For the second successive year, the two FA Cup semi-finals were played at Wembley with the FA looking to increase its cash inflow to make up for the huge expenses to build the new stadium.
Only current cup holders Chelsea made it to the last four for a second year running.
The three teams that failed to make the last four this season were Arsenal, Everton and Manchester United. The final, scheduled for May 15, will feature Chelsea and Portsmouth.
Notts County became League Two's last representative when they were eliminated by Fulham, at Craven Cottage, in the fifth round.
The Magpies bridged a gap of 59 positions in English football's standing when they stunned Premier League side Wigan in the previous round. In addition to Wigan, they also eliminated Forest Green, Bournemouth and Bradford City.