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| Barnsley to face Cardiff in semis | Barnsley to face Cardiff in semis |
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| Giant-killers Barnsley have been rewarded for their FA Cup victory over Chelsea with a semi-final tie against fellow Championship side Cardiff. | Giant-killers Barnsley have been rewarded for their FA Cup victory over Chelsea with a semi-final tie against fellow Championship side Cardiff. |
| The other last-four game sees West Brom take on Portsmouth, the only Premier League team left in the competition. | The other last-four game sees West Brom take on Portsmouth, the only Premier League team left in the competition. |
| Barnsley knocked out the holders 1-0 at Oakwell on Saturday, while Cardiff dumped out Middlesbrough with a 2-0 victory at the Riverside on Sunday. | Barnsley knocked out the holders 1-0 at Oakwell on Saturday, while Cardiff dumped out Middlesbrough with a 2-0 victory at the Riverside on Sunday. |
| The semi-finals will take place at Wembley Stadium on 5 and 6 April. | The semi-finals will take place at Wembley Stadium on 5 and 6 April. |
| 606: DEBATE Tell us who you think has their name on the FA Cup | 606: DEBATE Tell us who you think has their name on the FA Cup |
| After a weekend of sensational results, it means a club apart from Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea will win the tournament for the first time since Everton in 1995. | After a weekend of sensational results, it means a club apart from Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea will win the tournament for the first time since Everton in 1995. |
| It will also be the first final between two teams outside the 'big four' since Tottenham beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 in 1991. | |
| If anyone other than Portsmouth lifts the trophy, it will be the first time since West Ham beat Arsenal 1-0 in 1980 that a team outside the top flight gets their hands on the Cup. | If anyone other than Portsmouth lifts the trophy, it will be the first time since West Ham beat Arsenal 1-0 in 1980 that a team outside the top flight gets their hands on the Cup. |
| As it stands, if Cardiff win the Cup they will not be allowed to enter the Uefa Cup, as Uefa regulations prevent the Welsh side from playing in European competition as England's representative. | |
| Draw for FA Cup semi-finals: | Draw for FA Cup semi-finals: |
| Barnsley v CardiffWest Brom v Portsmouth | Barnsley v CardiffWest Brom v Portsmouth |
| BARNSLEY | BARNSLEY |
| Simon Davey's side proved their 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield in the fifth round was no fluke by beating holders Chelsea 1-0 at Oakwell. | Simon Davey's side proved their 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield in the fifth round was no fluke by beating holders Chelsea 1-0 at Oakwell. |
| Despite hovering four points above the Championship relegation zone, the Tykes will be making their first appearance in the semi-finals since 1912, the year they lifted the trophy after a win over West Brom. | Despite hovering four points above the Championship relegation zone, the Tykes will be making their first appearance in the semi-finals since 1912, the year they lifted the trophy after a win over West Brom. |
| Path to the semi-finals:Third round: Barnsley 2-1 Blackpool Fourth round: Southend 0-1 BarnsleyFifth round: Liverpool 1-2 BarnsleyQuarter-finals: Barnsley 1-0 Chelsea | Path to the semi-finals:Third round: Barnsley 2-1 Blackpool Fourth round: Southend 0-1 BarnsleyFifth round: Liverpool 1-2 BarnsleyQuarter-finals: Barnsley 1-0 Chelsea |
| CARDIFF | CARDIFF |
| The FA Cup has provided a welcome distraction for Cardiff's faltering bid to reach the Championship play-offs and their problems off the pitch. | The FA Cup has provided a welcome distraction for Cardiff's faltering bid to reach the Championship play-offs and their problems off the pitch. |
| Bluebirds manager Dave Jones has urged his team to make their own piece of FA Cup history in their first semi-final appearance since their famous Cup victory of 1927. | Bluebirds manager Dave Jones has urged his team to make their own piece of FA Cup history in their first semi-final appearance since their famous Cup victory of 1927. |
| Path to the semi-finals: Third round: Chasetown 1-3 Cardiff Fourth round: Hereford 1-2 Cardiff Fifth round: Cardiff 2-0 Wolves Quarter-finals: Middlesbrough 0-2 Cardiff | Path to the semi-finals: Third round: Chasetown 1-3 Cardiff Fourth round: Hereford 1-2 Cardiff Fifth round: Cardiff 2-0 Wolves Quarter-finals: Middlesbrough 0-2 Cardiff |
| PORTSMOUTH | PORTSMOUTH |
| As the Premier League's solitary representative left in the competition, Portsmouth will be favourites to go all the way. | As the Premier League's solitary representative left in the competition, Portsmouth will be favourites to go all the way. |
| Pompey boss Harry Redknapp will certainly fancy his chances of taking Portsmouth to their first FA Cup final since 1939. | Pompey boss Harry Redknapp will certainly fancy his chances of taking Portsmouth to their first FA Cup final since 1939. |
| Path to the semi-finals: Third round: Ipswich 0-1 Portsmouth Fourth round: Portsmouth 2-1 Plymouth Fifth round: Preston 0-1 Portsmouth Quarter-finals: Manchester United 0-1 Portsmouth | Path to the semi-finals: Third round: Ipswich 0-1 Portsmouth Fourth round: Portsmouth 2-1 Plymouth Fifth round: Preston 0-1 Portsmouth Quarter-finals: Manchester United 0-1 Portsmouth |
| WEST BROM | WEST BROM |
| West Brom have a fine FA Cup tradition after winning the competition five times and appearing in the final on 10 occasions. | West Brom have a fine FA Cup tradition after winning the competition five times and appearing in the final on 10 occasions. |
| Albion manager Tony Mowbray will claim promotion is his main objective but the Baggies are now second favourites to lift the trophy. | Albion manager Tony Mowbray will claim promotion is his main objective but the Baggies are now second favourites to lift the trophy. |
| Path to the semi-finals: Third round: Charlton 1-1 West BromThird round replay: West Brom 2-2 Charlton (West Brom won 4-3 on penalties)Fourth round: Peterborough 0-3 West Brom Fifth round: Coventry 0-5 West Brom Quarter-finals: Bristol Rovers 1-5 West Brom | Path to the semi-finals: Third round: Charlton 1-1 West BromThird round replay: West Brom 2-2 Charlton (West Brom won 4-3 on penalties)Fourth round: Peterborough 0-3 West Brom Fifth round: Coventry 0-5 West Brom Quarter-finals: Bristol Rovers 1-5 West Brom |