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After an exciting fifth round, the draw for the Adobe Women’s FA Cup quarter-final has been confirmed, setting the stage for several thrilling matches this April.
The most notable tie from the draw sees defending champions Chelsea facing Tottenham Hotspur in an all-London matchup.
Spurs secured their place in the last eight with a hard-fought win on penalties, while a Naomi Girma winning goal against Manchester United put the Blues through.
Key Fixtures in the Women’s FA Cup Last Eight
In another matchup, Arsenal will host Brighton & Hove Albion in north London.
The Seagulls can be a threat on their day, but the Gunners are strong favorites as they aim to add more trophies to their impressive cabinet.
Manchester City, who are currently performing well in the league, will have a tough away match against Birmingham City in the West Midlands.
Meanwhile, Charlton Athletic, the only team remaining from outside the top tier at the time of the draw, will play Liverpool at home.
The Adobe Women’s FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw
Charlton Athletic v Liverpool
Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Albion
Birmingham City v Manchester City
Women’s FA Cup Prize Money and Match Dates
Fans won’t have to wait long for the action to continue. All quarter-final matches are scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, 2026.
The exact kick-off times and broadcast details will be announced once discussions between the clubs and broadcasters are completed.
There’s more than just a semi-final spot at stake; the financial rewards are significant.
Clubs that win in this round will earn £90,000 from the competition prize fund, while those eliminated will still take home £22,500.
