ALBION have been drawn against Premier League outfit Portsmouth in the FA Cup semi-finals.

The tie will be played at Wembley on the weekend of April 5 & 6.

It will be the first time the Baggies have faced top-flight opposition in this season's competition.

The other semi-final pits Barnsley against Cardiff, also at Wembley.

Albion's Championship trip to Blackpool on the same weekend has been postponed, with a new date yet to be arranged. 

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