Womens FA Cup: Quarter-finals and the Road to the 2026 Final
Introduction
The womens fa cup is the top annual cup tournament for women’s clubs in English football and remains a key showcase for the domestic game. With the 2025–26 Adobe Women’s FA Cup moving into the quarter-final stage, attention focuses on high-profile ties, TV selections and preparations for the final. The competition’s progress is closely watched by clubs, supporters and stakeholders as part of wider efforts to grow the women’s game.
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Quarter-final schedule and TV picks
The Adobe Women’s FA Cup quarter-finals are scheduled across Sunday 5 April 2026 and Monday 6 April 2026. Fixtures listed by organisers are:
- Sunday 5 April 2026, 13:00 — Arsenal Women vs Brighton & Hove Albion Women
- Sunday 5 April 2026, 14:30 — Charlton Athletic Women vs Liverpool Women
- Monday 6 April 2026, 13:30 — Chelsea Women vs Tottenham Hotspur Women
- Monday 6 April 2026, 17:00 — Birmingham City Women vs Manchester City Women
These dates and times may change, subject to TV selections and replays. The FA has highlighted quarter-final TV picks and confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur will face holders Chelsea in one of the ties.
Notable developments and background
Alongside match scheduling, the FA has published season information including the Adobe Women’s FA Cup rules and the prize fund for 2025–26. Fans can already purchase tickets for the Adobe Women’s FA Cup Final, scheduled for Sunday 31 May 2026. The competition has also provided moments for lower-league clubs: Chatham Town progressed to the women’s FA Cup fifth round for the first time, and Birmingham City recorded a win over fourth-tier Chatham Town in the same competition.
Off the field, the FA has launched its 2024–28 women’s and girls’ strategy and continues community and inclusion initiatives such as Football & Me for South Asian Heritage Month. Broader campaign work includes the All Together UK FIFA Women’s World Cup 2035 bid and practical support for grassroots administration through platforms such as FULL-TIME.
Conclusion
The womens fa cup quarter-finals mark a critical phase in this season’s competition, combining elite fixtures and grassroots stories. With TV coverage, a published prize fund and final tickets on sale for 31 May 2026, the tournament continues to drive interest in the women’s game. The FA’s strategic plans and community initiatives suggest sustained attention to growth, with the quarter-finals likely to shape narratives and momentum heading into the final.
