Man Utd’s FA Cup semi-final date with Brighton confirmed

The last-four date is a repeat of the 1983 final in the competition, another year when the Reds reached the climax of both the FA Cup and League Cup.

After a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first match, Ron Atkinson’s men won 4-0 in the replay, thanks to skipper Bryan Robson’s brace, a Norman Whiteside effort and an Arnold Muhren penalty.

This year’s other semi-final clash, between Manchester City and Championship side Sheffield United, takes place on Saturday 22 April.

Meanwhile, our women’s team are also meeting the Seagulls, at the same stage of the competition, on Saturday 15 April, with a 17:15 BST start at Leigh Sports Village.