Oliver Reiss’ side confirmed our place in the final 16 on Friday evening, beating Arsenal 5-2 at the Joie Stadium.
First half goals from Kaden Braithwaite, Tyrone Samba and Christian Dunbar-McDonald gave City a commanding lead.
And it meant goals from Ceadach O’Neill and Brando Bailey-Joseph proved to be just consolations.
Our 2025/26 FA Youth Cup campaign began with a 3-1 comeback win over Fulham on home soil.
Goals from Christian Dunbar-McDonald, Ryan McAidoo and Teddie Lamb helped us advance to Friday’s match-up with Arsenal.
City’s opponents, Chelsea, were the fifth team to secure their place in the next round.
Their FA Youth Cup campaign began with a 2-1 win at Brentford before a 3-2 triumph at Reading, making our trip to the capital their first game on home soil in the competition in 2025/26.
Our trip to Chelsea will be played prior to Saturday 21 February 2026.
Keep across mancity.com and the Official Man City App for further information on a confirmed date, kick-off time, venue and tickets for our FA Youth Cup trip to Chelsea.
FULL DRAW
Chelsea v Manchester City
Sunderland or West Bromwich Albion v Queens Park Rangers or Brighton & Hove Albion
Stevenage v Newcastle United or Crystal Palace
Oxford United or Colchester United v Manchester United or Derby County
Norwich City or Burnley v Charlton Athletic
Leeds United or Swansea City v Coventry City or Blackburn Rovers
Fleetwood Town or Aston Villa v Southend United or Wrexham
Everton v Ipswich Town
