FA Cup Fifth Round Draw Confirmed: Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea Face Tough Fixtures

The fifth-round draw of the FA Cup for the 2025–26 season has been confirmed, with top Premier League sides handed challenging fixtures ahead of the quarter-final stage.

The eight ties are scheduled to take place over the weekend of 7–8 March 2026, as clubs continue their pursuit of one of English football’s most prestigious trophies.

The draw was conducted ahead of Monday evening’s fixture between Macclesfield FC and Brentford FC, with former England internationals Joe Cole and Karen Carney overseeing the process.

Clubs that progress to the quarter-finals will receive £238,500 from the FA Cup prize fund for the 2025–26 campaign.

FA Cup Fifth Round Fixtures

Here are the confirmed matchups:

Fulham FC vs Southampton FC

Port Vale FC or Bristol City FC vs Sunderland AFC

Newcastle United FC vs Manchester City FC

Leeds United FC vs Norwich City FC

Mansfield Town FC vs Arsenal FC

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Liverpool FC

Wrexham AFC vs Chelsea FC

West Ham United FC vs Brentford

Big Clubs Face Potential Banana Skins
Several Premier League heavyweights have been handed potentially tricky encounters. 

Manchester City face a stern test away at Newcastle United, while Liverpool travel to Wolves in what promises to be a competitive tie.

Arsenal will visit Mansfield Town, a fixture that may appear favourable on paper but could present classic FA Cup unpredictability. Chelsea also face a challenging trip to Wrexham, who have proven difficult opponents in recent seasons.

The finalised match schedule, including confirmed kick-off times and broadcast details, will be announced following discussions involving clubs, broadcast partners, and local authorities.

With quarter-final places and significant prize money at stake, fans can expect an intense and unpredictable weekend of FA Cup action in March.