Overview
- The draw was streamed on WSL Football’s TikTok and hosted by influencer GK Barry with Portsmouth’s Ella Rutherford, drawing criticism for crude jokes and an anti‑Tottenham remark.
- A ball was briefly put back into the bag during the process, but an on‑site adjudicator verified the same ball was re‑drawn, so the procedure and outcomes were upheld.
- WSL Football has apologized to Tottenham for the remark and indicated it will introduce learnings for future events.
- Tottenham has asked to view the full footage, and at least one club has sought a copy, with the stream currently unavailable to rewatch on official channels.
- Quarter-finals are set: Liverpool v Chelsea; Crystal Palace v Arsenal; Manchester United v Tottenham; West Ham v Manchester City, scheduled for Dec 19–21, with semi-finals on Jan 21–22 and the final on Mar 14–15.