Wright, Nick Mendola, and Andy Edwards predict how the FA Cup quarterfinals will shake out this weekend with no-clear favorite in the field.

Watch highlights as Ulster recover from an early 17-0 deficit to 14-man Stormers 38-34 in a thrilling 10-try United Rugby Championship match.

The FA Cup action will continue at Deepdale on Sunday. BBC’s coverage of the game will start at 1.15pm, ahead of kick-off at 1.30pm. The final game of the FA Cup quarter-finals will take place at the Vitality Stadium. ITV’s broadcast will start at 3.45pm ahead of kick-off at 4.30pm.

The 2025 quarter-finals involve four clubs who have never lifted the FA Cup. Stuart James joins the search for rare first-time winners

Manchester City is the only thing standing in the way of a soccer fairy tale in the FA Cup. Take away City and the clubs remaining in the famous old competition heading into this weekend’s quarterfinals have not won any silverware between them this century.

These teams not only sensationally upset their rivals but also provided a deepening narrative of the competition that adds excitement to amateur football. For instance, Chongqing Chunlei triumphed over Beijing Institute of Technology in their opening match, advancing through a tense penalty shootout that ended 3-1.

All players born on or after 1 September 2006 are eligible for selection in the FA Youth Cup, meaning players who are 18 or under. The winners of Aston Villa v Manchester United in the FA Youth Cup semi-final will host the winner of Manchester City v Watford in the final.

Despite the growing attention on women’s soccer globally, the vast majority of players and teams still struggle for resources and investment.