FA Cup Fifth Round Draw in Full: Arsenal Face Mansfield, Liverpool Visit Wolves

The Emirates FA Cup fifth round draw for the 2025-26 season was conducted on Monday, February 16, 2026, live from Macclesfield ahead of their fourth-round clash with Brentford. Presented by Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist, with balls drawn by Joe Cole and Karen Carney, the draw sets up eight intriguing ties for the weekend of March 7-8, 2026.[1][2]

Premier League heavyweights discovered their opponents, blending top-flight battles with potential giant-killing opportunities. Notable matchups include Newcastle United vs Manchester City, a high-stakes northern derby at St James' Park, and Wrexham vs Chelsea, pitting League One's fairy-tale story against the Blues. Arsenal face a tricky trip to Mansfield Town, while Liverpool head to Wolverhampton Wanderers.[1][6]

Full draw:

• Fulham v Southampton
• Port Vale or Bristol City v Sunderland
• Newcastle United v Manchester City
• Leeds United v Norwich City
• Mansfield Town v Arsenal
• Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool
• Wrexham v Chelsea
• West Ham United v Macclesfield or Brentford

Winners advance to the quarter-finals and pocket £238,500 from the prize fund. Fixtures will be finalized after consultations with clubs, broadcasters, and authorities. The fourth round saw shocks like Macclesfield's elimination of defending champions Crystal Palace, fueling underdog hopes. Big guns Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, Newcastle, and others progressed alongside lower-league heroes Wrexham and Mansfield.[1][4][5]

The draw, aired on TNT Sports 1, discovery+, and YouTube from 6:35pm GMT, promises drama as teams eye Wembley glory in this historic competition.[2]