FA Cup Fifth Round Draw: When and Where
The buzz surrounding the FA Cup intensifies as the fifth-round draw is scheduled for 10 February 2025. Direct from BBC One’s ‘The One Show,’ the draw kicks off at approximately 7:10pm GMT. Football fans can join host Kelly Somers alongside former stars Alex Scott and Theo Walcott as they reveal the matchups. Besides TV, the draw's live stream on the Emirates FA Cup’s social media platforms—X, Instagram, and Facebook—ensures everyone can tune in.
Awaiting the Fifth Round: Teams and Key Matches
The anticipation doesn’t stop at the draw; it extends to the exciting fixtures awaiting us. Taking place on the weekend of 1-2 March 2025, the fifth round showcases 16 competitive teams vying for glory. Some fourth-round matches are sure to set the tone for what's to come. Manchester United facing off against Leicester City on Friday, 7 February promises a captivating duel. The fixture list continues to thrill with Leeds United going head-to-head with Millwall on Saturday, 8 February, while Leyton Orient challenges the might of Manchester City on the same day. Meanwhile, Exeter City’s clash with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, 11 February adds to the drama.
The teams hoping to make their mark in the fifth round cover a spectrum of legendary clubs and giant-slayers. Here’s how the numbered slots line up for those advancing from the fourth round:
- 1. Manchester United or Leicester City
- 2. Leeds United or Millwall
- 3. Brighton & Hove Albion or Chelsea
- 4. Preston North End or Wycombe Wanderers
- 5. Exeter City or Nottingham Forest
- 6. Coventry City or Ipswich Town
- 7. Blackburn Rovers or Wolverhampton Wanderers
- 8. Wigan Athletic or Fulham
- 9. Birmingham City or Newcastle United
- 10. Plymouth Argyle or Liverpool
- 11. Everton or AFC Bournemouth
- 12. Aston Villa or Tottenham Hotspur
- 13. Southampton or Burnley
- 14. Leyton Orient or Manchester City
- 15. Doncaster Rovers or Crystal Palace
- 16. Stoke City or Cardiff City
With thrilling matches lined up, the fifth-round winners will move on to the quarter-finals on 29 March, followed by the semi-finals on 26 April, culminating in an electrifying final on 17 May. The road to Wembley is getting more intense, with every team eager to lift the prestigious trophy.
