FA Cup draw LIVE: Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool discover fifth-round fate

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·16. Februar 2026

FA Cup draw LIVE: Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool discover fifth-round fate

Lowest-ranked team still in hat for last 16

FA Cup draw LIVE

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FA Cup draw LIVE!

The fifth-round draw of the FA Cup takes place this evening, with 18 teams set to discover their fates for the round of 16. Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are among those in the hat, and are joined by the likes of Premier League rivals West Ham, Fulham, Newcastle, Sunderland, Wolves and Leeds.

Arsenal coasted past Wigan on Sunday with a 4-0 win at the Emirates Stadium to book their place in the draw, while Chelsea thrashed Hull City on Friday as Pedro Neto’s hat-trick sent Liam Rosenior’s side sailing through. Manchester City made hard work of League Two Salford City, emerging 2-0 victors against a team they had beaten 8-0 last season.

Among the remaining minnows, Macclesfield face Premier League Brentford this evening, looking to pull off another upset after stunning holders Crystal Palace in the last round. Mansfield Town shocked Burnley at Turf Moor over the weekend, while Port Vale, who are rock-bottom of League One, face Championship side Bristol City in a rearranged fixture in March. Follow the FA Cup fifth round draw live below!