Newcastle United are hoping to be in the hat for the fifth round of this season's FA Cup
Newcastle United are looking for a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup
Newcastle United are looking for a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup
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Newcastle United are still competing on three fronts as we approach the final three months of the season, although face a tough challenge at Aston Villa tonight.
The FA Cup is the one competition where United have seen little success under Eddie Howe, but they will be need to be at their best to overcome Unai Emery's side.
A place in the fifth round is up for grabs, although both sides have European ambitions, with United heading to Azerbaijan for the first leg of their Champions League play-off after today's game.
A total of 16 teams will be in the hat for the fifth round draw come Monday night - here's all your need to know.
When is the FA Cup fifth-round draw?
The draw will take place on Monday, February 17, ahead of the final fifth-round tie between Macclesfield and Brentford. It is expected to get under way at around 6.40pm.
How to watch FA Cup fifth-round draw?
The draw will be shown live on TNT Sports, ahead of their coverage of the Macclesfield vs Brentford game, with Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist officiating and the draw made by Joe Cole and Karen Carney.
When are the FA Cup fifth-round ties played?
Games will be played on the weekend of Saturday, March 7, 2026
FA Cup fifth draw ball numbers
These are yet to be confirmed, but are thought to be as follows.
1. Liverpool or Brighton & Hove Albion
2. Stoke City or Fulham
4. Southampton or Leicester City
5. Wrexham
6. Arsenal or Wigan Athletic
7. Chelsea
8. Burton Albion or West Ham United
9. Burnley or Mansfield Town
10. Norwich City or West Bromwich Albion
11. Port Vale or Bristol City
12. Grimsby Town or Wolverhampton Wanderers
14. Manchester City or Salford City
15. Macclesfield or Brentford
16. Birmingham City or Leeds United
FA Cup fourth-round fixtures and results
Friday, February 13
Wrexham 1-0 Ipswich
Hull 0-4 Chelsea
Saturday, February 14, 3pm unless stated
Burton vs West Ham (12.15pm)
Southampton vs Leicester,
Burnley vs Mansfield
Norwich vs West Brom
Port Vale vs Bristol City
Manchester City vs Salford City
Aston Villa vs Newcastle (5.45pm)
Liverpool vs Brighton (8pm)
Sunday, February 15
Birmingham vs Leeds (12pm)
Grimsby vs Wolves (1.30pm)
Stoke vs Fulham (2pm)
Oxford vs Sunderland (2pm)
Arsenal vs Wigan (4.30pm)
Monday, February 16
Macclesfield vs Brentford (7.30pm).
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