FA CUP FIFTH ROUND DRAW REVEALED: PRESTON NORTH END VS BURNLEY AND MANCHESTER UNITED VS FULHAM AMONG TIES
The FA Cup fifth round draw has been revealed, and the matchups are sure to excite fans across the country. The draw took place on January 29, 2025, and the ties will be played across the weekend of March 1-2, 2025.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DRAW
The draw has thrown up some intriguing matchups, including an all-Championship clash between Preston North End and Burnley. Aston Villa will host Cardiff City, while Manchester United will face Fulham at Old Trafford.
Newcastle United will take on Brighton & Hove Albion in an all-Premier League tie, while Bournemouth will host Wolverhampton Wanderers. Manchester City, the current Premier League leaders, will face Plymouth Argyle, who shocked Liverpool in the previous round.
OTHER TIES
The other ties in the fifth round draw are:
- Doncaster Rovers or Crystal Palace vs Millwall
- Exeter City or Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town
When and Where to Watch
The FA Cup fifth round ties will be played across the weekend of March 1-2, 2025. Some ties may be played on different dates, and fans can check the official FA Cup website for the latest information.
The matches will be broadcast live on BBC Sport and ITV Sport, with some ties also available to stream online.
CONCLUSION
The FA Cup fifth round draw has thrown up some exciting matchups, and fans will be eagerly anticipating the ties. With some of the biggest teams in the country involved, the competition is sure to be fierce. Who will make it through to the quarterfinals? Only time will tell.
