EMIRATES FA CUP FIFTH ROUND DRAW: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Emirates FA Cup fifth round draw took place on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 7:10 PM GMT. The draw was broadcast live on BBC One’s ‘The One Show’ in the UK, and also streamed on the official Emirates FA Cup social media channels on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
HOSTS AND PRESENTERS
Kelly Somers hosted the draw, with former England and Arsenal players Alex Scott and Theo Walcott drawing the balls. The experienced duo brought their expertise and insights to the draw, adding to the excitement and anticipation.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
The draw included teams that progressed from the fourth round, with some notable ties including Manchester United vs. Leicester City, Leeds United vs. Millwall, and Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea. The teams were allocated ball numbers, which were drawn randomly to determine the fifth-round matches.
BALL NUMBERS
Here are the ball numbers for the participating teams:
- 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. AFC Bournemouth
- 12. Aston Villa
- 13. Burnley
- 14. Manchester City
- 15. Doncaster Rovers or Crystal Palace
- 16. Cardiff City
MATCH SCHEDULE
The fifth round matches are scheduled to take place around the weekend of March 1/2, 2025. This season saw significant changes in the FA Cup format, with all rounds now being played on weekends, including the fifth round, which had previously been midweek.
FORMAT CHANGES
This season’s FA Cup has undergone significant changes, with the introduction of a new format. The changes aim to strengthen the competition and provide more excitement for fans. One of the key changes is the elimination of replays from the first round proper, which is expected to add more unpredictability to the competition.
NOTABLE TIES FROM PREVIOUS ROUNDS
The FA Cup has already delivered some exciting matches, including Plymouth Argyle’s upset win over Liverpool in the fourth round. The competition’s unpredictability is part of its charm, and fans can expect more surprises in the remaining rounds.
CONCLUSION
The Emirates FA Cup fifth round draw has set the stage for an exciting next round of matches. With some of the biggest teams in English football competing, fans can expect thrilling encounters and unexpected surprises. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the competition unfolds.
