LONDON, England — The semi-final draw for the 2024-25 Emirates FA Cup don land following the quarterfinal match wey happen on Sunday. Nottingham Forest go face Manchester City while Crystal Palace go battle Aston Villa. Di semi-final matches go happen for Wembley Stadium on di weekend of April 26-27, 2025.
Dis season, Crystal Palace don already secure their semi-final spot after dem beat Fulham 3-0 at Craven Cottage. Aston Villa also make am past Championship teams like Cardiff City and Millwall, wey dem knock out from di competition.
Preston North End, di only non-Premier League side wey still dey for di race, make history as dem beat Burnley 3-0, claiming bragging rights for Lancashire. Bournemouth also move forward after e win Wolves on penalties, while Brighton beat Newcastle 2-1 after extra time. Dis go show say di competition dey tight and anything fit happen.
“We dey really ginger for di FA Cup this season. Dis na a chance for any team to shine and show wetin dem fit do,” Crystal Palace manager talk about dem recent achievement.
Di final of di FA Cup go take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, also for Wembley. E go mark di end of di tournament, wey don see teams from different leagues dey battle for di coveted trophy since di third round.
Di draw for di quarterfinals take place directly after di match between Manchester United and Fulham on March 2, while di quarterfinal match-ups include:
– Fulham (PL) vs. Crystal Palace (PL) 0-3
– Nottingham Forest (PL) vs. Brighton (PL) 0-0, Forest win 4-3 on penalties
– Preston North End (CH) vs. Aston Villa (PL)
– Bournemouth (PL) vs. Manchester City (PL)
Wembley Stadium dey ready to host di semi-finals, and fans dey expect intense actions as dem dey look forward to see how di matches unfold. Dis season dey open for all teams, wey gree say dem fit bring di trophy home.
