FA Cup Fifth Round Fixtures Scheduled
The FA Cup, a prestigious knockout football competition in England, is gearing up for its fifth round, which will take place from March 6 to March 9, 2026. This round features a total of eight matches, showcasing teams from various leagues, including some of the biggest names in English football.
On March 6, the action kicks off with a notable match between Mansfield Town and Arsenal at 12:15 PM. This match will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+. Following this, Fulham will face Southampton at 12:00 PM, also available on TNT Sports 2 and discovery+.
The evening of March 6 will see a highly anticipated clash between Wolves and Liverpool, scheduled for 8:00 PM. Fans can catch this match on TNT Sports 1, discovery+, BBC One, and iPlayer, ensuring widespread coverage for this exciting encounter.
March 7 will feature Wrexham taking on Chelsea at 5:45 PM, with the match available on TNT Sports 2, discovery+, BBC One, and iPlayer. This fixture promises to be a thrilling contest as Wrexham aims to challenge the Premier League giants.
On March 8, the fixtures continue with Newcastle United facing Manchester City at 8:00 PM, which will be shown on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+. This match is expected to draw significant attention, given both teams’ strong performances in recent seasons.
Additionally, Port Vale will meet Sunderland on March 8, while Leeds United will go head-to-head with Norwich City. Both matches will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+, providing fans with ample viewing options.
The final match of the fifth round will see West Ham United take on Brentford, also on March 8. Each club participating in this round will receive a £120,000 broadcast fee, alongside an additional £238,500 in prize money for the victors of these matches.
As the fifth round progresses, the anticipation builds for the quarter-final draw, which is set to take place on March 9, 2026. The outcome of these fixtures will significantly impact the teams involved, as they vie for a place in the next stage of this historic tournament.