Former Birmingham City midfielder Darren Carter is the man in charge of the Second City outfit nowadays.

His side have barely gout of their half this second period, though.

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Emma Hayes' hosts piling on the pressure at the start of this second half.

They know a second goal would kill this tie off.

Birmingham have only scored 11 goals in 17 Women's Super League matches this season.

Second half under way.

Almost time for the start of the second half at Kingsmeadow.

Will Cup holders Chelsea progress into the semis or can Birmingham come from behind to spring a shock?

There's other FA cup action going on today, of course, in the men's game - you can follow Southampton v Manchester City coverage here.

It's been a pretty poor day for Everton - losing 4-0 in both competitions.

Manchester City cruise into the semi-finals of the FA Cup with a win over fellow Women's Super League side Everton.

West Ham United reach the FA Cup semi-finals with a narrow win over third-tier Ipswich Town at the Goldstar Ground.

Right then, bit of time to breathe and catch up on the action from Sunday's earlier two Women's FA Cup quarter-finals...

And that Eriksson header is enough to give Chelsea the lead at the interval.

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Booking for Birmingham skipper Louise Quinn for a pretty industrious challenge on Jessie Fleming.

Ooh, Ji So-yun goes close again, this time from 25 yards with a low drive that whistles just wide.

Birmingham want to hold out until half-time here.

Ji So-yun does well to work some space on the edge of the Birmingham box with some nifty footwork but her finish is not quite as tidy, drilling well over.

Just a few minutes until half-time and Birmingham will be relatively pleased with their afternoon's work so far.

Right then - who will complete the semi-final line-up? Chelsea or Birmingham?

The hosts have bossed matters so far, no surprise given the teams' respective league positions.

Birmingham have just had a narrow escape as keeper Marie Hourihan spilled a Jonna Andersson free-kick out wide but Lucy Quinn hacked clear.

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Former England defender on BBC Red Button

To play against a top West Ham side and give the performance they have given, Ipswich manager Joe Sheehan will be immensely proud.

I'm sure he gave them some markers to achieve in this game and I'm sure they have ticked those off - now can they take the positives and go on and win their league?

Manchester City join West Ham and Arsenal in the semi-finals.

A dominant victory over outclassed Everton thanks to a Lauren Hemp double, a late Ellen White goal and Caroline Weir's latest entry in her own personal 'Goal of the Season' competition.

Ipswich's FA Cup run is over.

Lisa Evans' first-half strike proves the difference between the sides.

West Ham, as you would expect from a Women's Super League side playing a team two divisions below, controlled proceedings but were frustrated by dogged Ipswich defending.

The hosts, though, could not find the quality needed in the final third to trouble Hammers keeper Mackenzie Arnold.

A minute to go but Ipswich cannot get the ball.

West Ham seeing victory out comfortably.

Four minutes of injury time.

Trouble for Ipswich is that the ball is in their half.

West Ham have a corner but Sarah Quantrill collects.