Women's FA Cup: Holders Chelsea face Aston Villa, Manchester United draw Brighton
Holders Chelsea drawn against Aston Villa in Women's FA Cup semis; Manchester United to take on Brighton; Marc Skinner's side will be making first appearance at last-four stage
Tuesday 21 March 2023 10:57, UK
Holders Chelsea will travel to Aston Villa in the Women's FA Cup semi-finals next month, with Manchester United hosting Brighton in the corresponding last-four tie.
While Emma Hayes' Blues are looking to secure the trophy for a third time in a row, Carla Ward's Villa are in the semis for the first time in their history, following Sunday's dramatic 2-1 extra-time win over Manchester City.
United will also be making their first appearance at this stage when they take on a Brighton outfit currently under the interim management of Amy Merricks.
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The ties are scheduled for Sunday April 16, with the final then taking place at Wembley on Sunday May 14. Chelsea beat Manchester City 3-2 after extra-time in last season's final in front of a record attendance of 49,094.
That completed a league and cup double for Hayes' side, who are currently top of the Women's Super League, two points clear of Marc Skinner's United and Manchester City with a game in hand.
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Women's FA Cup semi-final draw
Manchester United vs Brighton
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Ties to be played Sunday April 16.