2024/25 FA Cup draw review: Semi-final matchups

Jonathan Victoria • 31 Mar 2025 Features

The details on the FA Cup semi-final draw.

The final four teams remain in this years FA Cup campaign, meaning an appointment at Wembley awaits for the semi-finalists. 

But there can only be two that go through to compete for the coveted trophy. Find out who the four teams vying for those spots are and more.

2024/25 FA Cup quarter-final results

Despite the torrid season they're having by their standards, Manchester City may still win themselves one piece of silverware as they aim for a third-consecutive FA Cup final following their comeback victory over Bournemouth in the last round.

Crystal Palace got the better of their fellow capital city rivals as they somewhat surprisingly dispatched Fulham 3-0 in their own backyard.

Nottingham Forest continue to shock the nation, not only still holding on to a top four spot in the league but making it to Wembley by beating Brighton on penalties after a tough battle.

And finally, Aston Villa easily survived the possible giant killing by beating the only side from outside the Prem remaining, Preston North End, with the help of loanee Marcus Rashford's brace to see them through. 

• Preston North End 0-3 Aston Villa
• Bournemouth 1-2 Manchester City
• Brighton 0-0 Nottingham Forest (Nottingham Forest won 4-3 on penalties)
• Fulham 0-3 Crystal Palace

Results of the 2024/25 FA Cup semi-final draw

Just the two matchups for the semi-final, both of which will be taking place at the home of English football, Wembley Stadium. The fixtures are:

• Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
• Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa

When it gets to this stage in the competition, you really can't pick who could be going through. With the pressure of a place in the final and the eyes of 90,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium baring down, anything can happen.

It would be easy enough to say it should be Man City vs Aston Villa in the final, given they have both been towards the top of the table in recent years compared to their foes for this round. 

But with Forest unexpectedly flying higher than both this year and Palace always a threat for an upset, you won't want to miss either game.

Next FA Cup draw

The semi-final draw was the final one of the campaign, so the next draw now won't come until the 2025/26 campaign.

2024/25 FA Cup: Round dates

The dates for the upcoming rounds of the FA Cup are subject to change. The ones listed are when they are scheduled to be played, although the actual dates will change depending on teams to ensure there are no schedule conflicts.

• Semi-final – Saturday 26th April 2025
• Final – Saturday 17th May 2025