The Final Eight Dreaming of Wembley | FA Cup & EFL Predictions | The Assist | Racing Post | 2025/26

Join Warren Ashurst and Racing Post tipsters Aaron Ashley and Jamie Griffith for the latest episode of The Assist — your essential guide to this Easter weekend’s FA Cup and EFL action.

This week, the team breaks down their best bets for the FA Cup quarter-finals, with all eight teams dreaming of a trip under the famous Wembley arch. Will the Premier League heavyweights prevail, or could there be one or two shocks along the way?

The standout tie sees Manchester City take on Liverpool — two sides who know each other inside out. City are still chasing a domestic treble, while Liverpool remain in contention on multiple fronts. Who will kick off the final stretch of the season in style?

Elsewhere, it’s a classic David vs Goliath clash as League One’s bottom side Port Vale travel to face a struggling Chelsea. Despite the odds favouring a home win, the visitors won’t make things easy for the Blues. Other ties include Southampton vs Arsenal and West Ham vs Leeds.

The team also turns their attention to the EFL Easter weekend schedule, with Aaron sharing his three best bets for Good Friday — one from each division.

Plus, don’t miss the FA Cup Bet Builder, The Assist Treble, and the NAPs for the weekend.