FA Cup draw LIVE: Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea discover fifth-round opponents
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FA Cup Draw LIVE: Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool Discover Fifth-Round Opponents
The FA Cup fifth-round draw took place live from Macclesfield on Monday, February 16, 2026, ahead of their fourth-round clash with Brentford, broadcast on TNT Sports 1 at 7:30pm.[1][2] Nine teams were confirmed in advance, with seven fourth-round ties still pending, including Stoke City vs Fulham, Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic, and Macclesfield vs Brentford.[1]
Fourth-Round Results and Schedule
Key upsets and victories shaped the lineup:
- Wrexham 1-0 Ipswich (Friday)
- Chelsea 4-0 Hull (Friday)
- West Ham 1-0 Burton Albion (AET) (Saturday)
- Mansfield Town 2-1 Burnley (Saturday)
- Man City 2-0 Salford City (Saturday)
- Liverpool 3-0 Brighton (Saturday)
- Newcastle 3-1 Aston Villa (Saturday)
Remaining fixtures: Stoke vs Fulham (2pm Sunday on discovery+), Arsenal vs Wigan (4:30pm Sunday on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+), Macclesfield vs Brentford (Monday), and postponed Port Vale vs Bristol City (Tuesday, March 3).[1][2]
Ball Numbers for the Draw
- Liverpool
- Stoke City or Fulham
- Oxford United or Sunderland
- Southampton
- Wrexham
- Arsenal or Wigan Athletic
- Chelsea
- West Ham
- Mansfield Town
- Norwich City
- Port Vale or Bristol City
- Grimsby Town or Wolves
- Newcastle United
- Manchester City
- Macclesfield or Brentford
- Birmingham City or Leeds United
Premier League giants like Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, and Newcastle join lower-league surprises such as Wrexham and Mansfield.[2] No seeding applies, allowing potential dream ties or upsets. Fifth-round matches are set for March 7-8, with the full bracket finalized post-pending games.[1][2][4]
Liverpool advanced convincingly, while Chelsea and Man City dominated. Fans await pairings that could pit giants against minnows, embodying the FA Cup's magic.[2]
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