FA Cup fifth round draw: Date and ball numbers
The fourth round of matches begins on Friday at Old Trafford, where Manchester United will...
The fourth round of matches begins on Friday at Old Trafford, where Manchester United will welcome Leicester City. Both teams are desperately seeking a much-needed victory to lift their spirits in what has been a challenging season for both sides.
Saturday's key ties see Manchester City head to Leyton Orient, Newcastle take on a high-flying Birmingham City while Chelsea take on Brighton at the Amex.
Sunday sees Liverpool head to Championship strugglers Plymouth as well as a potential debut for Marcus Rashford as Aston Villa host Tottenham Hotspur.
The fifth round will see the final 16 teams battle it out for a place in the last eight as the prestigious cup competition reaches its business end.
So when is the draw? How can you watch? And what are the ball numbers? Below, a look at everything you need to know...
When is the fifth round draw?The 2024/25 FA Cup fifth round draw will take place on Monday, February 10th at around 7.10pm GMT.
Get FourFourTwo NewsletterContact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Ties will be decided prior to the fourth-round clash between Doncaster Rovers and Crystal Palace, which kicks off at 7:45pm GMT.
Will the draw be televised?UK viewers can watch the draw live on BBC during the One show. The coverage starts at 7pm GMT and the draw is expected to start around 10 minutes later. Registered users can also stream the draw on BBC iPlayer.
Kelly Cates will be presenting and the draw will be made by former Arsenal duo Alex Scott and Theo Walcott.
Will there be replays in the fifth round?No. There are no replays this year's FA Cup. Drawn matches will be decided by a period of extra time and, if needed, penalties.
What are the ball numbers?Winners of this weekend's fourth-round ties will go into the hat for Sunday's draw, along with those teams involved in replays. Here are the ball numbers:
1. Manchester United or Leicester City
2. Leeds United or Millwall
3. Brighton & Hove Albion or Chelsea
4. Preston North End or Wycombe Wanderers
5. Exeter City or Nottingham Forest
6. Coventry City or Ipswich Town
7. Blackburn Rovers or Wolverhampton Wanderers
8. Wigan Athletic or Fulham
9. Birmingham City or Newcastle United
10. Plymouth Argyle or Liverpool
11. Everton or AFC Bournemouth
12. Aston Villa or Tottenham Hotspur
13. Southampton or Burnley
14. Leyton Orient or Manchester City
15. Doncaster Rovers or Crystal Palace
16. Stoke City or Cardiff City
When will the fifth round take place?Fifth-round ties will be played across the weekend of Saturday, March 1. Quarter finals across the weekend of Saturday, 29 March, Semi Finals across the weekend of Saturday 26, April with the final played on Saturday 17 May 2025.
