When is FA Cup quarter-final draw? Date, start time, TV channel, stream FREE, ball numbers

BRACE yourselves football fans as the FA Cup quarter-final is fast approaching – and SunSport has all the information on the draw.

Manchester United continue their quadruple hunt with a fifth-round encounter against London outfit West Ham.

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Tottenham face a tough away test when they take on Championship side Sheffield United.

And Premier League champions Manchester City set off on their travels to Bristol City.

But when do the teams that progress find out who are they playing in the quarter-final?

When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw?

The draw for the FA Cup quarter-final will take place on Wednesday, March 1.

It is scheduled to start after the conclusion of Sheffield United’s mouth-watering tie against Tottenham.

How can I watch the FA Cup quarter-final draw?

The FA Cup quarter-final draw will be broadcast LIVE on BBC One in the UK.

However, the official Emirates FA Cup social media channels are set to stream the entire action.

Alternatively, fans can follow the draw through SunSport’s live blog.

Can I watch the draw for FREE?

To put it simply, yes!

Fans can watch the FA Cup quarter-final for FREE on BBC One in the UK as long they have a valid TV license.

What are the ball numbers?

Below are the allocated ball numbers for each tie:

1 Southampton or Grimsby Town
2 Leicester City or Blackburn Rovers
3 Stoke City or Brighton & Hove Albion
4 Sheffield United or Tottenham Hotspur
5 Fulham or Leeds United
6 Bristol City or Manchester City
7 Manchester United or West Ham United
8 Burnley or Fleetwood Town