FA Cup Fifth Round Draw: Essential Viewing Details for Football Fans
The FA Cup is rapidly approaching its crucial stages as the lineup for the fifth round nears completion. While the fourth round has witnessed relatively few surprises, one significant upset occurred at Turf Moor on Saturday, where Premier League side Burnley suffered a home defeat to League One Mansfield Town, compounding a difficult season for the Clarets.
Remaining Fourth Round Fixtures and Upset Potential
Additional opportunities for underdog victories emerge on Sunday, with Grimsby Town hosting Wolves and Wigan Athletic traveling to face Arsenal. The fourth round concludes not on Sunday but extends to Monday night when Macclesfield welcomes Brentford, followed by a postponed fixture. The Port Vale versus Bristol City match, originally scheduled for Saturday, was delayed due to an unplayable pitch and will now occur on March 6.
However, the majority of teams participating in the draw will discover their opponents well before that rescheduled match takes place.
FA Cup Fifth Round Draw Schedule and Presenters
The FA Cup fifth round draw is scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2026. It will commence shortly before the final fourth-round encounter between Macclesfield and Brentford, with an approximate start time of 6.35pm GMT. Coverage will be hosted by Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist, while former England internationals Joe Cole and Karen Carney will conduct the draw.
Fifth Round Ball Numbers and Participating Teams
The following teams have secured their places in the draw, with some pairings still pending fourth-round outcomes:
- Liverpool
- Stoke City or Fulham
- Oxford United or Sunderland
- Southampton
- Wrexham
- Arsenal or Wigan Athletic
- Chelsea
- West Ham United
- Mansfield Town
- Norwich City
- Port Vale or Bristol City
- Grimsby Town or Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Newcastle United
- Manchester City
- Macclesfield or Brentford
- Birmingham City or Leeds United
How to Watch the Draw on TV and Live Stream
For viewers in the United Kingdom, the draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. Additionally, it can be accessed via the Discovery+ app and website with a valid subscription. Those seeking free viewing options can stream the draw live on the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
Complete FA Cup Fourth Round Fixtures and Results
Friday, February 13:
Hull City 0-4 Chelsea
Wrexham 1-0 Ipswich Town
Saturday, February 14:
Burton Albion 0-1 West Ham United
Burnley 1-2 Mansfield Town
Manchester City 2-0 Salford City
Norwich City 3-1 West Bromwich Albion
Port Vale v Bristol City – POSTPONED until March 3
Southampton 2-1 Leicester City
Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle United
Liverpool 3-0 Brighton & Hove Albion
Sunday, February 15:
Birmingham City v Leeds United
Grimsby Town v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Oxford United v Sunderland
Stoke City v Fulham
Arsenal v Wigan Athletic
Monday, February 16:
Macclesfield v Brentford
Tuesday, March 3:
Port Vale v Bristol City
Televised FA Cup Matches Schedule
Sunday, February 15:
12pm: Birmingham City v Leeds United (TNT Sports 3 and discovery+)
1.30pm: Grimsby Town v Wolverhampton Wanderers (TNT Sports 1 and discovery+)
2pm: Oxford United v Sunderland (discovery+)
2pm: Stoke City v Fulham (discovery+)
4.30pm: Arsenal v Wigan Athletic (TNT Sports 1 and discovery+)
Monday, February 16:
7.30pm: Macclesfield v Brentford (TNT Sports 1 and discovery+)
