The 2025-26 Emirates FA Cup is the 145th edition of the world’s oldest football tournament, with the final scheduled for Wembley Stadium on 16 May 2026.

CBS News Four ties on Sunday 8 March and one all-Premier League derby on Monday night will decide the last eight. Here is a complete match-by-match guide.

Fulham vs Southampton — Sunday 8 March 2026, 12:00 GMT, Craven Cottage

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Fulham won 2-1 at Stoke City in round four, while Southampton edged past Leicester in extra time. A midweek home defeat to West Ham ended Fulham’s three-match winning run. Southampton arrive nine matches unbeaten in the Championship, sitting seventh.

Injury News

Harry Wilson is in doubt with an ankle problem. Kevin is out for the season. For Southampton, Mads Roerslev, Welington, and Jay Robinson are all ruled out through injury.

Predicted XI, Fulham (4-2-3-1): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson; Reed, Berge; Bobb, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez

Predicted XI, Southampton (4-2-3-1): Peretz; Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Stephens, Manning; Charles, Bragg; Matsuki, Azaz, Scienza; Larin

Betting Tips

Both teams to score is the standout bet. Southampton have scored in 11 consecutive matches, and Fulham have conceded in six of their last seven home games. Alex Iwobi, anytime scorer, offers value with Wilson doubtful.

Prediction: Fulham 2-1 Southampton. Southampton have lost three of their last four meetings with Fulham and do not have the squad depth to close the Premier League gap on the night.

Port Vale vs Sunderland — Sunday 8 March 2026, 13:30 GMT, Vale Park

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Port Vale sit bottom of League One but have produced a stunning cup run, beating Bristol City in extra time in round four. Sunderland beat Everton on penalties and Oxford United 1-0 to reach this stage, their furthest FA Cup run in over a decade.

Injury News

Sunderland are without ten senior players. Trai Hume and Noah Sadiki are suspended, while Jocelin Ta Bi, Brian Brobbey, Dennis Cirkin, Renildo Mandava, Nordi Mukiele, and Romaine Mundle are all injured. Tyler Magloire is being assessed for Port Vale, with Byers, Croasdale, Garrity, and Heneghan out.

Predicted XI, Port Vale (3-4-3): Gauci; Campbell, Humphreys, Hall; Lawrence-Gabriel, Walters, Shipley, Gordon; Archer; Sherif, Waine

Predicted XI, Sunderland (3-4-2-1): Ellborg; Geertruida, Ballard, Alderete; O’Nien, Xhaka, Le Fee, Rigg; Angulo, Talbi; Isidor

Betting Tips

Sunderland to win and under 3.5 goals is the recommended bet at 21-20. Both of Sunderland’s cup goals this season have come from set pieces, and three of their last five matches have featured just a single goal.

Prediction: Port Vale 0-1 Sunderland. Sunderland have the class to win, but Vale’s defensive organisation and notorious Vale Park pitch will make this an uncomfortable afternoon. A single goal settles it.

Leeds United vs Norwich City — Sunday 8 March 2026, 16:30 GMT, Elland Road

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Leeds beat Derby County and Birmingham City to reach this stage, but have lost their last two Premier League home games without scoring, sitting six points above the relegation zone. Norwich arrive having won five of their last six matches, but carry a heavily depleted squad.

Injury News

Noah Okafor is ruled out for Leeds with a hamstring injury. Norwich has 14 players sidelined, leaving Mathias Kvistgaarden as their only fit senior striker. Crnac and Topic are ruled out for the season.

Predicted XI, Leeds United (4-3-3): Perri; Bornauw, Bijol, Struijk; James, Longstaff, Tanaka; Gnonto, Piroe, Gudmundsson; Nmecha

Predicted XI, Norwich City (4-5-1): Grimshaw; Stacey, McConville, Darling, Fisher; Wright, Field, Gibbs, Maghoma, Ahmed; Kvistgaarden

Betting Tips

Leeds to win and both teams to score at 2.20 is the recommended bet. Norwich’s Ben Slimane leads the FA Cup assist charts this season and will find space, but Leeds have the home advantage and the desperation of a squad fighting on two fronts.

Prediction: Leeds United 2-1 Norwich City. Leeds have not lost to Norwich at Elland Road since 2019 and have too much quality despite their recent wobble. A quarter-final place is too important to surrender.

West Ham United vs Brentford — Monday 9 March 2026, 19:30 GMT, London Stadium

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West Ham progressed with narrow wins over QPR and Burton Albion, while Brentford beat Sheffield Wednesday and non-league Macclesfield. Brentford are seventh in the Premier League, pushing for European qualification. West Ham have lost just twice in their last 10 games but are expected to rotate heavily ahead of Manchester City’s visit five days later.

Injury News

Fabianski is out for West Ham with a back problem. Brentford are without Rico Henry, Fabio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo, Josh Dasilva, Vitaly Janelt, and Aaron Hickey. Reiss Nelson is being assessed ahead of kick-off.

Predicted XI, West Ham (4-4-2): Hermansen; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Disasi, Diouf; Bowen, Fernandes, Soucek, Summerville; Wilson, Castellanos

Predicted XI, Brentford (4-2-3-1): Valdimarsson; Kayode, Collins, Ajer, Lewis-Potter; Jensen, Henderson; Nelson, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago

Betting Tips

Brentford to win outright is the value call. They have won their last two visits to the London Stadium, and their superior league position, greater cup motivation, and West Ham’s expected rotation all point towards an away victory.

Prediction: West Ham 1-2 Brentford. Brentford are the more motivated side and have already proven they can win at the London Stadium this season. A second-string West Ham gives them every opportunity to reach the quarter-final.