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When is the FA Cup draw? How to watch? Discover all the details as Quarter-Final stage nears

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BURNLEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Detail of an Emirates FA Cup 150 years patch on the sleeve of a Huddersfield Town FA Cup Anniversary shirt to mark the first time they won the trophy in 1921-22 during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Burnley and Huddersfield Town at Turf Moor on January 8, 2022 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
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The FA Cup has flown by this season. Somehow, we’re already nearing the Quarter-Final stage, with the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Everton yet to play their fifth round ties.

As things stand, Crystal Palace, Manchester City and Middlesbrough are already into the Quarter-Final, with Luton, Norwich, West Ham, Southampton, Boreham Wood, Nottingham Forest and Huddersfield also yet to play.

So, when is the FA Cup Quarter-Final draw? Here’s everything you need to know…

When is the FA Cup draw?

The draw for the FA Cup Quarter-Final takes place on Thursday 3rd March, before Everton take on Boreham Wood at Goodison Park.

Gareth Southgate will pull the balls out of the pot live from Wembley at 19:45 GMT, just before Everton and Boreham Wood kick off at 20:15 GMT.

Those interested in watching the draw can do so by watching live on ITV, while it will also be streamed on the official Emirates FA Cup Twitter and Facebook channels.

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27:  A general view of the balls being prepared for the FA Cup First Round Draw at St Georges Park on October 27, 2014 in Burton-upon-Trent, England.  (Photo by Scott Heavey - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
Photo by Scott Heavey – The FA/The FA via Getty Images

The numbers for each ball are as follows:

1 Luton Town or Chelsea
2 Crystal Palace
3 Manchester City
4 Liverpool or Norwich City
5 Southampton or West Ham United
6 Middlesbrough
7 Nottingham Forest or Huddersfield Town
8 Everton or Boreham Wood

When is the FA Cup Quarter-Final?

For those who successfully navigate their way through the fifth round, the Quarter-Final stage will be played between Friday 18th March and Monday 21st March.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19:  A detailed view of the Emirates FA Cup Trophy prior to The Emirates FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 19, 2018 in London, England.  (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Those who win their Quarter-Final tie will not just win a trip to Wembley for the Semi-Final, but they will also be awarded £360,000 from the competition’s prize fund.

Keep a close eye on the draw, as we could be treated to some seriously exciting ties.