finalists, with Port Vale and Southampton joining after their wins.
Port Vale defeated Sunderland 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals, their first since 1954, with Ben Waine scoring.
Southampton beat Fulham with a late penalty from Ross Stewart to reach the quarter-finals.

History

Historical Context

The 1954 FA Cup final saw West Bromwich Albion defeat Preston North End 3-2, marking the first comeback from a two-goal deficit in the final's history. This victory, West Brom's fourth FA Cup win, highlighted the competitive nature of English football. The tournament has since evolved, with teams like Port Vale reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in 72 years, reflecting changing dynamics in the sport.

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Story summary

The FA Cup quarter-final draw is set for Monday, March 9, 2026, at the London Stadium, 6:35 PM BST.
Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City are quarter-finalists, with Port Vale and Southampton joining after their wins.
Port Vale defeated Sunderland 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals, their first since 1954, with Ben Waine scoring.
Southampton beat Fulham with a late penalty from Ross Stewart to reach the quarter-finals.

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