The draw for the next stage of the FA Cup has been completed, setting up a series of compelling fixtures where underdogs will host some of English football’s most prominent clubs.
The standout ties see League One side Mansfield Town, fresh from a memorable victory over Burnley, rewarded with a home match against Premier League leaders Arsenal. Meanwhile, Wrexham, backed by Hollywood ownership, will welcome Chelsea to their Racecourse Ground, ensuring another chapter in their remarkable cup journey.
The draw also produced a heavyweight Premier League encounter, with Newcastle United set to host Manchester City. This match offers Newcastle an immediate opportunity for redemption after being eliminated by City in the recent Carabao Cup semi-finals.
Other notable pairings include Wolverhampton Wanderers at home to Liverpool, Fulham facing Southampton, and Leeds United taking on Norwich City in a match that will see former Canaries manager Daniel Farke face his old club.
The full list of fifth-round fixtures is as follows:
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
Wrexham v Chelsea
West Ham United v Macclesfield or Brentford
The remaining fourth-round replay between Port Vale and Bristol City will determine who advances to face Sunderland. The winners of the ongoing tie between non-league Macclesfield and Brentford will earn a trip to face West Ham United.
Matches are scheduled to be played in late February and early March.
