Overview
- Monday’s draw set fixtures for the weekend of Feb. 21–22, with holders Chelsea hosting 2024 winners Manchester United.
- Liverpool will host Everton in a Merseyside derby, while Manchester City face Sheffield United and Arsenal meet Bristol City.
- Manchester United reached the last 16 by beating Burnley 5-0, featuring five different scorers including first United goals for Julia Zigiotti Olme and Simi Awujo, a full‑debut goal for Lea Schüller, and a debut strike from 16-year-old Layla Drury.
- Liverpool advanced with a 6-0 win over London Bees as January arrivals Denise O’Sullivan, Martha Thomas and Alice Bergström all scored, and 16-year-old Maizie Trueman became the club’s youngest-ever player.
- Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal also progressed comfortably in the fourth round, leaving a last‑16 slate heavy with all‑WSL ties during a congested period that includes League Cup, league and European commitments.