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When is the FA Cup fifth round draw? Start time, ball numbers and talkSPORT coverage

EntertainmentSportsWhen is the FA Cup fifth round draw? Start time, ball numbers and talkSPORT coverage

The FA Cup fourth round takes centre-stage this weekend with the 32 remaining teams now able to start dreaming of a trip to Wembley.

Holders Manchester United welcomes former interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy and his Leicester City side to Old Trafford on Friday.

Man United kept up their defence of the trophy by beating Arsenal on penalties
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The Red Devils have already eliminated Premier League opposition in Arsenal and now have to overcome Van Nistelrooy, who won this competition as a United player in 2004.

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Elsewhere, three other all-Premier League ties will take place, which will mean at least four top-flight clubs won’t be reaching the last-16.

The fifth round puts every remaining side within two wins of booking a place in the Wembley semi-final.

FA Cup draw: Date and how to follow

The draw for the fifth round will take place on Monday, February 10.

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The ball picking is expected to start at around 7:10pm ahead of Doncaster Rovers v Crystal Palace which is live on talkSPORT 2 at 7:45pm.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

It will also be shown on the official Emirates FA Cup social media channels.

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The fifth-round fixtures will be played around the weekend of March 1/2.

The FA Cup fourth round takes place this weekend
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FA Cup fourth-round draw

The ball numbers for the fifth-round will be confirmed in due course.

The fourth-round ties are as follows…

Friday, February 7

  • Manchester United v Leicester, 20:00 – LIVE on talkSPORT, ITV 1

Saturday, February 8

  • Leeds United v Millwall, 12:15 – LIVE on talkSPORT 2
  • Leyton Orient v Manchester City, 12:15 – LIVE on talkSPORT, BBC One
  • Preston North End v Wycombe Wanderers, 15:00
  • Coventry City v Ipswich Town, 15:00
  • Wigan Athletic v Fulham, 15:00
  • Everton v Bournemouth, 15:00 – LIVE on talkSPORT 2
  • Southampton v Burnley, 15:00
  • Stoke City v Cardiff City, 15:00
  • Birmingham City v Newcastle United, 17:45 – LIVE on talkSPORT, BBC One
  • Brighton v Chelsea, 20:00 – LIVE on talkSPORT, ITV 4

Sunday, February 9

  • Blackburn Rovers v Wolves, 12:30 – LIVE on talkSPORT, BBC
  • Plymouth Argyle v Liverpool, 15:00 – LIVE on talkSPORT, ITV 1
  • Aston Villa v Tottenham, 17:35 – LIVE on talkSPORT, BBC One

Monday, February 10

  • Doncaster Rovers v Crystal Palace. 19:45 – LIVE on talkSPORT 2, BBC

Tuesday, February 11

  • Exeter City v Nottingham Forest, 20:00 – LIVE on talkSPORT 2, ITV 1

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