The FA Cup is nearing its crucial stage, with the quarter-final draw setting up four exciting matchups.
Among the remaining teams, four are expected challengers, while four others are enjoying an unexpected run in the tournament.
Port Vale stands out as the least likely team to reach this stage. Currently at the bottom of League One, they face a significant challenge to reach Wembley. They had a favorable draw until they faced Sunderland in the fifth round, where they pulled off a surprising 1-0 victory at home against the Premier League team.
The Valiants will now visit Stamford Bridge to compete against Chelsea, who have reached the semi-finals in four of the last six seasons. Bookmakers rank Chelsea as third favorites to win the trophy this year, just behind Liverpool, who will face Manchester City at Eastlands.
Arsenal, not surprisingly, are the favorites to clinch the title for the first time since 2020. They got a favorable draw in the quarter-finals, facing Championship side Southampton in a repeat of the 2003 final.
FA Cup odds: Who are the favorites to win in 2025/26?
8. Port Vale – 300/1
7. Southampton – 50/1
6. Leeds United – 14/1
5. West Ham United – 12/1
4. Liverpool – 5/1
3. Chelsea – 9/2
2. Man City – 3/1
1. Arsenal – 2/1
FA Cup quarter-final draw in full:
- Southampton vs Arsenal
- Chelsea vs Port Vale
- Manchester City vs Liverpool
- West Ham United vs Leeds United
When will the FA Cup quarter-finals take place?
The quarter-finals are scheduled for the weekend of April 4th.
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