The Women's FA Cup quarter-final draw has been made, with holders Chelsea set to travel to Reading and league leaders Manchester United facing Championship side Lewes. The draw, conducted live on BBC's The One Show, saw six Women's Super League (WSL) clubs and two Championship sides remain in contention.
Aston Villa will host Manchester City in a standout tie, while Championship club Birmingham City welcome Brighton & Hove Albion. The quarter-finals are scheduled for Sunday, March 19, with winning clubs receiving £25,000 and losing sides collecting £6,250.
The fifth round saw several big names eliminated, including 14-time winners Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur (on penalties to Reading), and West Ham United (also via a shootout). Lewes beat Cardiff City Ladies, and Birmingham City narrowly defeated Charlton Athletic 1-0 in extra time to secure their places.
Full quarter-final draw: Birmingham City vs Brighton & Hove Albion; Manchester United vs Lewes; Aston Villa vs Manchester City; Reading vs Chelsea.
