Southampton have been drawn away at Fulham in the fifth round.
The Saints' reward for their dogged and determined victory over Leicester City on Saturday is a trip to Craven Cottage to face Fulham.
To Craven Cottage in the cup 🏆 pic.twitter.com/iXbOP0AmuS
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) February 16, 2026
Fulham reached the final in 1975, the year before Southampton won the trophy. In that final, Fulham were beaten 2-0 by West Ham United. That remains their only FA Cup final appearance.
The Cottagers have reached the semi-finals on a few other occasions, most recently in the 2001-02 season. So while they have a long history and strong cup memories, the FA Cup is one honour that has eluded them so far.
Southampton fans have fond memories of their most recent visit to Craven Cottage in the FA Cup third-round in February 2017. The Saints eased the pressure on Mauricio Pellegrino, whose side was struggling in 17th place in the Premier League, with a deserved 1-0 win courtesy of a James Ward-Prowse goal.
Fifth round ties will be played on the weekend of Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of March.