Young Reds chasing FA Youth Cup glory

Monday 16 March 2026 12:39Manchester United’s Under-18s are bidding to reach the FA Youth Cup semi-finals by beating Sunderland at Old Trafford, on Wednesday.Crystal Palace await the victors in the last-four stage, with the Reds already in line for an Under-18 Premier League Cup final against the Eagles, at Selhurst Park on Wednesday 22 April. For now, though, the focus is fully on the visit of the Black Cats and another opportunity to savour, playing in front of our fans at the Theatre of Dreams. The tie must be decided on the night and kicks off at 19:00 GMT, with MUTV providing live coverage for subscribers in the UK and Ireland. Liam Bradford and Ben Thornley, a former winner in the competition, are on commentary duties.Darren Fletcher’s side have reached this stage with home victories over Peterborough United (1-0) and Derby County (2-1). In the last round, we won 4-1 at Oxford United, with Albert Mills, Gabriel, Chido Obi and Noah Ajayi scoring the goals. Sunderland overcame Brighton & Hove Albion in the fifth round. Back in October, the Wearsiders won 1-0 in a league fixture at Carrington and they are certain to be tough opponents. However, United are on a 10-match winning streak since the turn of the year and are playing some marvellous football under lead coach Fletcher. We have a long love affair with this competition, ever since its inception in 1952/53, and nobody can match the 11 times we have lifted the famous trophy.FA YOUTH CUP DRAW Semi-finals UNITED or Sunderland v Crystal Palace Manchester City v Blackburn Rovers Ties to be played by Saturday 11 April. Final Manchester City or Blackburn Rovers v UNITED or Sunderland or Crystal Palace Final date set for Saturday 9 May.Recommended:Monday 16 March 2026 12:39Back to Top