Holders Chelsea face Man City, Liverpool take on Brighton in FA Cup semi-finals

The Adobe Women’s FA Cup semi-final draw has set up two heavyweight ties, concluding a dramatic weekend of knockout football. Reigning champions Chelsea will meet Manchester City for a place in the final, while Liverpool have been paired with Brighton & Hove Albion.

The draw, made as the last-eight action finished, keeps alive the possibility of a Chelsea title defence but pits Emma Hayes’ side against a City outfit eager to add a domestic cup to their trophy cabinet. Liverpool, chasing their first FA Cup triumph since 2014, will travel to the south coast to face a Brighton team enjoying a breakthrough campaign.

Fixtures are expected to be played at Wembley-connected venues next month, with exact dates and kick-off times to be confirmed by the Football Association.

Chelsea, who lifted the trophy at Wembley last May, remain on course for a domestic double but must first navigate past Gareth Taylor’s Manchester City, a side they edged in the 2021-22 final. Liverpool’s meeting with Brighton promises an equally tantalising contest, as both clubs target a first final appearance of the modern era.

The victors will meet in the showpiece final, scheduled for early December.