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When is FA Cup draw? Date, start time, ball numbers, TV channel and live stream for fifth round
The 2025-26 FA Cup is in full swing, with the competition’s fourth round taking place this weekend.
Saturday brings two top-flight clashes, Aston Villa vs Newcastle and Liverpool vs Brighton, with Manchester City hosting Salford City and Burnley welcoming Mansfield Town among the earlier kick-offs.
Concluding the fourth round action, meanwhile, is Brentford’s visit to Macclesfield.
The Silkmen, members of the National League North and the lowest-ranked team remaining in this year’s cup, face top-flight opponents for the second successive round after they sensationally dumped out holders Crystal Palace in January.
When is the FA Cup fifth round draw?
The draw will be held ahead of the fourth-round meeting between Macclesfield FC and Brentford.
TNT Sports coverage of the game gets underway at 6.30pm GMT, ahead of a 7.30pm kick-off, with the draw scheduled to begin around 6.35pm.
Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist will host the draw, with Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole in charge of picking the balls.
Where to watch FA Cup fifth round draw
TV channel: In the UK, coverage of the draw is scheduled before Macclesfield FC vs Brentford, live on TNT Sports 1.
Live stream: You can also follow along online via the Discovery+ app and website with a subscription, as well as on the TNT Sports YouTube channel.
Live blog: Follow the FA Cup fifth draw as it happens on Monday evening with Standard Sport’s live blog.
FA Cup fifth round ball numbers
3. Oxford United or Sunderland
4. Southampton or Leicester
11. Port Vale or Bristol City
13. Aston Villa or Newcastle
15. Macclesfield or Brentford
FA Cup fourth round fixtures and results
Oxford United vs Sunderland
Port Vale vs Bristol City
Macclesfield FC vs Brentford
When will FA Cup fifth-round ties take place?
FA Cup fifth-round matches are scheduled to be held across the weekend of March 7/8, 2026.