Drama has been at every turn in this season’s FA Cup as the world’s oldest cup competition continues to deliver year on year.
We have already witnessed one of the all-time FA Cup shocks back in the third round as National League North outfit Macclesfield dumped out holders Crystal Palace, while the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have fallen by the wayside already.
The fourth round offers up more intrigue, minnows and giants colliding across the country, and an invaluable ticket to the fifth round is up for grabs.
All eyes will soon turn to the fifth round draw as the stakes are raised once more.
When Is the FA Cup Fifth Round Draw?
The draw for the FA Cup fifth round will be staged on Monday, Feb. 16 shortly before Macclesfield search for another scalp when they host in-form Brentford.
Brentford’s clash with the non-league outfit is not the final game of the fourth round, however, with Port Vale hosting Bristol City in early March after their weekend fixture was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
What Time Is the FA Cup Fifth Round Draw?
The draw will take place during the pre-match coverage of Macclesfield vs. Brentford and can be viewed on TNT Sports, the TNT Sports YouTube channel and discovery+ from approximately 6:35 p.m. GMT (1:35 p.m. ET, 10:35 a.m. PT).
Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist will host the draw, which will be made by Joe Cole and Karen Carney.
Ball Numbers for FA Cup Fifth Round Draw
FA Cup 2025–26 Round Dates
| Round | Main Date (Saturday) |
|---|---|
| First Round Proper | Nov. 1, 2025 |
| Second Round Proper | Dec. 6, 2025 |
| Third Round Proper | Jan. 10, 2026 |
| Fourth Round Proper | Feb. 14, 2026 |
| Fifth Round Proper | Mar. 7, 2026 |
| Quarter-final | Apr. 4, 2026 |
| Semi-final | Apr. 25, 2026 |
| Final | May. 16, 2026 |
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