FA Cup draw in full: Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea discover fifth-round opponents
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FA Cup Fifth Round Draw in Full: Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and More Discover Opponents
The Emirates FA Cup fifth round draw for the 2025-26 season has been completed, setting up intriguing matchups for the weekend of March 7-8, 2026. Conducted by former Chelsea players Joe Cole and Karen Carney ahead of Macclesfield's fourth-round clash with Brentford, the draw features a mix of Premier League giants and underdogs vying for quarter-final spots and a £238,500 prize per winning club.[1]
Key highlights include blockbuster clashes like Newcastle United vs Manchester City, pitting two top-flight powerhouses against each other, and Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool, where the Reds face a tough away test. Arsenal will travel to Mansfield Town, potentially facing League Two opposition in a classic cup shock scenario, while Chelsea drew a glamorous away tie at Wrexham, the Welsh side riding high after recent upsets.[1][3][4]
Other ties promise drama: Fulham vs Southampton in an all-Premier League (or Championship) battle; the winner of Port Vale or Bristol City vs Sunderland; Leeds United vs Norwich City in Championship rivalry; and West Ham United vs Macclesfield or Brentford, keeping non-league hopefuls Macclesfield in contention.[1][2]
| Tie | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fulham | Southampton |
| 2 | Port Vale or Bristol City | Sunderland |
| 3 | Newcastle United | Manchester City |
| 4 | Leeds United | Norwich City |
| 5 | Mansfield Town | Arsenal |
| 6 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Liverpool |
| 7 | Wrexham | Chelsea |
| 8 | West Ham United | Macclesfield or Brentford |
The fourth round concluded with Chelsea's 4-0 win over Hull City—powered by Pedro Neto's hat-trick—and upsets like Macclesfield's victory over Crystal Palace. Final schedules will be set after consultations with clubs and broadcasters, building excitement for potential giant-killings.[2][4]
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