Manchester City will travel to Bournemouth for their FA Cup quarterfinal matchup as they seek to salvage what has been a disappointing season. The draw, held on March 2, 2025, saw Fulham, who defeated the defending champions Manchester United, pitted against Crystal Palace in what promises to be another London derby. Fulham qualified for the quarters after overcoming United, winning 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, another fascinating encounter will see Preston North End face off against Aston Villa, as Brighton awaits the winner of the Nottingham Forest vs. Ipswich Town match, scheduled for March 4, 2025. The quarterfinals are set to take place over the weekend of March 28-31, 2025.
Here are the FA Cup quarterfinal matchups drawn:
- Fulham vs. Crystal Palace
- Preston North End vs. Aston Villa
- Bournemouth vs. Manchester City
- Brighton vs. Nottingham Forest/Ipswich Town
Brighton & Hove Albion, bolstered by Japan’s Kaoru Mitoma, achieved their place after defeating Newcastle United, and they will now look to continue their cup run against whoever prevails between Forest and Ipswich. Crystal Palace, featuring Daichi Kamada, aims to build on their momentum after their impressive victory over Manchester United.
Manchester City, having lost previously to Bournemouth this season, will be eager to exert their dominance and make their mark after winning 3-1 against Plymouth Argyle, following their earlier triumph over Liverpool. These contests are filled with eager anticipation as teams position themselves for potential glory.
The FA Cup's fifth round results offered some thrilling contests:
- Aston Villa (1) 2 - 0 Cardiff City (2)
- Preston North End (2) 3 - 0 Burnley (2)
- Crystal Palace (1) 3 - 1 Millwall (2)
- Bournemouth (1) 1 - 1 (5 - 4 on penalties) Wolverhampton (1)
- Manchester City (1) 3 - 1 Plymouth Argyle (2)
- Newcastle United (1) 1 - 2 Brighton (1)
- Manchester United (1) 1 - 1 (3 - 4 on penalties) Fulham (1)
- Nottingham Forest (1) vs. Ipswich Town (1)
Leading up to the quarterfinals, all eyes will also be on how the fixtures are resolved by broadcasting channels, scheduled discussions and local councils later, determining the exact time and date for these high-stakes matches.
FA Cup quarterfinal matches promise not just potential advancement for the teams involved, but also legacy for clubs aiming to leave their mark on this prestigious tournament. The anticipation surrounding these draws heightens as football fans eagerly await the action on the pitch.