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·16 February 2026
FA Cup draw LIVE: Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool discover fifth-round fate

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·16 February 2026

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 has taken place, with 18 teams discovering their fates for the round of 16. Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool were among those in the hat, and were 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, and they will travel to League One Mansfield, who earned their place in the hat with a stunning 2-1 win at Premier League Burnley. Chelsea thrashed Hull City on Friday as Pedro Neto’s hat-trick sent Liam Rosenior’s side sailing through, and the Blues are rewarded with a trip to Wrexham. Manchester City made hard work of League Two Salford City, and they travel to Newcastle in the last 16.
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. Should they beat the Bees at Moss Rose on Monday, they will travel to West Ham.









































