FA Cup Fifth Round Draw: Everything You Need to Know
The FA Cup is rapidly approaching its decisive stages, with the lineup for the fifth round nearly finalized. While the fourth round has seen limited surprises, one significant upset occurred at Turf Moor on Saturday. Premier League club Burnley suffered a home defeat to League One's Mansfield Town, compounding a challenging season for the Clarets.
However, top-tier teams like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City avoided any shocks, comfortably securing their places in the next round. The fourth round concludes with Macclesfield hosting Brentford on Monday night, followed by a postponed fixture between Port Vale and Bristol City, rescheduled for March 6 due to an unplayable pitch.
When Is the FA Cup Fifth Round Draw?
The FA Cup fifth round draw is scheduled for Monday, February 16, at approximately 6:35 PM. This event will precede the final fourth-round match between Macclesfield and Brentford. Coverage will be presented by Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist, with former England internationals Joe Cole and Karen Carney conducting the draw.
FA Cup Fifth Round Ball Numbers
The confirmed ball numbers for the draw are as follows:
- Liverpool
- Fulham
- Sunderland
- Southampton
- Wrexham
- Arsenal
- Chelsea
- West Ham United
- Mansfield Town
- Norwich City
- Port Vale or Bristol City
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Newcastle United
- Manchester City
- Macclesfield or Brentford
- Leeds United
How to Watch the Draw on TV and Live Stream
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the draw live on TNT Sports 1 or through the Discovery+ app and website with a subscription. Additionally, the draw will be streamed for free on the TNT Sports YouTube channel, ensuring broad accessibility for fans.
Full FA Cup Fourth Round Results
The fourth round results are summarized below:
- 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, Southampton 2-1 Leicester City, Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle United, Liverpool 3-0 Brighton & Hove Albion
- Sunday, February 15: Birmingham City 1-1 (2-4 pens) Leeds United, Grimsby Town 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers, Oxford United 0-1 Sunderland, Stoke City 1-2 Fulham, Arsenal 4-0 Wigan Athletic
- Monday, February 16: Macclesfield v Brentford
- Tuesday, March 3: Port Vale v Bristol City
When Will the Fifth Round Games Be Played?
The fifth round fixtures are scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, promising another exciting chapter in this historic competition.
