When is the FA Cup fifth round draw?
There have been 16 ties this weekend, with Wrexham the only non-league team left in the Cup
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The FA Cup continued this weekend with the fourth round of the competition. The third round saw nine Premier League teams eliminated, with Aston Villa’s home defeat to Stevenage among the big upsets.
The action began on Friday night with Premier League leaders Arsenal narrowly losing 1-0 to title rivals Manchester City in a heavyweight clash.
National League leaders Wrexham - who are owned by Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney - are the only non-league side left after they drew 3-3 with Sheffield United in a thrilling match on Sunday.
Accrington Stanley couldn’t quite cause an upset when they faced Leeds United at Saturday lunchtime - as the Yorkshire side triumphed 3-1.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is the FA Cup fifth round draw?
The draw for the next round will take place on Monday 30 January from 7pm GMT. The draw will take place during the One Show on BBC One, and ahead of the clash between Derby and West Ham.
Are there replays in the fourth round?
Yes, if matches finish as a draw after 90 minutes, the tie will go to a replay. The replays will need to be staged before the fifth round, which will be held in midweek from Tuesday 28 February to Thursday 2 March, and are scheduled for 7-8 February.
What are the draw numbers?
- 1 Tottenham Hotspur
- 2 Southampton
- 3 Sheffield United
- 4 Ipswich Town or Burnley
- 5 Manchester United
- 6 Luton Town or Grimsby Town
- 7 Derby County or West Ham United
- 8 Stoke City
- 9 Blackburn Rovers or Birmingham City
- 10 Leicester City
- 11 Sheffield Wednesday or Fleetwood Town
- 12 Manchester City
- 13 Bristol City
- 14 Brighton & Hove Albion
- 15 Fulham or Sunderland
- 16 Leeds United
What matches were on TV this weekend?
Friday
Manchester City v Arsenal, 20:00 - live on ITV1, ITVX.
Saturday
Accrington Stanley v Leeds United, 12:30 - live on BBC One
Walsall v Leicester City, 12:30 - live on Red Button
Preston North End v Tottenham Hotspur, 18:00 - live on BBC One
Manchester United v Reading, 20:00 - live on ITV4
Sunday
Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool, 13:30 - live on ITV1
Wrexham v Sheffield United, 16:30 - live on BBC One
Monday
Derby County v West Ham United, 19:45 - live on ITV4
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