FA Cup Fifth Round Set: Arsenal to Face Mansfield, Manchester City to Host Newcastle

The FA Cup fifth-round draw has paired Arsenal with League One side Mansfield Town, whereas Manchester City will host Newcastle United in a rematch of a recent League Cup semi-final. The ties will be played over the weekend of March 7–8, 2026.

Mansfield Town’s Historic Run

League One club Mansfield Town earned a glamour tie against 14-time FA Cup winners Arsenal after a stunning 2-1 victory over Premier League side Burnley in the fourth round. This is Mansfield’s first appearance in the fifth round since 1975. The Stags mounted a remarkable second-half comeback at Turf Moor to secure their place in the last 16.

Premier League Clashes

Manchester City will face Newcastle United in a repeat of their League Cup semi-final encounter. Pep Guardiola’s side will aim to replicate their League Cup success against Newcastle. Wolverhampton Wanderers will host Liverpool in another all-Premier League tie, while Fulham will entertain Southampton.

Championship Challenges

Championship promotion chasers Wrexham will welcome eight-time FA Cup winners Chelsea. Leeds United will host fellow second-tier side Norwich City. Sunderland face a second successive away trip, taking on either Port Vale or Bristol City, whose fourth-round tie was postponed until March 3 due to a waterlogged pitch. Brentford will travel to West Ham United completing the lineup.

FA Cup Fifth-Round Draw – Full List

• Port Vale or Bristol City v Sunderland
• Newcastle United v Manchester City
• Leeds United v Norwich City
• Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool
• West Ham United v Brentford
• Mansfield Town v Arsenal
• Wrexham v Chelsea
• Fulham v Southampton

The matches will be played across the weekend of March 7-8.