When is the FA Cup draw? TV channel and ball numbers as Man United and Man City learn opponents
Both Manchester United and Manchester City booked their place in the FA Cup fifth round over the weekend, but both sides had to come from behind to do so.
On Friday night, United needed a late winner from Harry Maguire to overcome Premier League strugglers Leicester City at Old Trafford. There was some controversy over the stoppage time goals, with replays showing Maguire in an offside position, but with no VAR in action in the fourth round, the goal stood with United booking their place.
City were in action in Saturday’s early kick-off as they faced League One side Leyton Orient. They were staring a shock in the face at half time, but goals from Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin De Bruyne turned the game around.
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Both sides are now waiting to discover who they will be playing in the fifth round of the competition. And the wait is almost over, here is everything you need to know about the fifth round and the draw itself.
When is the draw?
The fifth round draw takes place on Monday, February 10 at around 7.10pm. The draw will be conducted by Alex Scott and Theo Walcott with Kelly Somers presenting.
Where can I watch it?
The draw will be shown live on BBC One’s ‘The One Show’, which will also be available to watch via BBC iplayer. It will also be available to watch on the Emirates FA Cup social media channels, including X, Instagram and Facebook.
What are the ball numbers?
The ball numbers for the draw are as follows:
2. Millwall
3. Brighton & Hove Albion
4. Preston North End
5. Exeter City or Nottingham Forest
6. Ipswich Town
7. Blackburn Rovers or Wolverhampton Wanderers
8. Fulham
9. Newcastle United
10. Plymouth Argyle or Liverpool
11. AFC Bournemouth
12. Aston Villa or Tottenham Hotspur
13. Burnley
14. Manchester City
15. Doncaster Rovers or Crystal Palace
16. Cardiff City
When is the fifth round played?
The fifth round ties will take place on the weekend of March 1, 2025. Like the fourth round, the matches will be spread across the weekend, with the schedule of the fixtures confirmed a few days after the draw is made.
Will there be VAR?
Yes, unlike the fourth round ties, the Video Assistant Referee will be in used for all fifth round ties in the competition. It’s the first time the technology will be used in the tournament this season.
