FA Cup: Fifth-round draw details revealed
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FA Cup Fifth-Round Draw Details Revealed
As the 2025-26 Emirates FA Cup fourth round progresses this weekend, excitement mounts for the fifth-round draw, which will pair the 16 surviving teams.[1][2] Notable early exits by Manchester United and Tottenham have heightened stakes for Premier League giants.[1][3]
Draw Date, Time, and Location
The draw takes place on Monday, 16 February 2026, live from Macclesfield ahead of their fourth-round clash with Brentford.[2] It airs from approximately 6:35pm GMT during pre-match coverage, presented by Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist, with Joe Cole and Karen Carney drawing the balls.[2]
How to Watch
UK viewers can tune in on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+, or stream free on the TNT Sports YouTube channel.[2] International fans may access it via official FA Cup outlets or ESPN+ in the USA.[1][3]
Participating Teams (Ball Numbers)
The potential fifth-round contenders, pending fourth-round outcomes, are:[2]
- Liverpool or Brighton & Hove Albion
- Stoke City or Fulham
- Oxford United or Sunderland
- Southampton or Leicester City
- Wrexham or Ipswich Town
- Arsenal or Wigan Athletic
- Hull City or Chelsea
- Burton Albion or West Ham United
- Burnley or Mansfield Town
- Norwich City or West Bromwich Albion
- Port Vale or Bristol City
- Grimsby Town or Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Aston Villa or Newcastle United
- Manchester City or Salford City
- Macclesfield or Brentford
- Birmingham City or Leeds United
Fifth-Round Matches
Ties are scheduled for the weekend of Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March 2026, with winners advancing to the quarter-finals on 4 April and earning £238,500.[2][5] This stage narrows the field from 16 to 8 teams in the historic competition.[1][6]
Fans anticipate potential giant-killings, with lower-league sides like Macclesfield, Grimsby, and Wrexham challenging top clubs.[1][2]