The 2023-24 FA Cup has started to create the utmost enthusiast among all football lovers. The First proper round has already got its way on November 04, 2023, and started witnessing the real flavors of football. So, don’t miss out on watching the remaining matchups of the 2023-24 FA Cup that is going to fill your days with more finest moments.
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is the oldest football tournament in the world. It is a yearly knockout football competition in Men’s domestic English football. The 2023-24 FA Cup marks the 143rd season of the Football Association Challenge Cup, which is currently called the Emirates FA Cup, due to sponsorship reasons. This showdown will feature a total of about 92 teams from the Football League system. The Manchester City, who has defeated the Manchester United side in the prior season will head this season as the defending champions. Manchester has made the second-highest victories in the FA Cup next to Arsenal team. In this season as well, most of the teams will be vying to get a perfect spot in the finals. So, this clash is going to be nothing but full of engaging and enthralling moments.
The team emerging victorious in the 2023-24 FA Cup will secure a direct qualification spot for the group stage of the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League. Additionally, they will face off against the champions of the 2023-24 Premier League in the 2024 FA Community Shield. So this battle to prove their respective prowess on a big stage is going to be very thrilling to the very end. So, free up your calendar to witness the utmost game pressure inside the ground.
2023-24 FA Cup Schedule
Let’s delve into the entire schedule of the 2023-24 FA Cup:
- First round proper – November 04, 2023 (Saturday)
- Second round proper – December 02, 2023 (Saturday)
- Third round proper – January 06, 2024 (Saturday)
- Fourth round proper – January 27, 2024 (Saturday)
- Fifth round proper – February 28, 2024 (Wednesday)
- Quarter-finals – March 16, 2024 (Saturday)
- Semi-finals – April 20, 2024 (Saturday)
- Final – May 25, 2024 (Saturday)
Prize Money:
Let’s see the detailed prize money distribution for the winners and runners of each round:
Rounds | Winner | Runner |
First round proper | £41,000 | None |
Second round proper | £67,000 | None |
Third round proper | £105,000 | None |
Fourth round proper | £120,000 | None |
Fifth round proper | £225,000 | None |
Quarter-finals | £450,000 | None |
Semi-finals | £1,000,000 | £500,000 |
Final | £2,000,000 | £1,000,000 |
Streaming Details of 2023-24 FA Cup:
BBC Sport and ITV Sport hold the broadcasting details of the 2023-24 FA Cup. These broadcasting rights will last up to the 2025-26 season.
Predictions
Manchester City vs. Chelsea
The most popular FA Cup reaches its peak. In the semi-finals of the FA Cup, Manchester City and Chelsea are set to set the football world on fire with their intense performances on April 20, 2024, at Wembley Stadium in London. Both teams boast world-class players and managers, making this a highly anticipated fixture. Looking at their recent head-to-head, both teams finished 1-1 in their last Premier League match. However, if we look at their FA Cup England match on April 17, 2021, Chelsea took control of the game, pressured Manchester City, and forced them to leave the field without scoring a single point. Additionally, when we looked at Manchester City’s recent form, they have dominated every league with their incredible performances.
So they may have a slight advantage playing at Wembley, but Chelsea should not be underestimated. Looking at their performance record, Manchester City are unbeaten in 27 matches, unbeaten against Chelsea in their last 8 matches, and unbeaten in their last 20 matches. On the other hand, Chelsea are also unbeaten in seven matches, kept a clean sheet in 13 matches, and are unbeaten in five away matches. With a strong squad, Manchester City have a formidable attack, but their defense has shown vulnerability. Chelsea have a resilient defense, but the FA Cup comes amid a busy schedule, and fatigue could affect Chelsea’s performance. Given their recent form, Manchester City have a better chance of winning this match.
Coventry vs. Manchester United
This FA Cup semi-final features a classic David vs. Goliath. Championship underdogs Coventry City will face Premier League giants Manchester United at Wembley Stadium (London) on April 21, 2024. Coventry will be aiming for a historic upset, while Manchester United will be looking to reach the final and add another trophy to their cabinet. In their footballing history, this upcoming match will be their first meeting in the FA Cup, but the two teams have faced each other in the Premier League on record. Manchester United were dominant, so we can expect the same dominance in this match, but if Coventry puts in more effort, Manchester United can shake the ground. Looking at their recent matches, Coventry suffered their second straight defeat against Birmingham with a scoreline of 3-0 and had 71% possession, 12 attempts on goal, 2 shots on goal, and 111 attacks.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s last two Premier League games ended in 2-2 draws with Bournemouth and Liverpool. Furthermore, on September 27, 2007, after facing various defeats against Manchester United, Coventry defeated them in the Carling Cup (England) with a score of 2–0. Looking at their historic rivalry, this match will be an intense clash between the two. Manchester United go into the game as favorites, given their strong squad and recent form. Coventry City faces an uphill battle. Given their overall performance, Manchester United will have a slight advantage to do well and win this semi-final.
