FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Date and time as Man United, Spurs & more look to reach 6th round

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FA Cup 6th round draw 2023 has began to trend as Manchester United, Tottenham, Leeds and others attempt to reach the Quarter-Final stage.

The FA Cup 5th round ties take place across Tuesday and Wednesday, as 16 sides attempt to reach the last eight of England’s greatest domestic cup competition.

So, when is the draw for the Quarter-Final stage? Let’s take a look…

FA Cup 6th round draw 2023

Well, the draw for the FA Cup Quarter-Finals, or 6th round (whatever you prefer to call it) will take place on Wednesday 1st March.

UPDATE: The draw has now taken place, and you can see the confirmed Quarter-Final ties below.

Manchester City v Burnley

Manchester United v Fulham

Brighton & Hove Albion v Grimsby Town

Sheffield United v Blackburn Rovers

It is expected to be broadcast live on BBC One after the clash between Sheffield United and Tottenham ends at Bramall Lane, with kick-off commencing at 19:55 GMT in that particular fixture.

Therefore, the draw should end up taking place at roughly 21:30 GMT on Wednesday evening, once every 5th round tie has been played out.

However, there will be extra-time in these 5th round games, so the draw could take place later on Wednesday if Tottenham and Sheffield United cannot be separated after 90 minutes.

You can see the total list of 5th round fixtures below, including a very intriguing matchup between Southampton and Grimsby Town, who currently find themselves 16th in League Two.

• Stoke City vs Brighton and Hove Albion
• Leicester City vs Blackburn Rovers
• Fulham vs Leeds United
• Bristol City vs Manchester City
• Southampton vs Grimsby Town
• Burnley vs Fleetwood Town
• Manchester United vs West Ham United
• Sheffield United vs Tottenham Hotspur

The FA Cup Quarter-Final ties will commence on the weekend of Saturday 18th March, as shown on the FA’s official website, where eight sides will compete for the chance to play at Wembley in the Semi-Final.

Also revealed on the FA’s official website are the ball numbers, which you can see below.

1 Southampton or Grimsby Town
2 Leicester City or Blackburn Rovers
3 Stoke City or Brighton & Hove Albion
4 Sheffield United or Tottenham Hotspur
5 Fulham or Leeds United
6 Bristol City or Manchester City
7 Manchester United or West Ham United
8 Burnley or Fleetwood Town

Be sure to keep an eye on the 5th round ties on Tuesday and Wednesday, as we could be in store for some potentially huge upsets.