The line-up for this season’s FA Youth Cup semi-finals has been confirmed after completion of the sixth round ties.
Blackpool knocked out Lancashire rivals Blackburn Rovers after a thrilling 3-2 win at Ewood Park on Monday evening to seal their spot in the last four.
And they will take on Arsenal over two-legs after the young Gunners saw off Colchester United by 5-1 in their sixth round clash at the Colchester Community Stadium.
The other semi-final tie was confirmed last week, with holders Chelsea beating west London neighbours Fulham by 6-0 at Craven Cottage to set up their clash with Birmingham City who were 3-1 victors against Norwich City.
Dates for the semi-final are still to be confirmed, but the first legs must be played by Saturday 24 March and second legs by Saturday 7 April.
The semi-finals
First leg
1 Blackpool v Arsenal
2 Birmingham City v Chelsea
Second leg
1 Arsenal v Blackpool
2 Chelsea v Birmingham City
