The FA Cup semi-final draw is set to take place on Sunday evening. Chelsea will discover who they face in the competition after their convincing 7-0 victory over Port Vale.
Chelsea Secure Spot in FA Cup Semi-Final
The Blues secured their passage through to the last four in convincing fashion. Jorrel Hato scored after just 63 seconds. Joao Pedro found the net, and Cole Palmer forced home a third, although it was credited as a Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel own goal in the first-half.
In the second period, Tosin Adarabioyo headed home a fourth. Andrey Santos grabbed a fifth, and Estevao Willian tapped home the Blues’ sixth. Alejandro Garnacho rounded off the scoring with a late penalty that he had moments earlier won.
When and Where to Watch the Draw
The FA Cup semi-final draw will take place at the London Stadium on Sunday 5 April, following the quarter-final tie between West Ham United and Leeds United. That match has a 4.30pm kick-off.
The FA Cup draw will begin approximately 15 minutes after full-time.
Supporters in the UK can watch the FA Cup semi-final draw live from east London on TNT Sports 1, HBO Max, and on the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
The draw will be presented by Becky Ives and Ally McCoist. The former Scotland and Rangers striker is set to pull out the numbers.
Ball Numbers for the Draw
The four teams that progressed from their quarter-final ties will be in the semi-final.
- 1. Southampton
- 2. Chelsea
- 3. Manchester City
- 4. West Ham United or Leeds United
Chelsea’s FA Cup semi-final draw ball number is 2.
Semi-Final Dates Confirmed
The FA Cup semi-finals will be played at Wembley on the weekend of Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April.