When is the FA Cup fifth round draw? Start time, ball numbers and how to watch

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When is the FA Cup fifth round draw? Start time, ball numbers and how to watch

The FA Cup returned this weekend as fans were treated to 16 fourth-round fixtures, with plenty of potential for a giant-killing as Premier League sides face lower-tier opposition.

The weekend began early as Manchester United defeated Leicester City on Friday night, before plenty of action on Saturday as Manchester City survived a scare against Leyton Orient, Birmingham were denied a big win by Newcastle and Brighton dumped out Chelsea in one of three all-Premier League ties.

Top-flight leaders Liverpool suffered a stunning defeat against Plymouth on Sunday, with their quadruple hopes dashed in unexpected fashion, while Aston Villa knocked out Tottenham. The fourth round wraps up on Tuesday night (11 February) as League One side Exeter City face high flying Nottingham Forest

The FA Cup draw for the next round will be made ahead of then, however, with all fifth round ties to be played across the weekend of 1 March.

Here’s everything you need to know:

When is the FA Cup draw?

The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup will take place tonight, Monday, 10 February at 7.10pm.

How can I watch the FA Cup draw?

The draw will be broadcast live on BBC One. Subscribers can also watch online via BBC iPlayer.

FA Cup draw ball numbers

1. Manchester United

2. Millwall

3. Brighton & Hove Albion

4. Preston North End

5. Exeter City or Nottingham Forest

6. Ipswich Town

7. Wolverhampton Wanderers

8. Fulham

9. Newcastle United

10. Plymouth Argyle

11. Bournemouth

12. Aston Villa

13. Burnley

14. Manchester City

15. Doncaster Rovers or Crystal Palace

16. Cardiff City

When will the fifth round ties take place?

The fifth round will be played across the weekend of 1 and 2 March. However, judging by the fourth round, ties could by spread across multiple days and take place from as early as Friday 28 February through until Monday 3 March.

Source: independent.co.uk

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