This evening, the FA Cup fifth round draw will be held, as non-league team Macclesfield aims to advance in the tournament against Premier League competitors.
All eyes will be on Moss Rose as Macclesfield prepares for its second matchup with top-flight teams, having stunned the defending champions Crystal Palace in the previous round, marking one of the greatest upsets in FA Cup history. On Monday night, the high-flying Brentford will strive to disrupt Macclesfield’s momentum.
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Prominent teams already through to the fifth round include Premier League leaders Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, as well as Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, Fulham, and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Mansfield Town, currently seated 13th in League One, continues their cup journey after defeating Burnley, while Wrexham aims to maintain its impressive season with another significant cup match following their victory over Ipswich on Friday night.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of the fifth-round draw.
When is the FA Cup fifth round draw?
The fifth-round draw is scheduled for Monday, February 16, just prior to Macclesfield’s match against Brentford, which begins at 7:30 PM GMT.
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The draw will take place during the broadcast leading up to the match, starting at 6:30 PM, with the draw expected to commence around 6:35 PM GMT.
How can I watch the FA Cup draw?
You can view the FA Cup fifth-round draw live on TNT Sports 1, discovery+, and the TNT Sports YouTube channel. The draw will be conducted by Joe Cole and Karen Carney, hosted by Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist.
FA Cup draw ball numbers
1. Liverpool
2. Fulham
3. Sunderland
4. Southampton
5. Wrexham
6. Arsenal
7. Chelsea
8. West Ham United
9. Mansfield Town
10. Norwich City
11. Port Vale or Bristol City
12. Wolverhampton Wanderers
13. Newcastle United
14. Manchester City
15. Macclesfield or Brentford
16. Leeds United
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 (a.e.t)
Burnley 1-2 Mansfield Town
Manchester City 2-0 Salford City
Norwich City 3-1 West Bromwich Albion
*Port Vale vs. Bristol City – postponed
Southampton 2-1 Leicester City (a.e.t)
Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle United
Liverpool 3-0 Brighton & Hove Albion
Sunday, February 15
Birmingham City 1-1 Leeds United (Leeds win 4-2 on penalties)
Grimsby Town 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Oxford United 0-1 Sunderland
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Stoke City 1-2 Fulham
Arsenal 4-0 Wigan Athletic
Monday, February 16
7:30 PM: Macclesfield vs. Brentford – TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
When will the FA Cup fifth round be played?
The fifth round of the FA Cup is slated to occur around the weekend of Saturday, March 7, with matches likely spanning from Friday to Monday, depending on television scheduling.
FA Cup matchdays schedule
The dates for the remaining rounds of FA Cup action are as follows:
Fifth round: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Quarter-finals: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Semi-finals: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Final: Saturday, May 16, 2026