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It's Barnsley v Cardiff and Pompey v West Brom in FA Cup semi-finals

Barnsley's reward for beating Chelsea on Saturday is a clash against fellow Championship side Cardiff in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

The only surviving Premier League side Portsmouth play second favourites West Bromwich Albion in the other Wembley semi-final.

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Peter Whittingham puts Cardiff ahead against Middlesbrough

Portsmouth, who have won the FA Cup once in their history, in 1939, were made favourites for the competition after surprising Premier League champions Manchester United on Saturday.

The Baggies have won the cup five times but not since 1968.

Barnsley, who are struggling in the bottom half of the Championship, are making their first appearance in the last four since 1912.

Welsh side Cardiff, for whom the cup run is a welcome distraction from financial problems, won the cup in 1927.

The semi-final line-up ensures a first winner from outside the game's current 'big four' of Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea since 1995.

FA Cup semi-final Draw:

Barnsley v Cardiff City

West Brom v Portsmouth

Matches will take place at Wembley on the weekend of April 5 and 6.

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