FA Cup Semi-Final Draw Confirmed as Final Four Learn Their Wembley Opponents

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The FA Cup semi-final draw has been completed, with Nottingham Forest set to face either Bournemouth or Manchester City, while Crystal Palace will take on Aston Villa at Wembley.

Crystal Palace were the first team to book their place in the final four after a commanding 3-0 victory over Fulham on Saturday lunchtime. Later that evening, Nottingham Forest secured their semi-final berth following a dramatic penalty shootout win against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Aston Villa confirmed their spot in the semi-finals on Sunday with a comfortable three-goal victory over Preston North End. Meanwhile, the final team to progress will be decided when Bournemouth host Manchester City in their quarter-final tie on Sunday afternoon.

The draw was conducted live on BBC One following Aston Villa’s win at Deepdale, with former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart overseeing proceedings.

FA Cup Semi-Final Fixtures and Schedule

The semi-finals will take place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April, with exact match dates and kick-off times to be confirmed in due course.

The FA Cup final is scheduled for Saturday 17th May, where the winners of the semi-finals will compete for the prestigious trophy.

Defending champions Manchester United were eliminated in the fifth round following a shock defeat to Fulham.

FA Cup History and Club Records

Of the remaining teams, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth are yet to lift the FA Cup in their history. Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, last won the competition in 1957 and 1959 respectively.

Manchester City have enjoyed the most recent success in the competition, securing three FA Cup titles since 2011.