FA Cup fifth-round draw: Date, start time and what to know

[ASFN Admin]

You must be registered for see images attach

Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images

The FA Cup fourth round is not yet complete, but supporters can already start looking ahead to what comes next.

Two matches remain in the current stage of the oldest football competition in the world.

Macclesfield FC and Brentford face off today, while the postponed duel between Bristol City and Port Vale will not be played until March.

The fifth round draw, however, will take place before those fixtures are completed. Here is everything you need to know about it.

FA Cup fifth round date, start time and venue​

You must be registered for see images attach

Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images

The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup is scheduled for around 6:35pm GMT on Monday, 16 February 2026.

It will take place at Moss Rose, Macclesfield’s home ground, ahead of their fixture against Brentford.

How to tune in to the FA Cup fifth round draw at no cost​

Viewers can watch the coverage live on TNT Sports 1. TNT Sports subscribers can also stream it through the Discovery+ website and app.

The draw will be available for free on the TNT Sports YouTube channel.

Fans are welcome to join the discussion about the draw on TalkingPoints. It is a free space where you can debate football’s main topics without the usual negativity.

Complete list of ball numbers for the FA Cup fifth round draw​

1) Liverpool
2) Fulham
3) Sunderland
4) Southampton
5) Wrexham
6) Arsenal
7) Chelsea
8) West Ham United
9) Mansfield
10) Norwich
11) Port Vale or Bristol City
12) Wolves
13) Newcastle
14) Manchester City
15) Macclesfield or Brentford
16) Leeds

FA Cup fifth round fixture details​

The FA Cup fifth round ties are set to take place over the weekend of Saturday, 7th March 2026.

This will be the first time this season that VAR is used in the competition. There will not be any replays, with matches instead being settled on the day via extra time and penalties if required.

Read more:

• How many MLS teams are worth over $1 billion? Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami is number one
• Pep Guardiola sounds off on ‘boring’ Manchester City win during FA Cup

Continue reading...