Manchester City will face Southampton in the FA Cup semifinal, while Chelsea will meet Leeds United, according to the official draw conducted for the competition's penultimate round.
The draw pairs Premier League heavyweights Manchester City against Southampton, setting up a clash between teams from different divisions. Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions, will be looking to advance to their second FA Cup final in recent years.
Chelsea Draw Leeds United
In the other semifinal matchup, Chelsea will take on Leeds United. The Blues will be seeking to reach another FA Cup final as they continue their pursuit of silverware this season.
Leeds United's progression to the semifinal stage represents a significant achievement for the Yorkshire club, as they look to reach their first FA Cup final since 1973.
Competition Background
The FA Cup semifinals traditionally take place at Wembley Stadium in London, with both matches determining which teams will contest the final. The competition, officially known as The Football Association Challenge Cup, is English football's premier knockout tournament.
Manchester City have won the FA Cup six times in their history, with their most recent triumph coming in 2019. Chelsea have lifted the trophy eight times, last winning the competition in 2018.
Southampton's appearance in the semifinals continues their strong cup run this season, while Leeds United will be hoping to capitalize on their opportunity to reach a major final.
The semifinal matches will determine which two teams advance to the FA Cup final, traditionally held at Wembley Stadium in May and considered one of the highlights of the English football calendar.
