The FA Youth Cup fifth round draw has been announced for the 2025-26 season, featuring eight exciting ties. Matches are set to occur by Saturday, February 21, 2026. Currently, the fourth round is ongoing, with various matches already completed and others scheduled for completion this month.
Key Competition Details
In this stage of the FA Youth Cup, if a match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, teams will play extra time. If scores remain level, a penalty shootout will determine the winner.
Eligibility Requirements
The age eligibility for players varies depending on the league. For ties featuring only Premier League and EFL clubs, players must be born on or after September 1, 2007. For matches with teams from the National League System, players should be born between September 1, 2007, and September 1, 2010.
Match Fixtures
- Chelsea vs. Manchester City or Arsenal
- Sunderland vs. Queens Park Rangers or Brighton & Hove Albion or West Bromwich Albion
- Stevenage vs. Newcastle United or Crystal Palace
- Oxford United or Colchester United vs. Manchester United or Derby County
- Norwich City or Burnley vs. Charlton Athletic
- Leeds United or Swansea City vs. Coventry City or Blackburn Rovers
- Fleetwood Town or Aston Villa vs. Southend United or Wrexham
- Everton or West Ham United vs. Ipswich Town
All eyes will be on these thrilling match-ups as teams vie for advancement in the prestigious tournament.
