Chelsea are now just two wins away from Wembley after reaching the FA Cup quarter-final. The London club secured their place in the last eight after beating Wrexham 4-2 after extra time in a dramatic fifth round match.
The match was far from easy. Wrexham led twice during the match, pushing Chelsea all the way in front before the Premier League side finally took control in extra time. Goals from Josh Acheampong, Alejandro Garnacho and João Pedro, along with an own goal, helped Chelsea seal the win.
Now the focus quickly turns to the next phase of the competition. The FA Cup quarter-final draw will decide who Chelsea will face in their quest for one of English football’s most famous trophies.
When the draw will take place
The FA Cup quarter-final draw is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026. It will take place shortly before the final fifth round match between West Ham United and Brentford.
The draw is expected to start in the UK around 7.05pm. Once the numbers have been drawn, all eight teams will discover their opponents for the next stage of the tournament.
Quarter-finals themselves will not take place immediately. The games are scheduled for the weekend of April 4, giving teams a few weeks to prepare for the big games.
For clubs still involved, reaching the quarter-finals puts them very close to the famous semi-final at Wembley Stadium. One more victory would happen Chelsea just one step away from the final.
How fans can watch the draw
Supporters who want to follow the draw live have several options. In the UK, the event will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and streamed via Discovery+.
Fans can also watch it online for free via TNT Sports’ YouTube channel. This makes it easy for supporters around the world to watch the draw as it takes place.
The draw will take place during the broadcast in the run-up to the match between West Ham and Brentford. Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart will participate in the process by pulling the balls from the draw pot.
For Chelsea fans, the few minutes of the draw could determine the difficulty of the next round.
Chelsea’s ball number and possible opponents
Chelsea will enter the draw as ball number seven.
There are seven other teams participating in the pot. These include Southampton, Port Vale, Manchester City, Leeds United, Arsenal, Liverpool and the winner of the match between West Ham and Brentford.
Because of the mix of teams Chelsea could face a top Premier League rival or a lower league side in the hope of continuing their dream cup run. For example, a meeting with Manchester City, Arsenal or Liverpool would be a very tough match.
On the other hand, teams like Port Vale or Southampton could offer a slightly easier path on paper, although cup football often provides surprises.
The way forward for Chelsea
Reaching the quarter-finals is already an important moment in Chelsea’s season. The FA Cup remains one of the most prestigious domestic competitions in world football, and every club dreams of lifting the famous trophy.
For Chelsea, the aim is clear: to continue to progress and give themselves the chance to play at Wembley later in the competition. The next opponent will play a huge role in shaping how realistic that dream becomes.
Regardless of who they draw, the Blues know the margins are slim at this stage. Every team still in the competition has already proven that they can handle pressure and difficult matches.
As the draw approaches, Chelsea supporters will be watching closely. In just a few moments, the club’s next challenge in the FA Cup will finally be revealed.
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