When is FA Cup quarter-final draw? Date, start time and how to watch

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·6. März 2026

When is FA Cup quarter-final draw? Date, start time and how to watch

The FA Cup quarter-final draw could confirm some major clashes as the fifth-round of the competition takes place over the weekend.

Premier League leaders Arsenal and their title rivals Manchester City are still involved in all four competitions this season. Their Carabao Cup final at Wembley is coming up in a couple of weeks, but will Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola see their sides progress in the FA Cup as well?

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Crystal Palace defeated Man City in last year’s FA Cup final (Getty)

Arsenal will travel to League One side Mansfield Town on Saturday, before Manchester City go to a Newcastle United side who are also battling on multiple fronts under Eddie Howe this season - with the Magpies determined to win a first FA Cup since 1955.

Elsewhere, Liverpool face Wolves for the second time this week looking for revenge after their 2-1 defeat at Molineux in the Premier League, while Wrexham and their Hollywood owners will welcome Chelsea, having knocked out Nottingham Forest in the fifth round.

When is the FA Cup fifth-round draw?

The draw for the fifth round will likely take place on Monday 9 March, before the match between West Ham and Brentford. It is likely to be shown on TNT Sports during the build-up to the game.