The FA Cup fifth-round draw took place on Monday, February 16, 2026, setting up several notable ties. League One club Mansfield Town earned a home fixture against 14-time winners Arsenal. Mansfield secured their place in the fifth round for the first time since 1975 after a 2-1 victory over Premier League side Burnley in the previous round. This will mark only the second-ever meeting between Mansfield and Arsenal.
Elsewhere, Newcastle United will host Manchester City in an all-Premier League clash, a repeat of a recent League Cup semi-final. Championship side Wrexham will welcome Chelsea, while Wolverhampton Wanderers face Liverpool. Leeds United will play Norwich City, and Fulham will host Southampton. West Ham United awaits the winner of the Macclesfield versus Brentford tie. The fifth-round matches are scheduled for the weekend of March 7-8, 2026.
