What time is the FA Cup draw? Fifth round ball numbers, TV coverage and round dates
The FA Cup draw is coming up.
The line-up for the fifth round of the FA Cup is nearly set.
14 teams have confirmed their place in the draw for the next round of football's oldest club competition, with just two spots remaining. Non-league side Macclesfield aim to continue their Cinderella story tonight against Brentford, while Port Vale v Bristol City was rescheduled due to a waterlogged pitch.
Some big names, including holders Crystal Palace and 2024/25 winners Man Utd, have already been dumped out, and there are almost certainly more shocks to come as we edge toward Wembley.
Joe Cole and Karen Carney will be in charge of pulling out names for the draw, with Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist on hand to talk viewers through the process.
Radio Times brings you all the details for the FA Cup fifth round draw.
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What time is the FA Cup fifth round draw?
The FA Cup draw for the fifth round will take place on Monday 16 February 2026.
The draw will be made live before Monday night's clash between Macclesfield Town and Brentford, at approximately 6:35pm UK time.
You can watch the FA Cup draw live on TNT Sports via discovery+ on Amazon Prime Video and on the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
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
When are FA Cup fifth round matches?
Matches will be played around the weekend of Saturday 7 March 2026.
There will be eight matches in total, which are expected to be split across the Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Any rescheduled fourth round ties will need to be played ahead of that date.
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