Liverpool FC Discover FA Cup Fifth-Round Opponents: Wolverhampton Wanderers

Liverpool FC have learned their fate in the Emirates FA Cup fifth round, drawn against Wolverhampton Wanderers in a highly anticipated Premier League clash. The Reds, ball number one in the draw, advanced convincingly with a 3-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round at Anfield.[1][2]

The fifth-round draw took place live on TNT Sports on Monday, February 16, 2026, at approximately 6:35pm GMT, ahead of the fourth-round tie between Macclesfield and Brentford. Presented by Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist, with Joe Cole and Karen Carney conducting the draw, it featured 16 teams, including two pending outcomes: Macclesfield or Brentford, and Port Vale or Bristol City (postponed to March 3 due to a waterlogged pitch).[2][3]

Other confirmed teams entering the hat were Arsenal, Chelsea, Fulham, Leeds, Manchester City, Mansfield, Newcastle, Norwich, Southampton, Sunderland, West Ham, Wolves, and Wrexham. Ball numbers were assigned as follows: 1. Liverpool, 2. Fulham, 3. Sunderland, 4. Southampton, 5. Wrexham, 6. Arsenal, 7. Chelsea, 8. West Ham, 9. Mansfield, 10. Norwich, 11. Port Vale/Bristol City, 12. Wolves, 13. Newcastle, 14. Man City, 15. Macclesfield/Brentford, 16. Leeds.[3]

The fifth-round ties are scheduled for the weekend of March 7-8, 2026, with potential broadcasts shifting select matches to Friday, March 6, or Monday, March 9. Liverpool's matchup against Wolves promises intrigue, pitting two Midlands rivals—no, wait, Merseyside powerhouse against West Midlands foes—in a battle that could showcase top-flight intensity amid cup progression.[5]

Highlights from the fourth round included shocks like Macclesfield's upset over Crystal Palace and big wins for Chelsea, Wrexham, and others, setting a thrilling stage. Fans eagerly await this blockbuster encounter as Arne Slot's side chase silverware.[4]

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