THE world’s oldest club competition is back.
After the Premier League announced its intention to restart the season on June 17, the FA has published preliminary dates for the FA Cup.
The dates for the FA Cup have been confirmed as the football season prepares to restartCredit: PA:Press Association
Man City are the current holders of the prestigious competition and the final was originally scheduled for May 23 at Wembley.
FA Cup quarter final fixtures
The FA Cup resumes with Sheffield United hosting Arsenal on Saturday 27 June at 5pm live on BT Sport, before Norwich welcome Manchester United at 8.15pm on the BBC.
On Sunday 28 June, Leicester meet Chelsea at 2.30pm on BT Sport, with Newcastle hosting Manchester City at 6pm on the BBC.
FA Cup quarter-finals
Saturday June 27
- Sheffield United vs Arsenal – BT Sport – 5pm
- Norwich City vs Manchester United – BBC – 8.15pm FREE
Sunday June 28
- Leicester City vs Chelsea (FA Cup quarter-final) – BT Sport – 2.30pm
- Newcastle vs Manchester City – BBC – 6pm FREE
Manchester City won last year’s FA Cup and are back in the quarter-finals this time roundCredit: EPA
When are the FA Cup semi-finals and final and will it be at Wembley?
Following on from the last-eight, the semi-finals are pencilled in for July 18-19.
The remaining two sides will then go head-to-head for the FA Cup on Saturday, August 1.
Every game of the competition will be behind closed doors, with no fans in attendance.
It has not yet been confirmed whether the semis and final will be played at Wembley, as is customary.
The FA said in a statement: “Further information on venues and timings will be announced in due course.”
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