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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.
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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 to be competed between two teams outside the 'big four' since Tottenham beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 in 1991. 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 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 PortsmouthBarnsley v CardiffWest Brom v Portsmouth
BARNSLEYBARNSLEY
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 ChelseaPath 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
CARDIFFCARDIFF
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 CardiffPath 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
PORTSMOUTHPORTSMOUTH
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 PortsmouthPath 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 BROMWEST 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 BromPath 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