The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup has been conducted for the 2025–26 campaign, with eight fixtures set to take place over the weekend of March 7–8, 2026.
The ceremony was held prior to Monday night’s clash between Macclesfield FC and Brentford FC, and was carried out by former England internationals Joe Cole and Karen Carney.
Clubs that progress from this stage will secure a place in the quarter-finals, with each winning side set to earn £238,500 from the competition’s prize fund for the 2025–26 season.
The detailed fixture schedule for the fifth round will be announced in due course after consultations with participating clubs, broadcast partners, and relevant local authorities.
Full fixtures
Fulham v Southampton
Port Vale or Bristol City v Sunderland
Newcastle United v Manchester City
Leeds United v Norwich City
Mansfield Town v Arsenal
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool
7m Wrexham v Chelsea
West Ham United v Macclesfield or Brentford
