The highly anticipated draw for the FA Cup fifth round is scheduled for Monday, February 16, where the next opponents will be determined following Arsenal’s triumph over Wigan Athletic in the fourth round at the Emirates Stadium. Football fans can look forward to learning about the Gunners’ next challenge shortly before the kick-off of the match between Macclesfield and Brentford on the same evening.
The draw is set to commence at approximately 6:35 PM UK time and will be available for viewing on TNT Sports 1, discovery+, and the TNT Sports YouTube channel. As Arsenal progresses to the last 16 of the tournament, the team will enter the draw as ball number 6.
This year’s draw will be an open one, meaning Arsenal could meet any of the remaining contenders in the competition. The complete list of balls for the draw is as follows:
1. Liverpool
2. Fulham
3. Sunderland
4. Southampton
5. Wrexham
6. Arsenal
7. Chelsea
8. West Ham United
9. Mansfield Town
10. Norwich City
11. Port Vale or Bristol City
12. Wolverhampton Wanderers
13. Newcastle United
14. Manchester City
15. Macclesfield or Brentford
16. Leeds United
The exciting fixtures of the fifth round will be played over the weekend of March 7 and 8, while the final promises to be a grand affair at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, May 16. The upcoming matches highlight the thrilling journey of the FA Cup, where every match brings potential surprises and memorable moments in the world of football. Fans can anticipate another captivating round of play as the competition progresses.