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When is the FA Cup semi-final draw? Ball numbers, start time and game dates as Man City wait

FA Cup semi-final draw details - including ball numbers and start time - as Manchester City get ready to take on Bournemouth in their quarter-final tie.

The FA Cup semi-final draw takes place on Sunday afternoon.

The FA Cup semi-final draw takes place on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester City will be hoping to be in the hat for the semi-final draw of the FA Cup.

Pep Guardiola's star-studded squad play AFC Bournemouth in their quarter-final tie this weekend, as they travel to the Vitality Stadium on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm). Victory against the Cherries would see them book a spot in the Wembley Stadium semi-final next month.

City earned a 3-1 win over Championship opponents Plymouth Argyle earlier this month to secure their spot in the quarter-finals. Bournemouth beat Wolves in their fifth-round tie, and City will need to get past Andoni Iraola's team in order to keep their hopes alive of winning a major trophy this season.

Here, The Manchester Evening News takes a look at the details needed to follow the FA Cup semi-final draw.

When is the FA Cup semi-final draw?

The FA Cup semi-final draw is inked-in to get underway on Sunday, March 30, after the conclusion of the quarter-final tie between Preston North End and Aston Villa.

BBC One will be broadcasting the draw at approximately 4pm - potentially later if that meeting between Preston and Villa goes to extra time or penalties. Kick-off at Deepdale is scheduled for 1.30pm.

FA Cup semi-final draw ball numbers

Fulham or Crystal Palace

Preston North End of Aston Villa

Bournemouth or Manchester City

Brighton & Hove Albion or Nottingham Forest

When will the FA Cup semi-finals be played?

Should City get past Bournemouth, they would earn a trip to Wembley Stadium in the semi-final of the FA Cup.

The semi-finals are pencilled in for either Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27. The final date for both matches will be confirmed after the last-four draw is made.

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