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Bournemouth will host Leicester and Wolves will take on Brighton in the FA Cup fifth round

Ben Fleming
Sunday 28 January 2024 16:09 GMT
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Holders Manchester City will visit Luton Town in the fifth round of the FA Cup in an all-Premier League clash, while sixth-tier Maidstone United, the lowest-ranked team left in the competition, will travel to either Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry.

The fifth round will be played on or around 28 February, with the final set for May 25 at Wembley.

The draw was delayed until half-time of Liverpool’s home tie against Norwich City after Wolverhampton’s 2-0 win at West Bromwich Albion earlier was interrupted by crowd trouble.

Fifth round:

Blackburn/Wrexham v Newcastle

Chelsea/Aston Villa v Leeds/Plymouth

Bournemouth v Leicester

Liverpool/Norwich City v Watford/Southampton

Bristol City/Nottingham Forest v Newport County/Manchester United

Wolverhampton v Brighton & Hove Albion

Sheffield Wednesday/Coventry v Maidstone United

Luton Town v Manchester City

FA Cup fifth round draw

So here’s the draw in full. For National League South side Maidstone, it’s a trip to face Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City. Elsewhere, reigning FA Cup winners Man City face a trip to take on Luton at Kenilworth Road.

Blackburn Rovers or Wrexham vs Newcastle

Chelsea or Aston Villa vs Leeds United or Plymouth Argyle

Bournemouth vs Leicester City

Liverpool or Norwich vs Watford or Southampton

Bristol City or Nottingham Forest vs Newport County or Manchester United

Wolves vs Brighton

Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City vs Maidstone United

Luton Town vs Manchester City

Ben Fleming28 January 2024 15:30

FA Cup fifth round

Those fifth-round fixtures will be played on or around 28 February, with the final set for May 25 at Wembley.

Ben Fleming28 January 2024 15:56

Ties to watch

Blackburn Rovers or Wrexham vs Newcastle

Wrexham play their fourth-round tie against Blackburn on Monday but there could be an intriguing clash against Newcastle if the high-flying League Two side can upset their Championship opposition.

Ben Fleming28 January 2024 15:50

Ties to watch

Luton Town vs Manchester City

For defending champions Man City, there is a trip to Kenilworth Road to take on Premier League opposition in Luton Town. The two sides met earlier in the season, with City prevailing after a narrow 2-1 victory.

Ben Fleming28 January 2024 15:43

Ties to watch

Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City vs Maidstone United

For sixth-tier Maidstone, another Championship opponent awaits. Perhaps their fans would have wanted a Premier League opponent but they have been granted another chance for a memorable away day, regardless.

Ben Fleming28 January 2024 15:41

FA Cup fifth round draw

Luton Town vs Manchester City

Ben Fleming28 January 2024 15:27

FA Cup fifth round draw

Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City vs Maidstone United

Ben Fleming28 January 2024 15:26

FA Cup fifth round draw

Wolves vs Brighton

Ben Fleming28 January 2024 15:26

FA Cup fifth round draw

Bristol City or Nottingham Forest vs Newport County or Manchester United

Ben Fleming28 January 2024 15:25

FA Cup fifth round draw

Liverpool or Norwich vs Watford or Southampton

Ben Fleming28 January 2024 15:25

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