The Football Association have confirmed the kick-off times and dates for next month’s FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley.
The games had already been set for the weekend of April 10/11, but the FA have now revealed when the ties will be played.
Manager Brian McDermott was understandably very disappointed to see his team’s brilliant FA Cup run come to an end – but could not have been more proud of his players after giving another Premier League team a real fright to conclude what has been an historic cup run.
Watch video highlights of Chelsea win over Stoke City in the FA Cup.
Goals from Frank Lampard and controversial captain John Terry crushed stubborn Stoke and sent Chelsea into the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Aston Villa remain on course for a second Wembley final of the season after hat-trick hero John Carew inspired a second-half fightback as they came from 2-0 down to beat Reading 4-2 and reach the FA Cup semi-finals.
Chelsea are without the suspended pair Michael Ballack and Juliano Belletti for their FA Cup quarter-final against Stoke at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
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John Carew of Aston Villa celebrates | 
