FA Cup Fifth Round Draw: When to Watch

The FA Cup is gearing up for its thrilling fifth-round draw this weekend, where both seasoned powerhouses and determined underdogs will be vying to extend their campaigns and secure a coveted spot in the next stage of the competition. All eyes will be on Moss Rose, the home ground of National League North outfit Macclesfield. This is their second encounter with a Premier League giant, following their monumental upset against defending champions Crystal Palace in the previous round, an achievement widely regarded as one of the greatest shocks in FA Cup history.

Brentford will be looking to rain on Macclesfield’s parade when they face off on Monday night. Meanwhile, Wigan Athletic faces a stern test as they travel to face Arsenal. The Gunners, still on course for a potential quadruple, will be keen to join the ranks of Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Leeds United in the fifth-round draw.

When to Tune In for the FA Cup Fifth-Round Draw

Mark your calendars! The draw for the FA Cup fifth round is scheduled to take place on Monday, 16 February. It’s expected to occur just before the highly anticipated clash between Macclesfield and Brentford, which kicks off at 7:30 PM GMT. The broadcast is set to begin at 6:30 PM GMT, with the draw itself slated to commence around 6:35 PM GMT.

The All-Important FA Cup Draw Ball Numbers

Here’s who’s in the hat for the fifth-round draw:

Liverpool
Fulham
Sunderland
Southampton
Wrexham
Arsenal or Wigan Athletic
Chelsea
West Ham United
Mansfield Town
Norwich City
Port Vale or Bristol City
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Newcastle United
Manchester City
Macclesfield or Brentford
Leeds United

A Look Back at the FA Cup Fourth-Round Action

The fourth round delivered its fair share of drama and upsets. Here’s a recap of the fixtures and their results:

Friday, 13 February

Hull City 0-4 Chelsea
Wrexham 1-0 Ipswich Town

Saturday, 14 February

Burton Albion 0-1 West Ham (after extra time)
Burnley 1-2 Mansfield Town
Manchester City 2-0 Salford City
Norwich City 3-1 West Bromwich Albion
Port Vale v Bristol City – postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Southampton 2-1 Leicester City (after extra time)
Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle United
Liverpool 3-0 Brighton & Hove Albion

Sunday, 15 February

Birmingham City 1-1 Leeds United (Leeds United won 4-2 on penalties)
Grimsby Town 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Oxford United 0-1 Sunderland
Stoke City 1-2 Fulham

Live Broadcast Matches:

4:30 PM: Arsenal v Wigan Athletic – Broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+.
7:30 PM: Macclesfield v Brentford – Broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+.

How to Catch the FA Cup Draw Live

For those eager to witness the fifth-round draw unfold, you can tune in live on TNT Sports 1, discovery+, and the official TNT Sports YouTube channel. The draw will be conducted by footballing legends Joe Cole and Karen Carney, with Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist providing the commentary and presentation.

When to Expect the FA Cup Fifth-Round Ties

The intensity of the FA Cup continues as the fifth round is scheduled to be played around the weekend of Saturday, 7 March. The exact timing of the matches, from Friday to Monday, will be subject to television broadcasting selections.