Holders Man Utd beat Sunderland 3-1 to reach Women's FA Cup semi-finals
Leah Galton's header put Man Utd ahead and Maya Le Tissier doubled advantage in first-half stoppage time
Attempted Le Tissier clearance cannoned in off Louise Griffiths to reduce Utd's lead, but Ella Toone adds third late on to seal their progress
Sunderland were only non-WSL side left in competition
Draw for semi-finals takes place after Sunday's games
FT: Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
Thanks for tuning in to our coverage of Manchester United's 3-1 victory over Sunderland in the Women's FA Cup quarter-finals.
You can read Emma Sanders' report from Leigh Sports Village here.
Make sure you join us again on Sunday for the three remaining quarter-final matches and the semi-final draw.
Hopefully see you then! Bye!
FT: Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
Women's FA Cup holders Manchester United are the first team to book their spot in the last four.
Who will join them? We'll be across all of the action from tomorrow's matches:
Sunday 9 March
Manchester City v Aston Villa (12:30 GMT) - live on BBC One.
Arsenal v Liverpool (14:30 GMT)
Chelsea v Crystal Palace (14:30 GMT)
FT: Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
Well, we know the identity of one of the four sides in the Women's FA Cup semi-final draw, which will take place on Sunday 9 March following the culmination of this weekend's quarter-final matches.
It will be held at The Yard in Manchester as part of a watch-party event and will also be available to watch online via the Women's FA Cup YouTube channel. , external
The ball numbers will be as follows:
FT: Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
Well, it was a nervier second half than many would've expected.
Manchester United were 2-0 up at the break thanks to headers from Leah Galton and Maya Le Tissier.
However, Mel Reay's substitutions changed the game for Sunderland. Louise Griffiths' 70th minute goal set up a slightly frantic final 20 minutes before Ella Toone put the game to bed for the hosts in injury time.
In the end, Manchester United's Women's FA Cup title defence remains on course for Wembley.
FT: Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport women’s football news reporter at Leigh Sports Village
The scoreline probably doesn't reflect United's dominance. They missed some big chances to add to their tally.
It was a tough evening for Sunderland, who just didn't have enough to trouble Phallon Tullis-Joyce despite the slice of luck they had midway through the second half.
It's been a positive cup run for Mel Reay's side though, but United have bigger ambitions and will be eyeing a trip to Wembley.
Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
Manchester United are through to the semi-finals of the Women's FA Cup.
Man Utd 3-1 Sunderland
By my calculations, that's the ninth goal Manchester United have scored after the 70-minute mark in the Women's FA Cup this season.
Ella Toone (90+1 mins)
Ella Toone restores Manchester United's two-goal lead. And that surely wraps up the win for the Women's FA Cup holders.
Celin Bizet forces her way down the right wing and plays a perfect ball into the box. Toone, in space, places her header into the bottom right corner.
Man Utd 2-1 Sunderland
Three minutes of added time.
Three minutes for Sunderland to find an equaliser.
Man Utd 2-1 Sunderland
Rachel Williams throws herself at a ball played into the Sunderland box but can't find the target. Ella Toone picks up the rebound and shoots wide.
United know this match isn't won yet.
Man Utd 2-1 Sunderland
A threatening ball is played over the top, with Sunderland's Katy Watson in a foot race against a couple of turning Manchester United defenders.
However, Phallon Tullis-Joyce is quickly out of her area to clear the ball away.
Just five minutes remaining.
Man Utd 2-1 Sunderland
Rachel Williams and Anna Sandberg both go for the header but neither player can direct the corner goalwards.
Man Utd 2-1 Sunderland
Rachel Williams swings and misses inside the Sunderland box. The ball is recycled to Ella Toone and her shot is deflected out for another Manchester United corner.
Man Utd 2-1 Sunderland
Into the final 10 minutes at Leigh Sports Village.
Man Utd 2-1 Sunderland
Another cross comes in, this one threatening to dip under the cross bar, but Demi Lambourne climbs higher than two of her own defenders and a United attacker to punch the ball out for a corner.
After a bit of a scramble, the corner is safely cleared.
Man Utd 2-1 Sunderland
Demi Lambourne has been impressive in the Sunderland goal. Her box has been absolutely peppered with crosses but her decision-making has been excellent.
Another one comes in and she reads it nicely and punches it clear.
Man Utd 2-1 Sunderland
Well, my pulse is certainly racing after a frantic couple of minutes.
Can Sunderland force an equaliser? Thumbs up for yes. Thumbs down for no.
Man Utd 2-1 Sunderland
What a save by Demi Lambourne to deny Rachel Williams' header from close range!
She's kept her side in this Women's FA Cup tie with that stop.
Good question!
We will have extra time and then penalties if required.
There are no replays at this stage of the Women's FA Cup.
Louise Griffiths (70 mins)
Image source, Getty ImagesSunderland have pulled one back!
It all starts with Katy Watson, who makes a good run down the right before crossing the ball into the box. Fellow substitute Louise Griffiths shepherds the ball along the ground before being in the right place at the right time as an attempted clearance ricochets back into her legs and beyond Phallon Tullis-Joyce.
She can't quite believe it's gone in but they all count! Game on!
Manchester United beat Tottenham in the final to win the FA Cup last season
Holders Manchester United cruised past Championship opponents Sunderland to reach the Women's FA Cup semi-finals.
It was a dominant and impressive display from Marc Skinner's side, who showed their superiority as a Women's Super League (WSL) side at Leigh Sports Village.
Sunderland, the only quarter-finalist not competing in the top tier, were up against it straight away when Leah Galton nodded United into the lead after seven minutes.
Captain Maya le Tissier doubled their lead, heading in Gabby George's corner delivery, as Sunderland failed to record a shot on target in a testing first half.
United continued to be on the front foot but Sunderland were given a huge slice of luck when a clearance rebounded back off substitute Louise Griffiths and rolled past goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce to halve the deficit.
It rocked United for a few minutes but the hosts quickly regained control and saw out a comfortable victory in the end, with Ella Toone adding a third goal in stoppage time.
Sunderland head back up north with their positive cup run at an end, while in-form United target a trip to Wembley as they continue to build momentum.
"They made it tough. It was just about making sure we could finish our chances," said United boss Skinner afterwards.
"They scored a freak goal where we could have controlled things better, but all in all in the last three years we've only lost one game in the FA Cup.
"It's been an incredible run so far and we want to carry that on and get to Wembley."
Skinner warned his players beforehand that it would not be an easy task to beat Sunderland and they would have to earn their place in the semi-finals.
But United made it look easy for large periods as they dominated from start to finish, moving the ball around quickly and limiting Sunderland's attacking options.
It was the two starting centre-backs Le Tissier and Millie Turner who dictated things, spraying passes from left to right and finding team-mates in behind Sunderland's backline.
Galton's opener came from the right-hand side as she stooped to meet Celine Bizet's cross.
Captain Le Tissier immediately sprinted over to the sidelines to collect a shirt from a member of the coaching staff and Toone held it up to cameras in the corner of the stadium, displaying the name of Poppy Atkinson - the 10-year-old girl who was fatally hit by a car on a football pitch this week.
An applause by supporters in the 10th minute was another touching tribute, while United continued to create chances and entertain at Leigh Sports Village.
Had they been more clinical, the scoreline could have been humbling for Sunderland as Melvine Malard skewed a volley on to the crossbar and Bizet twice missed from close range.
Le Tissier, who was easily the standout performer on the night, capped off her display with a perfectly placed header on the stroke of half-time, making it 2-0 before the bizarre clearance that bounced off Griffiths for Sunderland's goal threatened a nervy ending.
However, there was little danger of United losing their lead as Sunderland tired and struggled to get out of their own half before Toone punished them with a crowning third goal.
This is a competition that United have enjoyed in recent seasons, reaching back-to-back finals before getting their hands on the trophy in 2024.
They will find out their semi-final opponents on Sunday following the conclusion of the other three matches involving WSL rivals Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City.
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