FA Cup quarter-final draw: Who Chelsea can face, ball number & how to watch Chelsea secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals after defeating Wrexham in a thrilling fifth-round clash. The match, which ended 4-2 in favor of the Blues, saw Chelsea overcome a resilient Wrexham side that had twice taken the lead through goals from Sam Smith and Callum Doyle. Chelsea’s victory was secured by a combination of an own goal, a strike from Josh Acheampong, and goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro. The win marks another significant step in Chelsea’s campaign, bringing them closer to the Wembley final. The draw for the quarter-finals is set for Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 7:05 PM UK time. The event will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, discovery+, and the TNT Sports YouTube channel for viewers in the United Kingdom. Chelsea, assigned ball number 7 for the draw, will face one of several potential opponents, including West Ham United or Brentford. The exact matchups will be revealed during the draw, which will determine the teams set to compete in the next stage of the competition. Other notable teams advancing to the quarter-finals include Arsenal and Manchester City, both of whom progressed after victories over Mansfield Town and Newcastle United, respectively. Meanwhile, Sunderland’s run came to an end as they were eliminated by Port Vale, a League One side, in a surprising result. Fulham and Southampton also secured their spots, with Southampton overcoming Fulham and Liverpool defeating Wolves. The quarter-final matches are scheduled to take place over the weekend of April 4, 2026. A single victory in the quarter-finals will see Chelsea advance to the semi-finals, keeping their Wembley dream alive. The draw will provide clarity on the challenges ahead, with Chelsea’s opponents yet to be confirmed.#wrexham #chelsea #tnt_sports #alejandro_garnacho #joao_pedro
